50 Mile
The 50-mile route starts with a 7-mile, flat warm-up on Chiwawa River Road before passing Rock Creek Aid Station and beginning the long climb out of the river valley.
The race
October is such a magical time in the Eastern Cascades that we couldn't resist offering a new event!
This course has a bit of it all: smooth single track, incredible views, steep climbs, and technical sections. Oh, and did we mention it's Larch Season over here? The course will top out over 7000ft at its highest point. This high-elevation course will offer views east into the Entiat River Valley and west towards the glaciated slopes of Clark Mountain and Dakobed (Glacier Peak). With gilded larches to frame the trails, this certainly won't be a race to miss.
- 50k and 50 Miler
- This is a remote course with steep and technical sections of trail.
Want to race but can’t afford the entry fee? The Trail Mix Fund can help.
The course
Don't underestimate this one: long technical sections and steep climbs, smooth singletrack along the Mad River, and golden larches on high ridgelines.
Distances
50K
The 50k starts a climb up the Minnow creek trail towards Minnow Aid Station. This undulating trail will gradually climb up Minnow Ridge on the slopes above Chikamin Creek.
Woodland Speeders Kid's Race
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 Mad Meadows will be approximately 1 miles with minimal elevation gain.
Interactive course maps
Registration
Prices
| Price from | 50 Mile | 50K |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | $189 | $131 |
| July 1, 2027 | $208 | $144 |
| September 1, 2027 | $218 | $154 |
| October 1, 2027 | $232 | $164 |
Taxes and fees are added at checkout.
Youth and senior discount
Participants 22 and under or 65 and over can receive a discount of 15% on their registration fee. Request it with the discount form.
Registration FAQ
Can I get a refund?
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.
What is the Refund Guarantee?
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.
Can I transfer to a different Evergreen race?
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.
Can I defer to next year?
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.
Can I switch to a different distance?
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.
Can I give my bib to someone else?
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.
What if I become pregnant after registering?
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.
How old do you have to be?
- 5K and 5 mile: 12 and older may run independently, at their parent or guardian's discretion. Ages 8 to 12 may run if accompanied the whole way by an adult guardian who is also registered for the race. Under 8 may not run.
- 10K and 12 mile: 16 and older may run independently. Ages 12 to 16 may run if accompanied the whole way by a registered adult guardian. Under 12 may not run.
- Half marathon and longer (20 mile, marathon, 50K, 50 mile, 100 mile): 18 and older only.
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.
Is there a youth or senior discount?
Yes: runners 22 and under or 65 and over get 15% off the registration fee. Use the discount form linked on this page.
How are winners decided?
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.
Is there a non-binary category?
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.
What happens if the race is cancelled or postponed?
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.
Can I bring my dog?
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.
Race day
Where: Grouse Creek Group Campground
Parking
The race starts and finishes at the Grouse Creek Group Campground on Chiwawa River Road. A clearing along this same road offers parking for participants. That said, parking is limited, so please carpool!! Or, if you camp nearby consider riding your bike or walking to the start/finish as a warmup/cool down opportunity.
No Discover Pass is required.
The course in detail
This is not a course to underestimate! While the views are spectacular and the larches are magical, there are also long, technical sections and steep climbs. There are also wonderful sections of smooth single track along the Mad River and through Mad Meadows.
All distances will start down the Chiwawa River Road (USFS 62). 50k runners will take a right and head up towards the Minnow Creek trailhead on USFS 6210. The 50-mile runners continue down Chiwawa River road until the Rock Creek Aid Station.
After the 50k and 50-mile part ways, the 50k starts a climb up the Minnow creek trail towards Minnow Aid Station. This undulating trail will gradually climb up Minnow Ridge on the slopes above Chikamin Creek. The 50K runners will then rejoin the 50-mile course at Basalt Aid Station.
The 50-mile route starts with a 7-mile, flat warm-up on Chiwawa River Road before passing Rock Creek Aid Station and beginning the long climb out of the river valley. This climb starts out gradually along Rock Creek before turning into steep switchbacks on the way up to Basalt Pass. Runners then descend to Basalt Aid Station, join up with the 50k runners, and both distances start back up to Basalt Pass. After the second time at Basalt Pass, runners will enjoy incredible views of the Dakobed Range from a beautifully graded ridge climb toward Garland Ridge. Here, the geology changes, and wild pumice slopes (from the most recent Dakobed eruption 1700 years ago) speckled with golden larches take over the scenery. Then the real fun begins. Runners will enjoy 360° views while flying down Garland Ridge on a technical yet incredible descent with some punchy climbs before coming into the Chikamin Aid Station. A truly special treat along this section awaits in a north-facing talus slope dipped in gold from old-growth larch trees. (50-mile runners get to run through this magical place twice!) Remember to look down occasionally because this is a rocky, technical section!
