Devil’s Gulch is a challenging race with three distances: a half marathon, 50 Miler and 100 Miler. This race was created by Jessie McClurg of Banshee Running, and Evergreen Trail Runs is honored to be continuing what she started. This course is different from most of our races–it’s got hot, …
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Devil’s Gulch is a challenging race with three distances: a half marathon, 50 Miler and 100 Miler. This race was created by Jessie McClurg of Banshee Running, and Evergreen Trail Runs is honored to be continuing what she started.
This course is different from most of our races–it’s got hot, dry high desert, wicked gulches and huge rock hoodoos! Plus an actual restaurant to serve you up some post-race food. The 100 Miler is a tough one, with lots and lots of vert and heat. The 50 Miler is….also challenging, just a half-portion of crazy. For those who have a more balanced relationship with running, we’ve got a half marathon too.
This is not a course to underestimate! While the views are spectacular and the geology fascinating, be prepared for long, steep climbs and descents on technical and rocky trails. There are also some very pleasant portions of this course like the nicely graded climb up the Mission Creek trail.
All distances will start with a climb up through the forest from the base area of the Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort. At the first break in the grade, the Half Marathon course will begin a fun descent down to meet the Mission Creek Trail and head back to the finish line at the ski area. The 50 mile and 100 mile runners will continue climbing up towards Mt. Lillian along Tronson Ridge. Here are where the views and the geology are the most magnificent! The course then descends off of Tronson Ridge only to climb back up and over Red Hill. After Red Hill enjoy a technical but steady descent to the Mission Creek Aid Station. The course will then start on a small loop on a nicely graded single track to the Sand Creek trailhead, back towards Red Hill, and back to the Mission Creek Aid Station. Then begins the smooth but steady climb (complete with many creek crossings to cool off and enjoy) back to Mission Ridge base area. While the 50 mile runners then get to rest their weary feet, the 100 mile runners will head back out to repeat the 50 mile loop.
There will be aid stations throughout the course with volunteers to help, food to eat and hydration to refuel. And of course, there will be an assortment of yummy food and treats waiting for you at the finish line.
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Beautiful and challenging
This race has gorgeous scenery and challenging climbs. The half marathon course is fun, with a variety of terrain. Great volunteers, and the finishing medallion was very cool. I have … MORE
This race has gorgeous scenery and challenging climbs. The half marathon course is fun, with a variety of terrain. Great volunteers, and the finishing medallion was very cool. I have to say though … I saw awesome looking t-shirts and was told they were $5. Cool! Then realized they only said “50 & 100 mile”. It made me feel like half finishers didn’t do enough to earn a shirt. I’d love to see that change next year! Great experience overall, though.
Hot and challenging
Pack lots of water and have fun. Awesome runnable trail. The views are great the whole way with some very cool rock formations. Aid stations had plenty of good food … MORE
Pack lots of water and have fun. Awesome runnable trail. The views are great the whole way with some very cool rock formations. Aid stations had plenty of good food and very nice volunteers. I’ll probably do it again.
Stunning Course
Very very hot with long stretches (11-14 miles) between aid. Carry more water than normal (more than 2 liters). Water drops were helpful but could have been spread out more, … MORE
Very very hot with long stretches (11-14 miles) between aid. Carry more water than normal (more than 2 liters). Water drops were helpful but could have been spread out more, a few were just a couple miles past an aid station. Later in the race there was a stream to filter water from. Views were absolutely stunning and volunteers were amazing. Would love this race to grow 🙌🏼
Washington state's Badwater!
Jaw-dropping scenery, the gamut of trail types, phenomenal volunteers and the best race creation team! Oh... and a race to challenge Captain America! MORE
Jaw-dropping scenery, the gamut of trail types, phenomenal volunteers and the best race creation team! Oh… and a race to challenge Captain America!