Ultra Running Hub Kennewick, WA, United States · Saturday, March 27, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Badger Mountain 55 km Challenge
205 days away
55 km Distance
1,800 m Climbing
5.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 33 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~84 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — 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 29 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 55 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
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 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.