Ultra Running Hub Toutle, WA, United States · Saturday, August 29, 2026
Backcountry Rise 50 km Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 516 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50km | 124 | Mino Giunta · 05:05:32 | Elisabeth Phillips-Jones · 06:34:47 |
| 2023 | 50km | 192 | Talon Hull · 04:33:38 | Abbigale Forsman · 05:58:29 |
| 2022 | 50km | 116 | Jace Ives · 05:15:30 | Barrett Gray · 05:49:37 |
| 2021 | 50km | 176 | Alexander King · 04:40:52 | Tara Fraga · 05:48:25 |
| 2019 | 50km | 149 | Evan Williams · 04:42:45 | Kim Carmel · 06:20:36 |
| 2018 | 50km | 150 | Evan Williams · 04:56:44 | Nicole Blood · 05:46:34 |
| 2017 | 50km | 67 | Maxwell King · 04:49:50 | Sarah Pizzo · 05:44:36 |
The field shrank 35% between 2023 (192) and 2024 (124). 35% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Backcountry Rise 50 km Race, organised by Daybreak Racing, takes place in Toutle, WA, United States, with a single large loop starting and finishing at the Mt. St. Helens Science & Learning Center. This trail race, first held in 2017, has seen 7 editions through 2024.
With 46 meters of climb per kilometer, this 50 km course presents a significant challenge. The 2300 meters of elevation gain are concentrated on 99% backcountry singletrack. The race in August 2026 will be the eighth edition.
Drawing 124 finishers in its latest edition, this event has a larger field than 83% of its 2664 peer 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.