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Beast of Big Creek 2027

Hoodsport, United States, 31 Jul 2027

This course starts near sea level at Big Creek Campground and climbs steeply to the true summit of Mount Ellinor before returning by a different route. Runners move from shady forest into exposed alpine terrain with expansive views toward Mount Olympus, Mount Rainier, and Mount St. Helens, and the route includes a full vertical-kilometer style upper climb. It is a demanding mountain race with a long history on the Olympic Peninsula and is positioned by the organiser as a skyrunning test of fitness rather than a hike.

One distance, 25 km, up to 1,657 m of climb.

Distances

• 25 km: 25 km, 1657 m of climb, highest point 1807 m, 31 Jul 2027.
  This course starts near sea level at Big Creek Campground and climbs steeply to the true summit of Mount Ellinor before returning by a different route. Runners move from shady forest into exposed alpine terrain with expansive views toward Mount Olympus, Mount Rainier, and Mount St. Helens, and the route includes a full vertical-kilometer style upper climb. It is a demanding mountain race with a long history on the Olympic Peninsula and is positioned by the organiser as a skyrunning test of fitness rather than a hike.

  25 km aid stations

  • Upper Trailhead Parking Lot (outbound), 8.7 km
  • Upper Trailhead Parking Lot (return), 17.4 km

  On the course: medical, water.

  3 food and drink products on the course.

  25 km equipment

  • Flask or bottle with at least 500 ml of water to carry to the summit (mandatory)
  • Collapsible cup for aid-station fluids (recommended)
  • Extra layer for alpine conditions (recommended)
  • Running poles (recommended)
  • Sunscreen (recommended)