A Fast, Scenic Ultra Through the Central Cascades
Ultra Fest is a fast, flat Washington ultramarathon held in Easton near Snoqualmie Pass in the Central Cascades. Located about 1 hour east of Seattle, Ultra Fest offers a fast and scenic ultramarathon experience in the Cascade Mountains.
The smooth gravel rail trail course follows the Yakima River, Lake Easton, and the scenic shoreline of Keechelus Lake, offering beautiful views and runnable terrain. With minimal elevation gain and consistent footing, the course is ideal for first-time ultrarunners and experienced runners chasing a PR.
Distances For Every Runner
25K • 50K • 50M • 100K • 100M
Flat, fast gravel rail trail along Lake Easton and Keechelus Lake in the Cascade Mountains.
Finisher Awards
• All runners receive a custom Ultra Fest long-sleeve technical race shirt
• 25K & 50K finishers earn custom Ultra Fest finisher medals
• 50 Mile, 100K & 100 Mile finishers earn custom Ultra Fest belt buckles
• 100 Mile finishers also receive a soft Ultra Fest hoodie
The farther you go, the bigger the buckle.
Why Run Ultra Fest
• Fast & Runnable Course
Flat rail-trail terrain makes Ultra Fest approachable for first-time ultrarunners and ideal for experienced runners chasing PRs.
• Multiple Distances
Choose from 25K, 50K, 50 Mile, 100K, or 100 Mile on the scenic Palouse to Cascades rail trail.
• Cascade Mountain Scenery
Run along Lake Easton, Keechelus Lake, and the Yakima River with sweeping views of the central Cascades.
• Runner-Friendly Course
Smooth gravel trail, predictable terrain, and well-stocked aid stations make this a comfortable ultra experience.
• Great Swag & Finish Line Rewards
Medals, buckles, race shirts, and a special hoodie for 100-mile finishers.
Cut-Off Times
25K – 7 hours
50K – 11 hours
50 Mile – 16 hours
100K – 20 hours
100 Miler – 30 hours
Easton Fire Station Basecamp
All races start and finish at the Easton Fire Station. The centralized basecamp makes it easy for crews and spectators to follow runners throughout the race.
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Great for first time 50 miler. Make sure you bring a way to charge your phone/watch. Mine died with 5 miles to go. Sure it was my rookie mistake. MORE
Great for first time 50 miler. Make sure you bring a way to charge your phone/watch. Mine died with 5 miles to go. Sure it was my rookie mistake.