Volcanic 50
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Volcanic 50
Volcanic is a trail race on Mt. St. Helens in Washington state that offers two distances and a remote mountain setting. The longer course follows the single-track Loowit Trail around the volcano, including large boulder fields, river crossings, blast zone terrain, steep drainages with some rope assists, and dense forest. The longer route covers about 32 miles and totals approximately 7,400 feet of elevation gain and loss. The shorter route includes many of the same volcanic features with about 3,300 feet of gain and loss.
- 50K around the mountain on the Loowit Trail with about 7,400 ft gain and loss
- 25K partial circuit featuring boulder fields and volcanic views with 3,300 ft gain and loss
Both distances start and finish at Marble Mountain Sno Park. The event site is remote; plan for travel times of about two hours from Portland and four hours from Seattle. Parking is available in upper and lower lots only; there is no space for motor homes or trailers and no road parking. Car camping is allowed the night before the race on pavement in front of or behind vehicles. There is no running water at the sno park, and a NW Forest Pass is not required.
Registration fees vary by date and tier. For safety, the 50K requires prior completion of a 50K trail race or the Volcanic 25K. There are no transfers or refunds; cancellations more than 30 days before the race receive a 50 percent credit. Finishers receive a Volcanic pint glass and post-race food and beverages are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
