Kennewick, WA, United States · Saturday, March 27, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Badger Mountain 55 km Challenge

160 days away

55 km Distance

1,800 m Climbing

5.5 Grit · Challenging

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

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.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	55km	84	Colton Gale · 04:20:37	Erin Brunner · 05:47:24
2025	55km	75	William Rice · 04:59:32	Jessie Goodell · 05:46:25
2024	55km	67	Brayden Mills · 04:55:09	Rachel Hawkins · 05:21:43
2023	55km	61	Jeff Lampert · 04:48:20	Alex Borsuk · 05:28:12
2022	50km	58	Tyler Cox · 04:21:51	Megan Johnston · 05:53:00
2021	50km	109	Tyler Cox · 04:13:06	Taylor Nowlin · 04:54:49
2019	50km	73	Jesse Lang · 04:13:00	Julie Leasure · 05:59:18
2018	50km	61	Dave Stevens · 04:58:21	Tory Scholz · 05:27:22
2017	50km	56	Taylor Farnsworth · 04:37:33	Anja Goetzinger · 05:08:19
2016	50km	37	Riccardo Tortini · 04:30:56	Christina Gray · 06:14:49

The field grew 12% between 2025 (75) and 2026 (84). 37% of the 2026 field were women.

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.

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 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.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

New Balance

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

Held in Kennewick, WA, the Badger Mountain 55 km Challenge tasks runners with 1800 meters of elevation gain across its 55-kilometer course. That profile works out to 32.7 meters of climbing per kilometer, demanding sustained uphill work across footpaths, multi-use trails, dirt roads, and brief sections of pavement around Badger Mountain.

With a field bigger than 74% of 50k races and smaller than 26%, runners will share the trail with more company than most peer events provide. First run in 2016, the event has built 10 editions of history leading into its March 27, 2027 running.

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