Ultra Running Hub Chehalis, WA, United States · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Willapa Trail Festival 50 Miles Race
Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 211 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50mi | 28 | Colin MacFarlane · 06:25:20 | Grace Homany · 06:56:49 |
| 2025 | 100mi | 26 | Travis Kearin · 15:18:22 | Kelly McCaskill · 19:42:45 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 30 | Edward Murphy · 06:29:03 | Kat Klippenstein · 07:48:24 |
| 2024 | 100mi | 23 | Travis Kearin · 18:20:09 | Kristen O'Brien · 23:15:23 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 10 | Alex Swenson · 09:44:58 | Kristen O'Brien · 09:25:24 |
29% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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 80 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Willapa Trail Festival 50 Miles Race is a fixed-distance 50-mile (80 km) trail event in Chehalis, WA, organized by Olytrailrunners Club. With 5 editions since 2023, the event has seen 28 finishers in its latest running in 2025.
This race has a smaller field than 31% of its 660 peer 50-mile races, offering a more intimate race experience for runners. Taking place in November, the course largely follows the Willapa Hills Trail, starting and finishing at Rainbow Falls State Park. Runners can expect a mostly hard-packed gravel surface, though some sections are undeveloped.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.