It’s time to get muddy! Warrior-on at one of the most popular ultras in the Northwest, featured in Runner’s World Trail Edition as one of the top Oregon trail races. This course gives runners a chance to run the trails around stunning Hagg Lake.
The Hagg Lake Mud Runs are run on two separate days. You can choose to run the 50K on Saturday, the 25k on Sunday or (if you are feeling extra crazy) you can run both days!
Both races start and finish at the Pavilion at Boat Ramp C. There is ample parking available at Boat Ramp C for everyone. 10 year finisher and volunteers will have reserved parking in the parking lot.
50K Course
The 50K consists of a group start by the Sain Creek Pavilion. Runners enjoy a little over 3 miles of an out-and-back on a gravel road. This really helps runners to spread everyone out along the course. Please note that this is the biggest elevation change you will encounter for the entire race. When runners come back through the start area, they’ll have a chance to shed clothing and prepare for trails. This is when the mud starts. You will run around Hagg Lake counter clockwise 2 times on the single track trail, pass by 5 aid stations including the start/finish, and eventually make your way back for the post race festivities.
25K Course
The 25K consists of a group start by the Sain Creek Pavilion. Runners enjoy about 1.5 miles of an out-and-back on a gravel road. This really helps runners to spread out along the course but please note that this is the biggest elevation change you will encounter for the entire race. When runners come back through the start area, they’ll have a chance to shed clothing and prepare for trails. This is when the mud starts. You will run around Hagg Lake counter clockwise on the single track trail, pass by a few aid stations and eventually make your way back to the finish and post race festivities.
Aid Stations
Our aid stations are manned by the best volunteers in the ultra running world. They will be well stocked with the usual Ultra fare: PB&J, bananas, oranges, gummy bears, trail mix, chips, GU products and water. There will also be a porta-potty at each aid station, along with basic first aid supplies. We will NOT have painkillers at the aid stations, so you are responsible for bringing any such aid as needed. You are also responsible for knowing what you need. If the aid stations are too far apart, it is up to you to bring your own aid as well. If you are injured on the course, you can drop out at an aid station and a volunteer will drive you to the finish. We ask all participants to notify aid station volunteers of injured runners that they pass so we can pick up the injured runner in-between aid stations and get them aid earlier if needed, or if they can not make it to the aid station on their own.
There are 5 aid stations on the course for the 50k and 2 for the 25K.
Hagg Mud went cupless in 2017! Hagg Mud will no longer have cups at any aid station for liquids. Please plan on bringing your own cup for aid station refreshment. We feel this is a smart thing to do for the environment. We will also be introducing new recycling initiatives to our race in order to limit our environmental impact.
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The more you slip...the more you run!
First trail race. We had a beautiful sunny day, but the day before it rained buckets. Lots of mud and puddles, mostly up and down single track trail. I think … MORE
First trail race. We had a beautiful sunny day, but the day before it rained buckets. Lots of mud and puddles, mostly up and down single track trail. I think for every step up, I took one back in a slide and slide downhill more times than I can count. It was unique. Aside from the beginning, I was mostly alone. Only 2 aid stations, but I brought my own liquids and a guy dressed as a taco gave me a gel (wish it was a taco!). I knew it would be difficult. Running 25 K isn’t the challenge for me, but trying not to fall and injure myself is. I also don’t have a device to know how many miles I ran or my pace, so because I ran mostly alone I didn’t know where I was or how I was doing. I felt super pumped when I heard someone blasting Lizzo and saw they were dressed as a flamingo and a chicken at a dance party. It really helped me get that second wind. The last few miles I swore I’d never do this again…but now I am dreaming of doing the 50k. No medal, but I don’t care. I love that I got tech socks and a beanie as they are actually useful, the tech shirt was optional
and I am glad I got it because it’s cool. Minestrone, cookies and beer relieved my pain. Volunteers and staff were super supportive. Photographer hiding in the woods to scare you as he take an awesome free photo. I loved it. Good times.
If you like mud then this is for you
Mud filled (fun?) run. Expect a slip or two and a race harder than the distance or elevation suggests if it's been a wet winter which it almost always is. … MORE
Mud filled (fun?) run. Expect a slip or two and a race harder than the distance or elevation suggests if it’s been a wet winter which it almost always is. Great swag socks for finishers.