OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS TRAILS RACES
2025 Race Dates - August 16 & 17, 2025
2024 Race Results
OM 100K
OM 50K
OM 25K
RACE WEEKEND, CAMPING AND MORE
OM 100K
OM 100K - Race Overview
- PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 100K TOP MEN & WOMEN-$500/$250/$125
- There is nothing quite like the OM 100K anywhere!
- This is a continuous course(not an out & back or loops) with ten aid stations and very few repeat sections. The course will challenge you with over 14,200' of elevation gain on~80% single-track trail. The second half is harder than the first half.
- You will run alongside Gold Creek, the Dungeness River and right up to the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary in two different locations including via. Dirty Face Ridge where you will take in breath-taking views of the Olympic Range from your course high-point of 5,820'!
- Click for THE 2024 100K RACER MANUAL
OM 100K - 2024 Aid Stations
- The OM 100K features ten aid stations run by experienced ultra-runners to make sure you are set up for your best possible race.
- The distance to the first aid station will be the longest at 10.15 miles. After that, aid will be between 3.62 and 6.76 miles apart.
- Gold Creek and Buckhorn will be "Light Aid"- Skratch Lab hydration drink, water and GUs. All other aid stations are Full Aid Stations, salty, sweet and savory snacks, soda and "hot food" offerings starting at Rhodies Aid Station after 3pm.
OM 100K - 2025 CALENDAR IS COMING
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OM 100k - Course Details
- Distance 62.65Miles/100K+
- Elevation Gain 14,300'
- High Point 5,820'
- 80% Single Track Trail
- 20% Forest Road
View the course on Cal-Topo HERE
Olympic Mountains 50K
OM 50K - Overview
OM 50K - Race Day Schedule
OM 50K - Race Day Schedule
The OM 50K is a graduate level mountain race featuring over 8,860' of elevation gain and two big Olympic Mountain Range climbs- Mount Townsend and Mount Zion.
- Distance 31.7Miles/50K+
- Elevation Gain 8'600'
- High Point 5,800'
- 74% Single Track Trail
- 26% Forest Road
View the course on Cal-Topo HERE
OM 50K - Race Day Schedule
OM 50K - Race Day Schedule
OM 50K - Race Day Schedule
2025 CALENDAR IS COMING
Click HERE for the 2024 Race Manual (25K & 50K)
Thank you to the Olympic National Forest for allowing us to host the race on the lands you manage.
OM - 50K Course Description
OM - 50K Course Description
OM - 50K Course Description
31.7 miles of classic PNW single-track trail, great views of the Olympic Range and two significant grinds- one to the edge of the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary, near the top of Mount Townsend and the other to the summit of Mt Zion.
The race starts with 1.5m of forest road to break up the field, then turns onto trail. The next 9.3 miles fea
31.7 miles of classic PNW single-track trail, great views of the Olympic Range and two significant grinds- one to the edge of the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary, near the top of Mount Townsend and the other to the summit of Mt Zion.
The race starts with 1.5m of forest road to break up the field, then turns onto trail. The next 9.3 miles feature stream crossing and dense wooded trails before arriving at AS#1-Silver Creek.
Leave Silver Creek and immediately head up the Little Quilcene trail, your biggest climb of the day, to Dirty Face Ridge. Enjoy dramatic views of the Olympic Range's Taylor, Baldy and Grey Wolf Ridge. After gaining 3,700' in 3.5 miles, you will reach the Wilderness boundary and get to enjoy some of the fastest single track of the day as you descend to the Rhodies Aid Station.
You don't need to spend too much time at the Rhodies Aid Station as the next 5.2 miles is an enjoyable, mostly downhill forest road to the Deadfall Creek Aid Station. This is a great time to regroup your legs for what is to come-the second biggest climb to the top of Mt Zion.
This lung-burner features some of the steep pitches, but you will be rewarded by the best downhill single track of the day to arrive at the Zion Aid Station(#4)
Leaving Zion, the Sleepy Hollow Trail and carries you towards the finish line. These last five miles are very enjoyable and runnable with only 774' of gain and over 1,000' of decent.
