Evergreen Trail Runs · Mission Ridge Ski Area
Are you gonna get gulched?!
Devil's Gulch is a race that will push the boundaries of what you thought possible. With three distances: a half-marathon, 50 Miler, and 100 Miler, you can choose you're level of intensity.
This course is located in the hot, beautiful Ponderosa pine forests of the eastern Cascades. You'll get unending views of the entirety of the Cascades, from the Enchantment Plateau, to the iconic Volcanoes. As you leave the high ridgelines you'll trade views for unique geology with wicked gulches and huge rock hoodoos! The course boasts a little bit of everything, from rocky, steep, technical single track to smooth, flowing trails where you can fly through the forest. The views are hard to beat and will provide some respite from this tough course. While this isn't a course for the faint of heart, the generous cutoffs allow you to run your own race at your own pace.
With lots of vert and hot temperatures, the 100 Miler is an extremely challenging event. The 50 Miler is also challenging, just a half portion of crazy. For those who have a more balanced relationship with running, we've got the half-marathon too. The Half course gets all the views with only a fraction of the pain.
We’ll see you back at Mission Ridge after 13.1, 50, or 100 miles for a delicious meal and drinks, thanks to the Mission Ridge Ski and Snowboard Resort.
Want to race but can’t afford the entry fee? The Trail Mix Fund can help.
Every distance starts with a climb through the forest from the base of Mission Ridge. The longer courses push on to Mission Peak and Tronson Ridge, where the views and the geology are at their best.
The Half course gets all the views with only a fraction of the pain. At the first break in the grade, the Half Marathon course will begin a fun descent down to meet the Mission Creek Trail and head back to the finish line at the ski area. 2,500′ of gain.
The 50 Miler is also challenging, just a half portion of crazy. The 50-Mile continues down Tronson Ridge where the 100-Mile course diverges at the Mt Lillian Aid Station, climbs over Red Hill to Sand Creek, and from the Mission Creek Aid Station begins the smooth but steady climb (complete with many creek crossings to cool off and enjoy) back to the Mission Ridge base area. 11,000′ of gain.
With lots of vert and hot temperatures, the 100 Miler is an extremely challenging event. It adds a technical 8-mile lollipop in an old burn towards Blewett Pass, and, past Mission Creek, Number 2 Canyon, the summit of Horse Lake Mountain, Peavine Canyon and the fast, flowing descent down Devil's Gulch. 20,000′ of gain. 100 Miler participants must have run at least a 50 Miler previously. Pacers are allowed for the 100 Miler.
As part of our Woodland Speeders program, we offer free kid’s races at all of our events. Parents are welcome to run with their kiddos. You can register your child during the registration process for your own race, or sign them up later. Distances vary and are approximate, but we aim for about 1K in distance. See the schedule for start time.
The course at Devil’s Gulch will be approximately 3/4 mile long and a little more uphill than our other races, with about 200′ of gain.
Online registration will close the Wednesday before the race at noon.
In the event that Devil's Gulch is cancelled due to extreme weather or fire, all participants will be issued a full refund.
| Price from | Half Marathon | 50 Miler | 100 Miler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now | $93 | $206 | $448 |
| April 1, 2027 | $113 | $242 | $469 |
| June 1, 2027 | $124 | $263 | $489 |
| July 1, 2027 | $135 | $280 | $500 |
Kids races are free. Taxes and fees are added at checkout.
Participants 22 and under or 65 and over can receive a discount of 15% on their registration fee. Youth discount form Request it with the discount form.
No. Almost all race costs are paid before race day and cannot be recovered, so entries are non-refundable. The one exception is the optional Refund Guarantee, below.
If you can't run, you have three options, each of which must be requested by 6:00pm the day before the race: transfer to another Evergreen Trail Runs event in the same year, defer to the same race next year, or give your bib to another runner. An entry can be deferred or transferred only once, and free entries that have been deferred or transferred are not eligible for a voucher. Cancelled or postponed races are not eligible for refunds.
Optional refund protection you can buy through Ultrasignup when you register. It is run entirely by Ultrasignup. With it, you can cancel up to 24 hours before the first start of the day (not your own distance's start) and receive an 80% refund from Ultrasignup, using the email they send you after registration.
Yes, until 6:00pm the day before the race. In your Ultrasignup account, choose race credit: you receive a credit worth 95% of your registration fee, good for any Evergreen Trail Runs race with open registration. If the new race costs less, the difference is not refunded. Transfers between Evergreen Trail Runs and Orca Running races are not possible, and an entry can be transferred only once.
Yes, until 6:00pm the day before the race, through your Ultrasignup account. The deferral fee is 5% of the registration fee. Once deferred, it is up to you to re-register for next year's race; if you have not applied the deferral by the time registration closes or the race sells out, it is void. An entry can be deferred only once.
Yes. Before registration closes, change it in your Ultrasignup account; after that, in person at packet pickup. Moving to a longer distance costs the difference in entry fee; moving to a shorter one is free but the difference is not refunded.
Please tell us before you switch. Running a different distance than the one you are registered for scrambles the results and delays the awards.
