Plain 100M & 100K

Why run the Plain 100? The first eight years of the Plain 100 there were only four finishers! In time folks figured out how to manage themselves on our course. Approximately 50% now finish.

In Ultra running circles, the Plain Endurance Runs are singularly unique. Plain isn’t just the name of a town in Eastern Washington, it describes this race itself. Plain and simple; it’s you and you alone against the course. You receive no aid in the form of pacers, course markings or aid stations. Our volunteers staff checkpoints but, it’s Plain, they leave you to your own abilities. It’s like climbing Mt. Everest without the aid of supplemental oxygen. Hence our motto, “The Plain Endurance Runs are just Plain tough”. If you’re looking for the ultimate challenge you’ve come to the right place.

For those of you that want the Plain experience but don’t want the full meal deal, we have an entrée for you; the Plain 100K, one loop instead of two.

The Plain races take place on USFS trails and roads in the Cascade mountains in the Lake Wenatchee, Entiat, and Chelan ranger districts. There are approximately 85 miles of trail and 20 miles of forest service roads, all quite remote. Elevation gain/loss is roughly 21,000 feet. This is a self-supported event. There is one re-supply point after the first 100K. Your water sources are creeks and rivers on the course and you will be carrying all your food and necessary gear from the start, or from the resupply point. Train for long, totally self-sufficient segments on a fairly difficult course with great scenery.

For the 100 Miler, you must have completed a TRAIL 100 mile, the Plain 100K or equivalent prior to entry.

This is a non-profit event. All proceeds go to local Search and Rescue and military veteran support groups.