Kennewick, WA, United States · Friday, March 26, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Badger Mountain 50 Mile Challenge

159 days away

80 km Distance

2,900 m Climbing

8.4 Grit · Hardcore

46.2112° N, 119.1372° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 36 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~178 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 2°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 12 h 26 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 312 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50mi	178	Jeffrey Barrington · 07:11:58	Brittany Haver · 08:23:57
2026	50mi	9	Cash Compton · 12:10:33	Anne Wessel · 13:33:12
2025	50mi	129	Gustavo Calderon Morales · 07:39:44	Erin Brunner · 08:34:58
2025	50mi	17	Ryan Solberg · 09:04:53	Anne Wessel · 13:09:29
2024	50mi	132	Jeffrey Barrington · 07:18:25	Brooke Deans · 08:09:21
2024	50mi	24	Ryan McKnight · 11:31:47	Anne Wessel · 13:51:51
2023	50mi	136	Jesse Lang · 07:22:58	Erin Brunner · 09:02:50
2023	50mi	11	David Seidman · 10:56:24	Jennifer Garlough · 25:10:19
2022	50mi	123	Jon-Erik Jardine · 07:28:20	Lisa Wonneberg · 08:54:54
2022	50mi	12	Ryan Solberg · 10:12:10	Amy Hartwig · 16:17:54

31% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,900 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Salomon

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Badger Mountain 50 Mile Challenge, a fixed-distance trail race, takes place in Kennewick, WA, United States, and covers 80 kilometers. It has been held 10 times since 2022. The 2026 edition saw 178 finishers.

With 2900 meters of elevation gain over 80 kilometers, the course has a climb rate of 36.3 meters per kilometer. This race runs on footpaths, multi-use trails, dirt roads, and short stretches of pavement on and around Badger Mountain.

The field size is bigger than 87% of 50-mile races, and smaller than 13% of its 679 peers. The next edition will be held on March 26, 2027.

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