Needles 50k

Fast and Scenic Course in the Mountains of the Central Cascades...Yes Please!! Ultra Fest. Ultra Fast. Ultra Friendly.A flat, fast, and beginner-friendly ultramarathon in the Central Cascades.Perfect for your first ultra or your next PR.Distances:25K • 50K • 50 Mile • 100K • 100 MileDate: September 19–20Location: Easton, WAFull details: www.ultra-fest.com RUNNER MANUAL Will be updated in 2026 - but look at the 2025 runner manual at our website, we do not expect many changes. Race Day Schedule 100M/100KParking Lot Opens (Finish Line): 5:00 AMPacket Pick-up: 5:00 AM - 5:45 AMPre-race Briefing: 5:45AMRace Start: 6:00 AM Finish Line Cut-off: 100 miler: 12pm Sun, 100k: 2:00am Sun 50MParking Lot Opens: 6:00 AMPacket Pick-up: 6:00 AM - 6:45 AMPre-race Briefing: 6:45 AMRace Start: 7:00 AM Finish Line Cut-off: 10:00 PM 50KParking Lot Opens: 7:00 AMPacket Pick-up: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AMPre-race Briefing: 7:45 AMRace Start: 8:00 AM Finish Line Cut-off: 8:00 PM 25k Parking Lot Opens: 8:00 AMPacket Pick-up:

8:00 AM - 8:45 AMPre-race Briefing: 8:45 AMRace Start: 9:00 AM Cutoff: 3pm Race Info Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration: Yes! We have race day packet pick-up and day of registration! No! We do not offer advanced packet pick-up! Packet Pick-up will be at Easton, which is the start and finishParking:Parking is available on site at: Start/Finish Lines: Easton Fire Station:180 Cabin Creek RoadEaston, WA 98925Drop Bags:Participants may drop bags for the following aid station locations (hit some twice):100Miler: Hyak, Easton, Cle Elum 100k: Hyak, Easton, Cle Elum 50Miler: Hyak, Easton *NO DROP BAGS for the 50k or 25k Refund and Deferral Policy All registrations to the race are final. We do not offer refunds or deferral of race entries under any circumstances. Distance upgrades can be made in Ultra Sign-up up to two weeks before the race (you pay the difference in cost). Distance drop-downs can be made in Ultra Sign-up up to two weeks before the race (although with no refund). Event's current

local time: 1:31 AM PT

Event Description

This event was created for those who want to get back to basics: just you and some new friends exploring our backyard trails and ridges. You should be prepared to fend for yourself for a long, challenging day out in the mountains. Minimal aid. No course markings. Think a mini-Plain. If you don't know what Plain is, this event isn't for you.

Course Description

51.3 miles with somewhere between 10,100' and 11,300' of climb, depending on the mapping software. See route and profile here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3391318183479709688Or, here: http://www.hillmap.com/m/ag1zfmhpbGxtYXAtaGRychULEghTYXZlZE1hcBiAgIDF7qCsCwwStarting out of Roslyn, this burly trail 50 connects Cle Elum Ridge with Sasse Ridge, summitting Hex, Sasse and Jolly Mountains, then descends down Jolly Creek to the Middle Fork of the Teanaway River, which you'll follow down towards its confluence with the West Fork of the Teanaway River. From there, you'll grab the Big Sandy Trails back up to the top of Cle Elum Ridge before returning to Roslyn, hopefully in time to grab dinner from one of Roslyn's fine dining establishments.

