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Olympic Mountains Trail Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Olympic Mountains Trail Races race photoQuilcene
US
© ultrasignup.comUSFWS, Public domain
Race date in 313 days
Aug 21, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Quilcene · 100km
Entry fee
$255From the 2026 edition
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026
Olympic Mountains Trail Races race photo
© ultrasignup.com
Olympic Mountains Trail Races race photo
USFWS, Public domain
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Olympic Mountains Trail Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 100K that runs one way — not an out-and-back or a loop.

There are ten aid stations, and you almost never repeat the same section.

80% of the course is singletrack, with more than 14,200 feet of total elevation gain.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Olympic Mountains Trail Races runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Olympic Mountains Trail Races — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
About 25K · 25K Ruck
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Olympic Mountains Trail Races course map and elevation

Your 100km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00
START

Quilcene, WA

Start · Google Maps

The races are divided into 6 categories: 100K, 50K Ruck, 50K, and 25K.

The start takes place in Quilcene, WA at 5:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Olympic Mountains Trail Races race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startRace HQ / start, a retired quarry in Olympic National Forest, ~12 miles from Highway 101 near Quilcene, WA…
  • Getting to the finishSame Race HQ · quarry location near Quilcene (loop courses)
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Quilcene is a rural Olympic Peninsula community.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Race HQ / start, a retired quarry in Olympic National Forest, ~12 miles from Highway 101 near Quilcene, WA (GPS 47.92320, -123.03791); no street address

No public transit, car access only — remote National Forest quarry site, ~12 miles down forest service roads. Official site: "You do not need a special vehicle, but the road will be rough in places, so go slow." Mass start Saturday, Aug 15 at 5 AM; official festival spans Aug 15-16, 2026. Official site (mountainpeaksracing.com) advises extra travel time, especially for those taking a ferry to reach the Olympic Peninsula.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same Race HQ/quarry location near Quilcene (loop courses)

No public transit, car access only.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Quilcene is a rural Olympic Peninsula community. Local Jefferson Transit buses are fare-free (no card needed) but don't reach the trailhead, so car access is the practical option for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Race headquarters are located at an abandoned quarry in Olympic National Forest,

a remote site reached by driving another 12 miles from U.S. Route 101 near Quilcene.

There is no public transportation, so you will need to drive and navigate using GPS coordinates.

For the one-way 100K, planning a shuttle or carpool back to the start after finishing is essential.

With more than 4,300 meters of elevation gain, this course requires checking the mandatory equipment rules.

Registration is handled through UltraSignup.

Times are local to Quilcene. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Joint Base Lewis–McChord | Lewis–McChord Joint Base Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$177

View on Klook

City Sightseeing Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Cruise

$149

View on Klook

Seattle Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Ticket

$48

View on Klook

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Joint Base Lewis–McChord | Lewis–McChord Joint Base Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$177

View on Klook

Seattle Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Ticket

$48

View on Klook

Seattle Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Waterfall Hiking Tour

$72

View on Klook

Wallace Falls Rainforest Hiking Tour from Seattle

$285

View on Klook

What to see in Quilcene after the race

Seeing Quilcene with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

City Sightseeing Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Cruise

$149

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Quilcene.

Total cost and budget for Olympic Mountains Trail Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Olympic Mountains Trail Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Quilcene runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Olympic Mountains Trail Races

FAQ
When does Olympic Mountains Trail Races 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, August 21, 2027 in Quilcene, WA, United States.

What distances does Olympic Mountains Trail Races 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Olympic Mountains Trail Races 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Olympic Mountains Trail Races 2027 start?

Quilcene, WA. (From the 2026 edition)

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