Ultra Running Hub Quilcene, WA, United States · Saturday, August 21, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Olympic Mountains 50 km Ruck
287 days away
50 km Distance
2,700 m Climbing
6.6 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 54 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 10 hours
12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 22°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 14 h 03 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 477 m. Not a forecast.
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 2,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes54 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
You’ll start at a retired rock quarry at 2,600’ above sea level and grind your way to 5,800’. The high point of the course, a turn-around at the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary, offers huge views across the eastern slope of the Olympic range.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.