Race Info, Aid, and Cutoffs

4:30am: Race check-in4:45am: Race briefing5:00am Race start 6:39am SunriseAS1: Corral Creek (mile 9.9)AS2: Sasse Ridge (mile 19.3) CUTOFF is NOON o'clock AS3: Middle Fork (mile 33.3)AS4: West Fork (mile 38.6)7:22pm SunsetFinish (mile 51.3) CUTOFF is 9PM for 16 hrs total

Event Details, Aid Offerings, Tracking, Refund Policy, Sponsors, Swag

Start is the southeast corner of the Roslyn Pioneer Park, where the Coal Mines Trail enters the woods across from N. 3rd St and W. Washington Ave. There is a bathroom adjacent to the start. Aid station offerings: Water is provided. There will be basic caloric offerings as well, but think of this as a little bonus to your self-supported kit. Tracking: GPX tracks of the course will be emailed at least one week before the event, which you must pre-load into the map app of your choice. You must use them to track your own progress during the event. There will be no little orange ribbons to hold your hand out there. Refund: I will refund the entirety of your entry fee should you not be completely satisfied with your experience.Sponsors: Maybe next year, but probably not. Swag: Surprise swag directly from the course.

Other Requirements

Pre-req is a hard trail 100k or longer, which you'll need to name for entry. You'll be required to carry an inReach or similar satellite messenger with an active subscription. More details to follow, but your official finish time will be contingent upon providing selfies at the summit of Jolly Mtn (to prove you did the out-n-back), as well as a few other random spots along the course. You'll also need to submit your gpx track to confirm you covered the entirety of the course.

Event's current local time: 1:26 AM PT

Kachess Ridge 50

You won't want to miss this point-to-point adventure in the heart of the Cascades! Starting by Lake Kachess, you'll climb through big forest into alpine meadows. After a steady, long climb, you'll roll along Kachess Ridge with 360-degree views. Chikamin Ridge and Mt. Daniel loom large to the north, the mountains of Snoqualmie Pass to the west, and the Stuart Range to the east. Lake Cle Elum and Lake Kachess rest down in the valleys below. Topping out at the Thorp Mountain Lookout (5853ft), you'll be sad to begin your descent back to the valley below. But don't worry, camping, post-race food, and festivities await you at the finish line at Salmon La Sac. This is a challenging and remote event! You should study the course and be able to carry enough water, snacks, and electrolytes for up to 12 miles between aid stations.

Course Description

Shuttles will take you to the starting line at Kachess Lake. Then you'll begin your climb up the Kachess Ridge Trail. After a grueling start with over 1300ft of climbing, the grade mellows out, but the climbing continues all the way to Hard Cheese Aid Station at ~7.5 miles. Here, the 50k distance continues along the ridge, while the 50M runners get their extra vert and distance in doing a figure 8 loop on winding trails in the French Cabin Creek area. After the extra loop, the 50M and 50k courses rejoin for a climb to the Thorp Mountain Lookout, grab your token, and enjoy the final 5 miles of rolling ridgeline before coming into the No Name Ridge Aid Station. Then you'll begin your steady descent into the Cooper River Drainage. After passing the Cooper Aid Station, you'll head up the valley, running along the shores of Cooper Lake and then the Cooper River. After one more punchy climb, you'll join up with an old forest road and flow back down to Cooper Aid Station, continuing to follow the Cooper River to its confluence with the Cle Elum River. Then it's just a few miles to the finish line!

About Evergreen Trail Runs

Evergreen Trail Runs was founded in 2010 by Roger Michel and Yumay Chang, who had a vision to create a series of trail races around Washington state. Evergreen Trail Runs continues today as a sister brand to Orca Running, a locally-owned race production company. We look forward to continuing Roger and Yumay's vision for many years to come with a dedication to sustainable race organizing.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Since the vast majority of race costs are incurred prior to a race and are non-refundable, we do not issue refunds for races.Cancelled/rescheduled races are not refunded. Learn more at: https://www.evergreentrailruns.com/race-policiesIn the event that you are unable to participate in one of our races, you have three options, listed below. Please note that fees apply for all of these options1. Defer your entry to the same race in the following year. Please note that requests for deferral must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm).2. Transfer your entry to another runner. This can be done up until the start time on race day.3. Switch your entry to another Evergreen event with open registration. Please note that requests for race switches must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm).

Event's current local time: 1:18 AM PT