Ultra Running Hub Olga, WA, United States · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Orcas Island 50k
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
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, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 6 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 99 | Matt Welch · 04:39:00 | Kristin (Krissy) Moehl · 06:23:08 |
| 2025 | 50km | 116 | Noa Ohms · 04:32:55 | Erin Wagner · 05:17:33 |
| 2024 | 50km | 133 | Lon Freeman · 05:12:03 | Taylor Nowlin · 05:30:54 |
| 2023 | 50km | 137 | Tyler Green · 04:17:38 | Maria Dalzot · 05:23:14 |
| 2022 | 50km | 41 | Masazumi Fujioka · 05:16:21 | Allison Lowenstein · 06:15:38 |
| 2020 | 50km | 164 | Cary Stephens · 05:03:48 | Meredith Heestand · 05:34:14 |
| 2019 | 50km | 185 | Nick Leach · 04:53:49 | Holland Gidney · 05:41:25 |
| 2018 | 50km | 180 | Masazumi Fujioka · 04:53:58 | Stephanie Gundel · 05:40:39 |
| 2017 | 50km | 200 | Masazumi Fujioka · 04:56:41 | Rachel Drake · 05:29:45 |
| 2016 | 50km | 237 | Masazumi Fujioka · 04:22:00 | Holland Gidney · 05:14:41 |
The field shrank 15% between 2025 (116) and 2026 (99). 42% 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Orcas Island 50k, a trail race put on by Rainshadow Running, takes place in Olga, WA. This fixed-distance 50k event has been held 10 times since 2016. Its most recent edition in 2026 saw 99 finishers.
Runners can expect a larger field than 78% of 50k races, placing it among the more popular events in a peer group of 2667 races. The course is described as soft, well-maintained singletrack through old-growth forest with waterfalls, lakes, and creeks, offering views of the Puget Sound and surrounding islands.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.