Ultra Running Hub Kennewick, WA, United States · Friday, March 26, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Badger Mountain 50 Mile Challenge Ruck
204 days away
80 km Distance
2,900 m Climbing
8.4 Grit · Hardcore
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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
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.
Course Notes
The course consists of footpaths, multi-use trails, dirt roads, and short stretches of pavement on and around Badger Mountain.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.