sun mountain 50M/50K/20M/25K
WINTHROP, WA
May 17 & 18 2025
Course Overview
Located on the eastern, and sunny side of the North Cascades - on the edge of the Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness, above the Methow River Valley - these courses offer great mountain trail running early in the year. You can expect fields of wildflowers, beautiful, snow-capped peaks of the Cascades in the distance, and mostly gradual, smooth, runnable trails with moderate amounts of elevation gain.
New for 2025, our Sun Mountain race courses will start and finish from the Chickadee Trailhead -- this will eliminate all the pavement we had run on in 2024. All participants, volunteers, friends and family will need to park at Big Twin Lake Resort Campground and take a shuttle bus to Chickadee. There will be no parking available at or near Chickadee and no vehicle access to any of the race course or aid stations. The limited parking that is available is to be left available for other trail users, this is essential to the success of this event and our ability to hold this event in the future.
These races take place on the ancestral lands of the sp̓aƛ̓mul̓əxʷəxʷ (Methow), Syilx (Okanagan), Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux) all of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation as well as the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla. For members of these tribes we will waive the race entry fee, please email us at [email protected]
Located on the eastern, and sunny side of the North Cascades - on the edge of the Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness, above the Methow River Valley - these courses offer great mountain trail running early in the year. You can expect fields of wildflowers, beautiful, snow-capped peaks of the Cascades in the distance, and mostly gradual, smooth, runnable trails with moderate amounts of elevation gain.
New for 2025, our Sun Mountain race courses will start and finish from the Chickadee Trailhead -- this will eliminate all the pavement we had run on in 2024. All participants, volunteers, friends and family will need to park at Big Twin Lake Resort Campground and take a shuttle bus to Chickadee. There will be no parking available at or near Chickadee and no vehicle access to any of the race course or aid stations. The limited parking that is available is to be left available for other trail users, this is essential to the success of this event and our ability to hold this event in the future.
These races take place on the ancestral lands of the sp̓aƛ̓mul̓əxʷəxʷ (Methow), Syilx (Okanagan), Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux) all of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation as well as the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla. For members of these tribes we will waive the race entry fee, please email us at [email protected]
Registration
50M: $230
50K: $180
20M: $155
25K: $150
50M: $230
50K: $180
20M: $155
25K: $150
Entrants
Coming soon!
Kids 1K Fun Run
Unfortunately we will not have a kids fun run this year. :(
Unfortunately we will not have a kids fun run this year. :(
Volunteers
We always need volunteers on race day and it is a great way to be a part of the event if you are not running or you can volunteer one day and run the other day. Volunteers earn all kinds of perks; they get to eat and drink for free, are eligible for raffle prizes from our sponsors, and earn credit towards a future Rainshadow race! Volunteer shifts range from just a couple hours in the morning to an all day aid station or something at the finish area. If you are new to volunteering, check out the job descriptions page to find the volunteer gig that is perfect for you! We promise you will have fun!
If you are interested in volunteering for the race, please email us.
We always need volunteers on race day and it is a great way to be a part of the event if you are not running or you can volunteer one day and run the other day. Volunteers earn all kinds of perks; they get to eat and drink for free, are eligible for raffle prizes from our sponsors, and earn credit towards a future Rainshadow race! Volunteer shifts range from just a couple hours in the morning to an all day aid station or something at the finish area. If you are new to volunteering, check out the job descriptions page to find the volunteer gig that is perfect for you! We promise you will have fun!
If you are interested in volunteering for the race, please email us.
Timeline
Friday May 16th
Saturday May 17th - 50M & 50K
Sunday May 18th - 20M & 25K
Monday May 19th
Early Starts
There will be no "early start" options available this year except for 25K runners who think they'll take more than 5 hours.