Yes. Bib transfers to another runner for the same race can be done online until registration closes, and after that in person at packet pickup or on race morning.
You can defer to the following year at no cost, or receive a refund. Contact us with proof of pregnancy before the normal deferral deadline.
Parents can ask for an exception by emailing info@evergreentrailruns.com at least five days before race day with a short note on the child's trail running experience.
Yes: runners 22 and under or 65 and over get 15% off the registration fee. Use the discount form linked on this page.
Overall winners are scored by gun time (clock time): the first three runners of each gender across the finish line, regardless of when they crossed the start. If the race starts in waves and you think you might place, start in the first wave, near the front, and answer the estimated-finish-time question at registration honestly.
No timing system is perfect. Wear your bib visibly on the front of your outermost layer. In some cases we can issue a gun time but not a chip time. Personal GPS data can help us investigate a result but is never the sole basis for an official one. Awards are collected at the race; we do not mail them.
Yes, since 2023. When you register you can choose male, female, non-binary, or prefer not to say. There are overall awards for the top three non-binary runners in every race, collected at the Evergreen tent. Choose prefer not to say if you would rather not be eligible for overall awards.
We only cancel when the safety risk is real: extreme heat or cold, hazardous air, unexpected trail closures, dangerous animals on the course, and the like. Whenever possible we postpone rather than cancel. If a race is postponed and you cannot make the new date, you can defer to next year for free, or transfer to another Evergreen Trail Runs event that year for a reduced fee of $5. Cancelled or postponed races are not eligible for refunds. We will do our best to reach every registered runner as early as we can.
Dogs are welcome at the start and finish area, but not on the course.
The full race policies are the final word on all of this.
Where: Mission Ridge Ski Area
There is plenty of parking at the ski area.
No Discover Pass is required.
All distances will start with a climb up through the forest from the base area of the Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort. At the first break in the grade, the Half Marathon course will begin a fun descent down to meet the Mission Creek Trail and head back to the finish line at the ski area. The 50-Mile and 100-Mile runners will continue climbing up towards Mission Peak. After a quick summit of Mission Peak, you’ll head back down the way you came and off towards Mt. Lillian along Tronson Ridge. Here is where the views and the geology are the most magnificent!
The 100-Mile and 50-Mile courses begin to diverge at the Mt Lillian Aid Station. The 50-Mile will continue down Tronson Ridge, while the 100-Milers will descend towards Blewett Pass for a technical 8-mile lollipop in an old burn. It will feel extremely remote and technical but also features beautiful meadows and wildflowers. The loop will bring you back to the Mt Lillian Aid Station, where the 100-Mile course rejoins the 50-Mile on Tronson Ridge. After the Tronson Aid Station, both distances climb up and over Red Hill before descending rolling trails to the Sand Creek Aid Station. The course then brings you over 5 miles of undulating terrain to the Mission Creek Aid Station (water only for 50M (mile 37) & 100M (mile 47), full aid for 100M at mile 88)
From Mission Creek Aid Station, the 50-Mile and 100-Mile part ways. The 50-Mile begins the smooth but steady climb (complete with many creek crossings to cool off and enjoy) back to the Mission Ridge base area. While the 100-Mile runners head over into Number 2 Canyon. At Number 2 Canyon Aid, 100-Mile runners can join their pacers for the first time, yay! You’ll then climb up a beautifully graded single track to the summit of Horse Lake Mountain. If you’re keeping a 17-20min/mile pace, you just might catch the beautiful sunset over the Enchantment Plateau at the summit! You’ll then enjoy a lovely, flowing ridgeline descent back to the Number 2 Canyon Aid Station.
With this lollipop completed, the course returns to Peavine Canyon, where you’ll climb back up and over towards the Devil’s Spur Aid Station. After cresting the ridge, a dusty, switch backing decent provides some nice rock hoodoo views before another grueling climb brings you to the Devil’s Spur Aid Station. From the aid station you’ll begin an incredible fast, flowing decent down Devil’s Gulch and back to the Mission Creek Aid Station. Prepare to get wet feet as you will cross Mission Creek multiple times. After waving goodbye to the aid station, the course begins the final climb back up the Peavine Trail. This is the only section of trail you will repeat on the course, so if you missed the Hoodoos in the dark, you’ll get another shot for some cool geology. After finishing the climb and passing by the Devil’s Spur Aid Station again, you’ll enjoy some flat and descending trails back to Mission Ridge and some well-earned post-race food and beverages!
This is not a course to underestimate! While the views are spectacular and the geology fascinating, be prepared for long, steep climbs and descents on technical and rocky trails. There are also some very pleasant portions of this course like the nicely graded climb up the Mission Creek trail.
Please note that distances and elevations noted below and on maps below are approximate and are derived from online mapping programs. Your recorded distance and elevation gain on race day may vary.
Bring a camp chair and consider this a fireside chat without the fire (cause, ya know, it’s July in the Eastern Cascades). We’ll cover important topics about the course, mandatory gear, critical decision points in the event, and answer all your burning questions.