OM 50K - Aid Stations
OM - 50K Course Description
OM - 50K Course Description
The 50K hosts four well-stocked aid stations and experienced trail runners to help refuel you and get you on your way! Offerings will include SKRATCH LABS hydration drink, GU gels, water, Coke, GingerAle, and a selection of salty, savory and sweet foods. Warm foods, ie. Grilled cheese and ramen noodles will be available at AS # 2, 3 & 4 (
The 50K hosts four well-stocked aid stations and experienced trail runners to help refuel you and get you on your way! Offerings will include SKRATCH LABS hydration drink, GU gels, water, Coke, GingerAle, and a selection of salty, savory and sweet foods. Warm foods, ie. Grilled cheese and ramen noodles will be available at AS # 2, 3 & 4 (after 3pm)
- AS#1-Silver Creek, Mile 10.8/2,584' gain (No Crew Access/No Drop Bags)
- AS#2- Rhodies, Mile 16.6/2,993' gain(No Crew Access/No Drop Bags)
- AS#3-Deadfall Creek, Mile 21.7/260' gain(2,029' loss) Yes-Drop Bags, No-Crew Access
- AS#4-Zion, Mile 26.8/2,250' gain (No Drop Bags, Yes- Crew Access)
- Finish, Mile 31.7/774' gain
Olympic Mountains 25K
OM 25K Overview
OM 25K - Course Stats
OM 25K - Course Stats
The OM 25K is not to be underestimated! It has a little of everything. Flowy single track, fast forest road running, and a gnarly climb to the summit of Mt Zion for a total of 3,700' gain!
Thank you to the Olympic National Forest for hosting the race!
OM 25K - Course Description
OM 25K - Course Description
OM 25K - Course Description
You will leave Race HQ with a fast 1.5 mile forest road section (to break up the field) before turning onto trail.
Enjoy 3.5 miles of lovely single track on the Sleepy Hollow Trail, including your first big climb, to arrive at #1 Aid Station- Zion. Your crew is welcome to join you here.
The next 3.8 miles of forest road has a few rollers
You will leave Race HQ with a fast 1.5 mile forest road section (to break up the field) before turning onto trail.
Enjoy 3.5 miles of lovely single track on the Sleepy Hollow Trail, including your first big climb, to arrive at #1 Aid Station- Zion. Your crew is welcome to join you here.
The next 3.8 miles of forest road has a few rollers, but is overall downhill to the next aid station. This is a good time to regroup your legs before the monster climb to the top of Mt. Zion!
After leaving Deadfall Creek Aid Station, you immediately start climbing. About a mile in you will get a short downhill/rolling section before starting the last 1.8 mile grind to the top of Mt Zion. A stop on the way to admire the view from the overlook is recommended!
After the summit of Mt Zion, you will hit the best downhill of the day! At just over 2 miles long, this is your chance to really make up some time!
After hitting the bottom of the Mt Zion trail, you will revisit the Zion Aid Station and continue on forest road the short 1.56 miles to the finish line!
OM 25K -Aid Stations
OM 25K - Course Description
OM 25K - Course Description
The 25K hosts three well-stocked aid stations and experienced trail runners volunteers to help refuel you and get you on your way! Offerings will include SKRATCH LAB hydration drink, GU gels, water, Coke, GingerAle, and a selection of salty, savory and sweet foods.
- AS#1-Zion, Mile 5.1/1,041' gain (Yes-Crew Access)
- AS#2-Deadfall Creek, Mi
The 25K hosts three well-stocked aid stations and experienced trail runners volunteers to help refuel you and get you on your way! Offerings will include SKRATCH LAB hydration drink, GU gels, water, Coke, GingerAle, and a selection of salty, savory and sweet foods.
- AS#1-Zion, Mile 5.1/1,041' gain (Yes-Crew Access)
- AS#2-Deadfall Creek, Mile 8.9/312' gain (No-Crew Access)*
- AS#3-Zion, Mile 13.9/2,250' gain (Yes- Crew Access)
- Finish Line-Mile 15.49/85' Gain
*No 25K crew access at the Deadfall Creek Aid Station to minimize driving on the race course for safety and to minimize dust for racers.
