OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS TRAILS RACES
2025 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!
Race Dates - August 16 & 17, 2025
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OM 100K - August 16th 5am Start
OM 50K - August 16th 9am Start
OM 25K & 25K Ruck - August 17th
VOLUNTEERING, CAMPING & GETTING HERE
OM 100K- Saturday, August 16th, 5am Start
OM 100K - Race Overview
- PRIZE MONEY FOR THE 100K TOP MEN & WOMEN-$500/$250/$125*** PRIZE MONEY DOUBLED IF 100 OR MORE STARTERS IN THE 100k***
- 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.
- 21 Hour Cut-Off
- 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 2025 100K RACER MANUAL
OM 100K - 2025 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 4pm.
OM 100K - 2025 Race Schedule
Friday, August 15
2PM Camping Opens
5-8PM Packet Pick-Up/Drop Bags
Saturday, August 16
4:00AM-4:45 Packet Pick-Up/Drop Bags
4:45 AM Start Line Dance Party begins!
5:00AM Race Start (Mass Starts)
Sunday, August 17
2:00AM Race Cut-Off (21 Hours)
Full Weekend Schedule in the Race Manual
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 50KSaturday, August 16th, 9am Start
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+
- 12 Hour Cut-Off (New for 2025)
- 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 Race Manual Out Soon!
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
Stunning PNW trails featuring expansive views of the Olympic Range and two significant grinds- one to the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary on the shoulder of the 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 before turning onto trail. Enjoy the next 9.3 miles of fun sing
Stunning PNW trails featuring expansive views of the Olympic Range and two significant grinds- one to the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary on the shoulder of the 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 before turning onto trail. Enjoy the next 9.3 miles of fun single-track with creek crossings and GORGEOUS forests leading to 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 at mile 16.3.
You don't need to spend too much time at the Rhodies Aid Station as the next 5.2 miles is mostly downhill forest road to the Deadfall Creek Aid Station. This is a great time to regroup your legs for the second biggest climb to the summit of Mt Zion via the Deadfall Trail.
This next lung-burner features some steeeeep pitches, but you will be rewarded by the best downhill single track of the day to arrive at the Zion Aid Station(#4) at mile 26.72.
Leave Zion via the Sleepy Hollow Trail (no Headless Horseman here-that's New England). These last five miles are very enjoyable and runnable with only 774' of gain (we say "only" but you know you will feel every bit of it now!) and over 1,000' of decent.
Arrive back at Race HQ where everyone will be cheering for you as you do your victory lap around the quarry!!!
OM 50K - Aid Stations
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
OM 25K & OM25K Ruck-Sunday, August 17th
OM 25K Overview
OM 25K - Course Stats
OM 25K - Course Stats
Sunday, August 17th
7am-25K Ruck Starts
8am-25K Start
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!
OM25K Ruckers will do it all carrying between 20-30lbs (weight vests or packs accepted)
Thank you to the Olympic National Forest for hosting the race!
OM 25K - Course Stats
OM 25K - Course Stats
OM 25K - Course Stats
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
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, Volunteering, Race Day, Camping, Getting Here
Registration
Volunteering, Camping & Getting Here
Race Day & Awards
Registration is open Now HERE
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100K
$195 until February 1
$225 until July 1
$245 until Aug 13th
50K
$95 until February 1
$120 until July 1
$145 until August 13th
25K or 25K Ruck
$65 until February 1
$80 until July 1
$95 until August 13th
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Registration is open Now HERE
***UltraSignUp automatically displays taxes and fees with each entry fee at time of registration***
100K
$195 until February 1
$225 until July 1
$245 until Aug 13th
50K
$95 until February 1
$120 until July 1
$145 until August 13th
25K or 25K Ruck
$65 until February 1
$80 until July 1
$95 until August 13th
*** New for 2025- Make It A Double!!! ***
Add Sunday’s 25K to any 100K or 50K entry for an additional $50
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 do not offer refunds, but offer a one-time rollover credit:
*Withdraw on or by March1st for a 100% credit towards next year race
*Withdraw by May 1st-75% credit towards next year race
*Withdraw by June 1st -50% credit towards next year
*Withdraw by July 15th - 25% credit towards next year
Withdrawls after July 16th are not eligible for a credit
Other things to know about registration:
*No transfer of entries between racers.
* Active military receive a discount at registration-email Race Directors for discount code (MountainRunCompany@Gmail.com)
* Active Military unable to make the race due to a change in duty location can roll over to next year (please try to give us at least 30 days notice).
* Pregnancy roll-over-please notify us within two weeks of race day if you are unable to race due to your pregnancy. We will provide a one-time roll-over of your entry dollars to the following year.
* Credits are one time and transferrable to the next year only.
* Credits can be applied towards any distance.
* This is only a credit-not a rollover or an automatic entry. The runner is still responsible for following the registering process. Rate increases and sell outs apply.
* No transfer of race entries, credits or bibs is allowed. The person who registered must be the racer.
You can drop down in distance on UltraSign up-there is no refund or credit.
If you want to bump up in distance, you can also do that until registration closes on UltraSign Up- 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.
Race Day & Awards
Volunteering, Camping & Getting Here
Race Day & Awards
2025 SCHEDULE - COMING SOON
AWARDS
100K***
Cash Prizes for Top 3 Female & Male 100K Finishers!!!
$500-1st M & F
$250 - 2nd M & F
$125-3rd M & F
***Double prize money if 100 starters or more in the 100K***
50K, 25K & 25K Ruck
Awards for Top 3 Female & Male Finishers
Masters Awards for Top Female & Male 50+
"Grand Master" Awards for Top Female & Male
2025 SCHEDULE - COMING SOON
AWARDS
100K***
Cash Prizes for Top 3 Female & Male 100K Finishers!!!
$500-1st M & F
$250 - 2nd M & F
$125-3rd M & F
***Double prize money if 100 starters or more in the 100K***
50K, 25K & 25K Ruck
Awards for Top 3 Female & Male Finishers
Masters Awards for Top Female & Male 50+
"Grand Master" Awards for Top Female & Male 60+
"Grand Master Flash" Awards for Top Female & Male 70+
Volunteering, Camping & Getting Here
Volunteering, Camping & Getting Here
Volunteering, Camping & Getting Here
"The best part about volunteering a trail race is...volunteering a trail race!!!"
- Susie Van Den Ameele
Volunteers are an integral part of our race weekend. We can't do this without them! And many feel it's just as much fun as racing.
We have all sorts of volunteer opportunities, before, during and after the rac
"The best part about volunteering a trail race is...volunteering a trail race!!!"
- Susie Van Den Ameele
Volunteers are an integral part of our race weekend. We can't do this without them! And many feel it's just as much fun as racing.
We have all sorts of volunteer opportunities, before, during and after the race. Opportunities for those with and without experience. Aid Stations, Course Marking, Course Sweeping, Course Runners, Timers, Parking, Race HQ Set Up and Post-race Meal Service.
Volunteers get great perks, too, like race vouchers & swag.
Join Us! Sign up & share your interest
CAMPING
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