Friday May 16th
- 2:00pm: Runner check-in and camping check-in starts at Big Twin
- 10:00pm: Runner check-in and camping check-in ends for the night
Saturday May 17th - 50M & 50K
- 3:30am: Runner check-in starts
- 4:15am: Buses depart Big Twin with 50M runners
- 4:30am: Buses arrive at start/finish with 50M runners
- 5:00am: 50M Start
- 5:15am: Buses depart Big Twin with Wave #1 50K runners
- 5:30am: Buses arrive at start/finish with Wave #1 50K runners
- 6:00am: Wave #1 50K Start
- 6:15am: Buses depart Big Twin with Wave #2 50K runners
- 6:30am: Buses arrive at start/finish with Wave #2 50K runners
- 7:00am: Wave #2 50K Start
- 9:15am: The first Bus for friends and family departs Big Twin
- ~9:00pm: Cutoff at Finish Line
Sunday May 18th - 20M & 25K
- 5:30am: Runner check-in starts
- 6:15am: Buses depart Big Twin with 20M runners
- 6:30am: Buses arrive at start/finish with 50M runners
- 7:00am: 20M Start
- 7:15am: Buses depart Big Twin with Wave #1 25K runners
- 7:30am: Buses arrive at start/finish with Wave #1 25K runners
- 8:00am: Wave #1 25K Start
- 8:15am: Buses depart Big Twin with Wave #2 25K runners
- 8:30am: Buses arrive at start/finish with Wave #2 25K runners
- 9:00am: Wave #2 25K Start
- 9:15am: The first Bus for friends and family departs Big Twin
- ~1:30pm: Cutoff at Finish Line
Monday May 19th
- All Campers must depart by noon
Early Starts
There will be no "early start" options available this year except for 25K runners who think they'll take more than 5 hours.
Specific Course Details
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50 Mile -- Saturday May 17
Elevation gain: 9500ft Elevation loss: 9500ft Aid Stations: 7 Cutoff Time: 16+ hours |
50K -- Saturday May 17
Elevation gain: 5500ft Elevation loss: 5500ft Aid Stations: 4 Cutoff Time: 14+ hours |
20 Mile -- Sunday May 18
Elevation gain: 3500ft Elevation loss:3500ft Aid Stations: 2 Cutoff Time: 6.5+ hours |
25K -- Sunday May 18
Elevation gain: 3100ft Elevation loss: 3100ft Aid Stations: 2 Cutoff Time: 5.5+ hours |
An example of our course markings at our Yakima Skyline 50k/25k
Course Markings
The courses will be very well marked -- most, if not all, runners should have no problem staying on the race route by following our course markings. We use pink/black checkered ribbons tied onto clothespins that we clip onto tree branches, sign posts, bushes, etc. along the race route. At intersections or anywhere that might confusing we'll use multiple ribbons and yellow and black arrow signs. The course SHOULD be very well marked but S*@# does sometimes happen so just in case something happens to the markings we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the route, carry a paper map and or have the GPS route in your watch or phone and carry a spare battery to charge your phone or watch. Every intersection SHOULD be clearly marked but you also need to be paying attention to make sure you don't miss a turn. Between intersections we normally do a "confidence" ribbon every half mile or so. You shouldn't ever go more than a mile with out seeing a ribbon and or arrow sign and quite often you'll see them more often than once a half mile. And we mark tricky turns and confusing areas with extra signs and ribbons. It's rare that people take a wrong turn/get off course but it does happen, if that happens to you turn around and re-trace your steps until you see signs and ribbons then continue on course from there.