No drop bags for the 25K
Registration, Race Day, Camping, Getting Here and more
Registration
Camping & Getting Here
Race Day & awards
2025 REGISTRATION INFORMATION IS COMING SOON
Registration includes Race entry,
Stocked aid-stations, Marked course, Timing, Unique race souvenir, Post-race meal and two-nights of free camping.
Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy
We know that sometimes life gets in the way. While we really want to see you at the start line, if you can't make it,
2025 REGISTRATION INFORMATION IS COMING SOON
Registration includes Race entry,
Stocked aid-stations, Marked course, Timing, Unique race souvenir, Post-race meal and two-nights of free camping.
Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy
We know that sometimes life gets in the way. While we really want to see you at the start line, if you can't make it, give us 30 days notice or more and we will be happy to give you a one-time credit towards next year's race based on the following schedule:
- Withdraw 3 months before race day 100% credit towards next year race
- Withdraw 60 Days before race day 50% credit towards next year race
- Withdraw 30 Days before race day 25% credit towards next year
- Withdraw less than 30 days before race day, no credit.
You can drop down in distance at any time until registration closes on UltraSign up-assuming the race isn't sold out-there is no refund or credit.
If you want to bump up in distance, you can also do that at any time until registration closes on UltraSign Up-assuming the race isn't sold out-you will need to pay the difference.
If the race is cancelled, you can be assured it was for some reason outside of our control (weather, fires, etc). We will make every effort to either reschedule or roll over entries to the next year.
Our policy is more forgiving than many other races as we want to be fair and in keeping with the spirit of community-based racing. Please understand that there are no refunds or credits within 30 days of race day as we will have already incurred many of the costs for the race and for each racer.
Race Day & awards
Camping & Getting Here
Race Day & awards
2025 SCHEDULE - COMING SOON
Information below is from the 2024 Race
AWARDS
100K
Cash Prizes for Top 3 Female & Male 100K Finishers!!!
$500-1st M & F
$250 - 2nd M & F
$125-3rd M & F
50K
Awards for Top 3 Female & Male Finishers
25K
Awards for Top 3 Female & Male Finishers
Camping & Getting Here
Camping & Getting Here
Camping & Getting Here
Come camp with us at Race HQ!
Tents, camper vans and small RVs allowed.
Bring chairs to join us around the campfire both nights (burn bans permitting)
Port-a-Potties will be provided-no other facilities/water, so plan accordingly. Pack it in-pack it out.
Please take Note: No dogs are allowed at either Race HQ(Camping) or on the course
Come camp with us at Race HQ!
Tents, camper vans and small RVs allowed.
Bring chairs to join us around the campfire both nights (burn bans permitting)
Port-a-Potties will be provided-no other facilities/water, so plan accordingly. Pack it in-pack it out.
Please take Note: No dogs are allowed at either Race HQ(Camping) or on the course. We love nothing more than sharing the trails with our dogs, but unfortunately, our insurance and permit do not allow for dogs at the race.
Race HQ is not a campground but a retired quarry that on most days is used as a shooting range.
GETTING HERE
Give yourself a little extra time, especially if you plan to take a ferry. The race HQ is in the Olympic National Forest. Plan on a 30 minute drive from 101 in Quilcene, WA. You do not need a special veicle, but the road will be rough in places. so go slow and be alert to changing road surface conditions.
The race start/finish is in the Olympic National Forest. There is no street address, but it is 12 miles from 101 in Quilcene. Here are the coordinates (Race HQ, Start/Finish, 47.92320, -123.03791) and driving directions:
- Head west on Lords Lake Loop Road for approximately 3.4 miles
- At Lords Lake, turn LEFT onto Little Quilcene Road (FS Road 28). Go straight for approximately 4.2 miles
- Turn RIGHT to continue on FS Road 28/Gold Creek Road. Go straight for 1.3 miles
- SLIGHT RIGHT at the form onto FS Road 2810. Go straight for 3.2 miles
- Turn LEFT on FS Road 2810-070*. The parking area will be 0.4 miles down this road
