2025 Backcountry Rise
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Toutle, Washington
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra, Half Marathon
Event summary
Participants can choose from three challenging loop courses: a 50K and a Half Marathon on Saturday, and a 20-mile race on Sunday. The demanding 50K and 20-mile routes feature significant elevation gains and exhilarating descents, rewarding runners with panoramic views of the majestic Cascade Volcanoes. Meanwhile, the Half Marathon offers a scenic loop around Coldwater Lake, perfect for those looking for a classic trail experience. As you race through this spectacular landscape, keep an eye out for the diverse wildlife, including mountain goats, elk, and soaring raptors. Join us in celebrating the resilience of nature and the thrill of trail running at this remarkable event!
Organiser's Description
Backcountry Rise includes three different challenging and remote trail loop courses: a 50K and Half Marathon on Saturday, a 20 miler on Sunday! The 50K and 20 miler offer big climbs, sweeping descents and stunning ridgeline views of the surrounding Cascade Volcanoes. The Half Marathon is the classic loop around Coldwater Lake. High mountain lakes, rushing creeks and abundant wildlife dot the landscape, including resident mountain goats, elk, deer, bear, cougar, soaring raptors and many more.
Land Acknowledgement: We recognize that we gather for this event on the traditional, unceded lands of the Cowlitz people who have occupied and stewarded these lands for countless generations. We respect their right to self-determination and their sacred connection to these lands and waters.
Races
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50k
Sat 6th September 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Half-Marathon
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
Free
CLOSED -
20-Miler
Sun 7th September 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
Free
CLOSED
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19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle, 98649, WA, United States
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