The courses will be very well marked -- most, if not all, runners should have no problem staying on the race route by following our course markings. We use pink/black checkered ribbons tied onto clothespins that we clip onto tree branches, sign posts, bushes, etc. along the race route. At intersections or anywhere that might confusing we'll use multiple ribbons and yellow and black arrow signs. The course SHOULD be very well marked but S*@# does sometimes happen so just in case something happens to the markings we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the route, carry a paper map and or have the GPS route in your watch or phone and carry a spare battery to charge your phone or watch. Every intersection SHOULD be clearly marked but you also need to be paying attention to make sure you don't miss a turn. Between intersections we normally do a "confidence" ribbon every half mile or so. You shouldn't ever go more than a mile with out seeing a ribbon and or arrow sign and quite often you'll see them more often than once a half mile. And we mark tricky turns and confusing areas with extra signs and ribbons. It's rare that people take a wrong turn/get off course but it does happen, if that happens to you turn around and re-trace your steps until you see signs and ribbons then continue on course from there.
*** The Finish Cutoff Times are not strictly enforced unlike the other cutoff times listed. The finish cutoff time is a guide, a time to shoot for and plan for, but if you come in to the finish after that time it's ok you'll still get an official finish time as long as you make the cutoff times at each of the aid stations.
Aid Stations
The foods and drinks we typically will have at the aid stations is water, Gnarly electrolyte drink, Coke, ginger ale, Sprite, Gu energy gels, fruit (bananas, grapes and watermelon), cookies (Oreos), candy (fun size candy bars, gummy bears, M&Ms etc), PB&J sandwiches, and potato chips.
There will also be first aid supplies and period products for issues that arise on the course.
Our volunteers are tracking all runners at the aid stations, so please wear your bib visibly on the front of your body.
The foods and drinks we typically will have at the aid stations is water, Gnarly electrolyte drink, Coke, ginger ale, Sprite, Gu energy gels, fruit (bananas, grapes and watermelon), cookies (Oreos), candy (fun size candy bars, gummy bears, M&Ms etc), PB&J sandwiches, and potato chips.
There will also be first aid supplies and period products for issues that arise on the course.
Our volunteers are tracking all runners at the aid stations, so please wear your bib visibly on the front of your body.
Cut-off Times
In order to keep our race on schedule and within the time limits of our permits, we have cut-off times at the aid stations. If you are not leaving the aid station by the cut-off time, you will be given a ride back to the finish area by staff or volunteers.
Although these are public trails, you are participating on them as a registered participant of our event and by signing up for the race, you agree to follow our rules and conditions for completing (or not completing) the race. Our sweeps will be leaving right at cut off time, taking down course markings with them. If you refuse to leave the course after cut off and end up getting lost or injured, requiring search and rescue, our permitting agency could look at that as negligence on our end (allowing runners on the course with no course markings or after the time we agreed to stop people). We take this rule seriously and as it puts our permits in jeopardy, if any runner violates this rule, they may be subject to a ban from future races.
For the past few years we've been trying to extend our cutoff times to make them as generous as we can to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to participate and have a decent chance at finishing the race. If you believe you'll need more time that our cutoff times allow we can often allow you to take an early start. Please email us if interested in an early start or if you have questions/suggestions about our cutoff times.
In order to keep our race on schedule and within the time limits of our permits, we have cut-off times at the aid stations. If you are not leaving the aid station by the cut-off time, you will be given a ride back to the finish area by staff or volunteers.
Although these are public trails, you are participating on them as a registered participant of our event and by signing up for the race, you agree to follow our rules and conditions for completing (or not completing) the race. Our sweeps will be leaving right at cut off time, taking down course markings with them. If you refuse to leave the course after cut off and end up getting lost or injured, requiring search and rescue, our permitting agency could look at that as negligence on our end (allowing runners on the course with no course markings or after the time we agreed to stop people). We take this rule seriously and as it puts our permits in jeopardy, if any runner violates this rule, they may be subject to a ban from future races.
For the past few years we've been trying to extend our cutoff times to make them as generous as we can to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to participate and have a decent chance at finishing the race. If you believe you'll need more time that our cutoff times allow we can often allow you to take an early start. Please email us if interested in an early start or if you have questions/suggestions about our cutoff times.
Drop Bags
Runners can have drop bags at the start/finish and at all of our aid stations except at Ridge Aid Station.
