Ultra Running Hub Issaquah, WA, United States · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Tiger Peak Challenge
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 482 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 22 | Shota Ida · 05:56:50 | Emily Cusick · 07:08:07 |
| 2025 | 50km | 34 | Henry Stefan · 05:16:03 | Sarah Baker · 05:57:45 |
| 2024 | 50km | 16 | Guillaume Cotreau · 06:07:13 | Kristal Wittmann · 08:15:19 |
| 2023 | 50km | 13 | Jake Head · 06:00:56 | Emily Brain · 07:14:44 |
| 2022 | 50km | 28 | Carlos Villagomez · 05:21:20 | Alexander Sjoboen · 05:57:33 |
| 2021 | 50km | 31 | Keith Laverty · 05:05:01 | Audrey Lawrence · 06:02:42 |
| 2019 | 50km | 15 | Aaron Moss · 05:56:00 | Elizabeth Durant · 07:28:03 |
| 2018 | 50km | 4 | Kyle Richards · 06:42:15 | Dana Morse · 06:48:59 |
The field shrank 35% between 2025 (34) and 2026 (22). 14% 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 2,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 56 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 2,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Tiger Peak Challenge is a 50k trail race in Issaquah, WA, with 2800 meters of elevation gain across 50 kilometers. This climb-to-distance ratio of 56 meters per kilometer is steep, making it a challenging course where runners can expect significant ascents.
With a 9-hour time limit, the cutoff pace is 10.8 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 60% of comparable 50k races. This leaves less margin for error or extended breaks than most other races at this distance. The latest edition in 2026 saw 22 finishers, placing its field size in the smallest 34% of 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.