The 50M and 50M part ways for good at Chikamin Aid Stations. 50K runners will continue their descent on a beautiful, flowing trail well above Chikamin Creek, before dropping steeply down to the Chiwawa River and along to the finish line.
50M runners will head back up the way they came from Chikamin Aid Station, climbing towards Chikamin Ridge, running through an old burn on Chikamin Ridge, and down into the wandering Mad Meadows on perfect trails. Runners will love cruising down the Mad River trail and onto the namesake Mad Meadows Aid Station. After this aid station, a short climb out of the meadow brings runners to the final descent on the winding single track of Alder Ridge. Once through the Entiat Aid Station, runners will flow through 4.5 miles of single track alongside Chiwawa River Road and back to the finish at Grouse Creek Group Campground.
Required Gear — 50-miler: Participants must carry a headlamp, a light rain/wind jacket, 2L water capacity, and have the course GPS downloaded onto a phone or watch.
Required Gear — 50K: Participants must carry a light rain/wind jacket, 1L of water capacity, and have the course GPS downloaded onto phone or watch.
Course notes
Below is a high-quality PDF race map.
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.
Runner's manual
Pacers
No pacers are allowed in this event.
Crew
Crew members can meet their runners at Rock Creek, Basalt, Chikamin, and Entiat Aid Stations. Runners are not allowed to receive aid outside of designated aid stations.
Schedule
| 5:00 am | Packet pickup opens on race morning |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes before each event | Pre-race briefing at the starting line |
| 6:00am | 50 miler |
| 6:30am | 50k |
| 8:30am | Kid’s Race (approximately) |
Packet pickup
| Race morning, opens at 5:00 am |
|---|
Aid stations
50 Mile: Rock Creek, Basalt, Chikamin, Mad Meadows and Entiat Aid Stations. 50K: Minnow, Basalt, Chikamin and Entiat Aid Stations.
Please note that Mad Meadows aid station is a hike-in aid station.
Drop bags — 50-miler: Drop bags will be available at both Basalt Aid Station and Chikamin Aid Station. 50K: Drop bags will be available at Chikamin Aid Station.
This is a cupless race. All runners should carry with them a refillable container that they can run with.
All aid stations will be stocked with the usual ultra fare: PB&J, gummies, gels, electrolyte drinks, water, and other goodies. Basalt and Chikamin Aid stations will also have hearty, hot food options to keep you going and your stomach happy.
So expect only simple foods like gels, blocks, water, and electrolytes at this aid station.
We try to accommodate common dietary restrictions at our aid stations including gluten free, vegan, and veggie. But if you have other allergies or food sensitivities, please plan accordingly and carry your own food or include options for yourself in your drop bags.
Courses and aid stations
Course and Aid Station Locations
Aid Station Locations
50-Mile
7 miles
14 miles
27 miles
35 miles
44 miles
51 (finish)
50k
6 miles
9 miles
21 miles
29 miles
33 (finish)
To reduce waste, all Evergreen Trail Events are CUPLESS! All runners MUST carry with them a refillable container that they can run with.
Cutoffs
Course cutoffs
8:00am: Rock Creek Aid — 50-mile at mile 7
8:30am: Minnow Aid — 50k at mile 4
10:00am: Basalt Aid — 50-mile at mile 13
2:00pm: Chikamin Aid — 50-mile at mile 26, 50k at mile 9
6:00pm: Entiat Aid — 50mile at mile 44, 50k at mile 27
8:00pm: Course Close
Finisher swag
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.
We'll have a variety of hearty, hot food and drinks for everyone at the finish line!
Staying nearby
There are plenty of USFS campgrounds and dispersed camping nearby. If something less rustic is your style, the nearby towns of Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth, and Plain have many lodging options.
More race information
Cancellations/Deferrals:
Please note: While you can defer your entry to Mad Meadows as per our usual policies, you cannot transfer your entry from Mad Meadows to any other Evergreen Trail Runs events or vice versa. Also, as usual refunds are not issued in any circumstance.
Permits
This institution is operated under a special use permit with the Okanagan-Wenatchee National Forest.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination: write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (2020)720-5964 (voice and TDD).
Photos
- 2025
- Tiare Bowman · Alex Clark · Bret Jorgensen
Results
Results by year
Each link opens the full results on the timing site.
| Year | All results |
|---|---|
| 2025 | All results |
Partners
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Who we support
- Washington Trails Association
- Trees not Tees
- Trail Mix Fund
Environmentally responsible racing
We partner with Trees not Tees, so you can have a tree planted instead of taking a race shirt you may never wear. Every event is planned to keep our footprint small. Read more.
Committed to making all feel welcome
There is space for all on the trails. We offer a non-binary registration option and awards category, and we are Trail Sisters approved. Ideas for doing better? Let us know!