For those not familiar with drop bags, it's a way for you to have certain items at specific aid stations. If you like to have a certain kind of nutrition or specific brand of electrolyte, you can put those in your bag and restock at the aid station instead of carrying it the whole way. Some people leave extra layers of clothing, gloves or hats, or dry socks in their bags. Runners are responsible for providing their own bag.
There will be tarps set up at check-in, one for each aid station location, along with duct tape and sharpies. Runners are allowed one bag per location and should be labeled with: name, bib number, and aid station name. Our volunteers will be transporting the bags to to the aid station and back to the finish once they close for the day.
Runners can also leave a drop bag at the start/finish area for when they are done. Plan to bring the bag on the shuttle bus with you and at the start/finish area there will be a designated tarp/tent to leave it during the race.
Runners can have drop bags at the start/finish and at all of our aid stations except at Ridge Aid Station.
For those not familiar with drop bags, it's a way for you to have certain items at specific aid stations. If you like to have a certain kind of nutrition or specific brand of electrolyte, you can put those in your bag and restock at the aid station instead of carrying it the whole way. Some people leave extra layers of clothing, gloves or hats, or dry socks in their bags. Runners are responsible for providing their own bag.
There will be tarps set up at check-in, one for each aid station location, along with duct tape and sharpies. Runners are allowed one bag per location and should be labeled with: name, bib number, and aid station name. Our volunteers will be transporting the bags to to the aid station and back to the finish once they close for the day.
Runners can also leave a drop bag at the start/finish area for when they are done. Plan to bring the bag on the shuttle bus with you and at the start/finish area there will be a designated tarp/tent to leave it during the race.
No Crew Access Except at the Finish Line
There will be no crew access to the course including at the aid stations. There’s very limited parking in the entire Sun Mountain Trail System and the roads you'd drive to get to the aid stations are used by the runners and other trail users so to keep the dust down and for everyone's safety we are choosing to restrict crew access to only the finish. We instead encourage your crew to enjoy the beautiful Big Twin Lake and the many other things to do and places to explore around the Methow Valley while you're out running.
Your crew (friends and family) can not park anywhere at the Sun Mountain Trail System including at the start/finish area. Instead we are offering them the option to take the shuttle bus to/from Big Twin Resort & Campground. The cost for the shuttle for your crew is $10 per adult (kids 18 and under are free). You can pay for the shuttle for your crew when you register and again when we get closer to race week you'll also be able to pay for crew shuttle passes then. The shuttle service will be available for crew starting at 9am each day, prior to that time the shuttle buses are only for the runners. Crew will not be able to be at the start of the race, only at the finish.
There will be no crew access to the course including at the aid stations. There’s very limited parking in the entire Sun Mountain Trail System and the roads you'd drive to get to the aid stations are used by the runners and other trail users so to keep the dust down and for everyone's safety we are choosing to restrict crew access to only the finish. We instead encourage your crew to enjoy the beautiful Big Twin Lake and the many other things to do and places to explore around the Methow Valley while you're out running.
Your crew (friends and family) can not park anywhere at the Sun Mountain Trail System including at the start/finish area. Instead we are offering them the option to take the shuttle bus to/from Big Twin Resort & Campground. The cost for the shuttle for your crew is $10 per adult (kids 18 and under are free). You can pay for the shuttle for your crew when you register and again when we get closer to race week you'll also be able to pay for crew shuttle passes then. The shuttle service will be available for crew starting at 9am each day, prior to that time the shuttle buses are only for the runners. Crew will not be able to be at the start of the race, only at the finish.
The Finish Line & The Post Race Party
The finish (and the start) will be at Chickadee Trailhead. As stated above the only way we are allowing folks to get there is by shuttle bus because parking is way too limited for a race of our size and that parking lot already fills up with regular trail users on weekends in May anyhow. So to be good neighbors we're shuttling everyone to and from to save the parking spaces for other folks. At Chickadee you can leave a drop bag and we'll also have drinks and a few light snacks. Folks can hang out as long as they want and if your crew wants they can take the shuttle bus and be there to see you cross the finish line. The cost for the shuttle for your crew is $10 per adult (kids 18 and under are free).
