Cougar, WA, United States · Saturday, August 7, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Volcanic 50

311 days away

50 km Distance

2,100 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

46.0484° N, 122.3042° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~194 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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

Daytime high 26°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 14 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 389 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	194	Matthew Bigman · 05:19:15	Sarah Allaben · 05:37:22
2025	50km	170	Andrew Bumbalough · 05:28:47	Katherine Boere · 06:23:13
2024	50km	170	Kyle Bodnyk · 06:00:27	Sarah Allaben · 06:10:34
2023	50km	221	Matthew Bigman · 05:16:50	Katie Beebe · 06:02:01
2022	50km	203	Alexander King · 05:13:43	Tara Fraga · 06:10:08
2021	50km	177	Blake Slattengren · 05:27:18	Rachel Drake · 05:30:47
2019	50km	177	Connor Meakin · 05:27:22	Cassi Knight · 06:03:37
2018	50km	232	John Lehman · 05:28:09	Cassi Knight · 06:24:58
2017	50km	179	Paul Weeks · 05:41:00	Sophie Andrey · 06:54:30
2016	50km	192	Adam Airoldi · 05:38:57	Paige Pattillo · 06:25:03

The field grew 14% between 2025 (170) and 2026 (194). 29% 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 42 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 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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