At a glance
- Date
- Aug 7–8, 2027
- Location
- Cougar, Washington
- Distances
- 50K
- Elevation gain
- 7,400 ft
- Aid stations
- 4
- Registration
- Opens Feb 1, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
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Volcanic is a very rugged, remote, and challenging 50K+ and 25K on an active volcano (Mt. St. Helens) in Washington state. The 50K course circumnavigates the entire mountain on the single-track Loowit Trail, covering 32.3 miles with approximately 7,400 feet of elevation gain and loss.
Key dates
Registration opens
Feb 1, 2027
Feb 1–14 ends
Feb 14, 2027
Feb 15–Apr 14 ends
Apr 14, 2027
Registration closes
Jul 31, 2027
Race day
Aug 7, 2027
Pricing
25K
$95 from Feb 1, 2027
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50K
$165 from Feb 1, 2027
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Aid stations
4| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Butte Camp Full aid station. Runners must bring their own cup for liquid aid; bottles and bladders can be refilled. | 6.30 miles | -- | Precision Fuel gelsPrecision Hydration electrolyte drinkwatersoft drinks+6 | ||
Toutle River Full aid station with filtered water; runners may also fill bottles or bladders from the river. | 12.20 miles | 11:30 a.m. | Precision Fuel gelsPrecision Hydration electrolyte drinkwatersoft drinks+6 | ||
The Spring Limited-aid station at the spring. It has no other food or calories. | 20.30 miles | -- | waterPrecision Fuel gelsPrecision Hydration electrolyte drink | ||
Ape Canyon Full aid station. Runners are advised to refill before the final 8 miles. | 24.00 miles | 4:00 p.m. | Precision Fuel gelsPrecision Hydration electrolyte drinkwatersoft drinks+6 |
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