The post race party with fresh wood-fired pizza from Pizza Rocks!, local beer from Old Schoolhouse Brewery, other food and drinks (cider, NA beer, soft drinks, etc) and live music will be lakeside at Big Twin Lake Resort. This will be the more comfortable and convenient location for your friends and family to wait for you to get done running. And we will celebrate everyone as they return! So in some ways we'll have two finish lines! :) The cost for the post race food and drinks for your crew is $20 per person.
The post race party with fresh wood-fired pizza from Pizza Rocks!, local beer from Old Schoolhouse Brewery, other food and drinks (cider, NA beer, soft drinks, etc) and live music will be lakeside at Big Twin Lake Resort. This will be the more comfortable and convenient location for your friends and family to wait for you to get done running. And we will celebrate everyone as they return! So in some ways we'll have two finish lines! :) The cost for the post race food and drinks for your crew is $20 per person.
Driving Directions to Big Twin Resort & Campground
The race camping and parking is at Big Twin Lake Resort. The address is 210 Twin Lakes Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862. Click here for google directions
There is no parking for runners or their friends and family (crew) allowed at or near the Sun Mountain Trail System. Your crew also can not drop you off at the start/finish. Everyone must take the shuttle buses.
Airports
The closest airport to the race is Wentachee’s Pangborn Internation Airport (EAT) with a two hour drive to Winthrop.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is a 5 hour drive.
Spokane International Airport (GEG), is a 4 hour drive.
The race camping and parking is at Big Twin Lake Resort. The address is 210 Twin Lakes Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862. Click here for google directions
There is no parking for runners or their friends and family (crew) allowed at or near the Sun Mountain Trail System. Your crew also can not drop you off at the start/finish. Everyone must take the shuttle buses.
Airports
The closest airport to the race is Wentachee’s Pangborn Internation Airport (EAT) with a two hour drive to Winthrop.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is a 5 hour drive.
Spokane International Airport (GEG), is a 4 hour drive.
Official Race Camping at Big Twin
Again for 2025 our home away from home for race weekend will be the beautiful and spacious Big Twin Lake Resort. This is your most convenient option as this is also where you'll catch the shuttle buses to/from the race start/finish area. To reserve your campsite click here
From the very first conversation with Loree and Jessica it was obvious we had found our new home. This multi-generation family business will soon be celebrating their 100th anniversary! Any small biz that's been around that long must be doing something right and after our first meetings with them at Big Twin it was easy to imagine us having a great race weekend there. It's a huge park-like property on the west side of Big Twin Lake just a few miles outside of downtown Winthrop and just 5 miles from the trails at Sun Mountain. This year we will have the property all to ourselves!
This is a great place for you and your friends and family to hang out for the whole weekend! The campground amenities include: playset for children, swimming dock, boat launch, boat dock, boat rentals (pedal boats, paddle boards, row boats), free WiFi at select sites and at the camp office, coin operated showers in the bathhouse, ice and firewood for sale at camp store. And it's a short drive to the towns of Winthrop, Twisp and Mazama with all kinds of fun things to do for everyone!
EACH CAMP SITE RESERVATION IS FOR THREE NIGHTS
Your reservation includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights--the price is the same even if you don't stay all three nights. Checkout by Noon on Monday unless your site is available AND you make special arrangements with Big Twin Resort.
PREMIUM RV CAMP SITE: $145 Amenities: your own individual site, water, 30 amp electric, picnic table, fire pit, sewer dump available. Some sites are pull in or back in, limited pull through sites available. Maximum trailer length varies per site from 18ft for the smallest one to multiple sites that can handle 32-40ft trailers. There are only 28 of these sites!
