Ultra Running Hub Quilcene, WA, United States · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Olympic Mountains 50 km Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 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 477 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 82 | Ben Aldrich · 05:00:14 | Amelia Keyser-Gibson · 05:45:37 |
| 2025 | 50km | 76 | Chris Wu · 05:07:18 | Julija Soryte · 06:11:30 |
| 2024 | 50km | 42 | Nathanael Bate · 06:02:02 | Lara Rix-Hodkinson · 06:34:22 |
| 2023 | 50km | 47 | Cameron Johnson · 05:52:57 | Amber Johnson · 06:18:28 |
| 2022 | 50km | 25 | Jesse Boisaubin · 06:14:11 | Mariangela Cruz · 06:22:23 |
| 2021 | 50km | 54 | Drew Tyger · 05:45:29 | Leah Parr · 06:55:06 |
| 2019 | 50km | 57 | Chris Reed · 04:57:02 | Kelsie Blanthorn · 06:18:21 |
The field grew 8% between 2025 (76) and 2026 (82). 30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 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 2,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 54 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 2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Olympic Mountains 50 km Race, organised by Everlong Endurance, is a trail race in Quilcene, WA, on August 15. The 50 km course climbs 2700 meters, making it a demanding event with 54 meters of ascent per kilometer. The highest point of the course reaches 5800 feet.
With a time limit of 10 hours, the cut-off pace is 12 minutes per kilometer, making it tighter than 42% of 50k races. This pace requires consistent progress to stay within the time limit. The race typically sees a larger field than 73% of its 50k peers, drawing from a pool of 2664 comparable races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.