While no one likes a meeting, we’ll try to keep this lively and fun while covering the more serious topics of the event. Bring snacks, beverage of choice, and your drop bags! Bonus, you’ll get a little bit extra sleep in the morning.
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START THE EVENT IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THIS MEETING. After the meeting, you’ll pick up your bib, check mandatory gear, and distribute your drop bags.
Requirements: 100 Miler participants must have run at least a 50 Miler previously.
Please consult the Runner's Manual for full details.
Please consult the Runner's Manual for full details.
| Friday, 3:00-6:00pm | Half-Marathon ONLY packet pickup at Performance Footwear in Wenatchee |
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| Friday, 5:00-6:00pm | MANDATORY pre-race meeting and packet pickup for the 50 & 100 Miler at Mission Ridge - bring your drop bags! After the meeting, you'll pick up your bib, check mandatory gear, and distribute your drop bags. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START THE EVENT IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THIS MEETING. |
| Race morning, 6:30-7:45am | Half-Marathon packet pick-up |
| 15 minutes before the Half-Marathon start | Half-marathon pre-race brief |
| 5:00am | 100 miler |
| 6:00am | 50 miler |
| 8:00am | Half-marathon (Pre-race brief 15min before race start) |
| 8:30am | Kid’s Race (approximately) |
| Friday, July 9th, 2027, from 5-6pm | Mission Ridge — 50/100-mile packet pickup and MANDATORY pre-race meeting |
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There will be aid stations throughout the course with volunteers to help, food to eat and hydration to refuel. And of course, there will be an assortment of yummy food and treats waiting for you at the finish line.
Aid Station Locations
100 mile
Mile 3: Beehive
Mile 15: Mt. Lillian
Mile 25: Mt. Lillian
Mile 31: Tronson
Mile 42: Sand Creek Aid
Mile 47: Mission Creek: Water Only
Mile 51: Water Only
Mile 53: Number 2
Mile 65: Number 2
Mile 67: Water Only
Mile 76: Devil’s Spur
Mile 88: Mission Creek
Mile 101: Devil’s Spur
50-Mile
Mile 3: Beehive
Mile 15: Mt. Lillian
Mile 21: Tronson
Mile 32: Sand Creek
Mile 37: Mission Creek: Water Only
Mile 49: Devil’s Spur
Half Marathon
Mile 3: Beehive
Mile 9: Devil’s Spur
To reduce waste, all Evergreen Trail Events are CUPLESS! All runners MUST carry with them a refillable container that they can run with.
Saturday
3:00pm: Half-Marathon Course Close
8:00pm: Sand Creek Aid; Mile 32 (50M), Mile 42 (100M)
Sunday
12:30am: Number 2 Canyon Aid; Mile 53
5:00am: Number 2 Canyon Aid; Mile 65
9:00am: Devil’s Spur Aid; Mile 73
1:30pm: Mission Creek Aid; Mile 85
8:00pm: Course Close for 100 & 50 Miler
At the mandatory pre-race meeting you'll pick up your bib, check mandatory gear, and distribute your drop bags — bring your drop bags!
100 Miler required gear: a headlamp (with extra batteries), 2L worth of water-carrying vessels, a filter flask (for emergencies), cold-weather gear, and have the course GPS downloaded onto a phone or watch.
50 Miler required gear: a headlamp, 2L worth of water-carrying vessels, a filter flask (for emergencies), and have the course GPS downloaded onto a phone or watch.
*We recommend at least 3L of water carrying capacity. Trust us, you’ll want it!
Every finisher at an Evergreen Trail Run event receives a piece of handmade finisher swag! We make our awards using solar power in Anacortes, Washington.
Mission Ridge will have hot food for all runners. As the French say, hunger makes the best sauce.
And when the food is delicious to start, it’s even better. (The French don’t say that last part though TBH.)
Swag: 100-Mile finishers will receive their commemorative belt buckle. All Half and 50-Mile finishers will get a handcrafted finisher’s award.
Belt Buckle for all 100 Miler Finishers
Race t-shirt for 100 Miler, 50 Miler and Half participants.
There are awards for the top 3 finishers in all gender categories.
Camping is a great option if you want to stay close to the start/finish- it is available for $30/night and is booked directly with Mission Ridge. The fee is per vehicle, so it pays to carpool!! Camping Registration Link
Camping is available Friday, July 10th through Monday, July 13th.
It’s camping in a parking lot, so it’s ideal if you’ve got a vehicle you can sleep in.
Please note that while you can defer your entry to Devil’s Gulch as per our usual policies, you cannot transfer your entry from Devil’s Gulch to any other Evergreen Trail Runs event or vice versa. Also, as usual, refunds are not issued in any circumstance.
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Each link opens the full results on the timing site.
| Year | 100 Miler | 50 Miler | 1/2 Marathon | kids race |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100 Miler | 50 Miler | 1/2 Marathon | kids race |
| 2025 | 100 Miler | 50 Miler | 1/2 Marathon | kids race |
| 2024 | 100 Miler | 50 Miler | 1/2 Marathon | kids race |
| 2023 | 100 Miler | 50 Miler | 1/2 Marathon | kids race |
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