(SOLD OUT) PREMIUM CAMP SITE: $85 Amenities: your own individual site, picnic table, fire pit, short walk to the lake and to the bathrooms. These sites are for tents and folks sleeping in their vehicles that are 24 feet or less. There are only twelve of these sites!
BASIC RV CAMP SITE: $75 These sites are for vehicles 25+ feet. Price is per vehicle (truck & trailer counts as one vehicle). We'll set aside a big flat area for ya.
BASIC CAMP SITE: $45 These sites are for tents and folks sleeping in their vehicles that are 24 feet or less. Price is per tent or per vehicle if you're sleeping in your vehicle. You'll choose your own site from the available areas that aren't already reserved for others.
From the very first conversation with Loree and Jessica it was obvious we had found our new home. This multi-generation family business will soon be celebrating their 100th anniversary! Any small biz that's been around that long must be doing something right and after our first meetings with them at Big Twin it was easy to imagine us having a great race weekend there. It's a huge park-like property on the west side of Big Twin Lake just a few miles outside of downtown Winthrop and just 5 miles from the trails at Sun Mountain. This year we will have the property all to ourselves!
This is a great place for you and your friends and family to hang out for the whole weekend! The campground amenities include: playset for children, swimming dock, boat launch, boat dock, boat rentals (pedal boats, paddle boards, row boats), free WiFi at select sites and at the camp office, coin operated showers in the bathhouse, ice and firewood for sale at camp store. And it's a short drive to the towns of Winthrop, Twisp and Mazama with all kinds of fun things to do for everyone!
EACH CAMP SITE RESERVATION IS FOR THREE NIGHTS
Your reservation includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights--the price is the same even if you don't stay all three nights. Checkout by Noon on Monday unless your site is available AND you make special arrangements with Big Twin Resort.
PREMIUM RV CAMP SITE: $145 Amenities: your own individual site, water, 30 amp electric, picnic table, fire pit, sewer dump available. Some sites are pull in or back in, limited pull through sites available. Maximum trailer length varies per site from 18ft for the smallest one to multiple sites that can handle 32-40ft trailers. There are only 28 of these sites!
(SOLD OUT) PREMIUM CAMP SITE: $85 Amenities: your own individual site, picnic table, fire pit, short walk to the lake and to the bathrooms. These sites are for tents and folks sleeping in their vehicles that are 24 feet or less. There are only twelve of these sites!
BASIC RV CAMP SITE: $75 These sites are for vehicles 25+ feet. Price is per vehicle (truck & trailer counts as one vehicle). We'll set aside a big flat area for ya.
BASIC CAMP SITE: $45 These sites are for tents and folks sleeping in their vehicles that are 24 feet or less. Price is per tent or per vehicle if you're sleeping in your vehicle. You'll choose your own site from the available areas that aren't already reserved for others.
Lodging Nearby
Hotel rooms, cabins and campgrounds book up fast and often are sold out months in advance. May has become a pretty popular time to visit the Methow Valley so be sure to book your accommodations asap!
Spring Creek Ranch has a beautiful cabin and house available as nightly rentals but alas we've already booked them for our staff and pizza crew for race week/weekend. But please do keep them in mind if you come out any other time of the year!
The North Cascades Mountain Hostel is owned and operated by good friends of ours and offers affordable rooms and cabins in the heart of Winthrop.
Other options that are also in Winthrop: Sun Mountain Lodge and the Patterson Lake Cabins, Chewuch Inn, Methow River Lodge and Cabins, Observatory Inn, Hotel Rio Vista, River's Edge Resort, River Run Inn, River Pines Inn, Bunkhouse Inn, Mt Gardner Inn, Virginian Resort, Winthrop Inn, Abby Creek Inn, Winthrop Mountain View Chalets.
For more hotel options in the area click here. And check with Methow Reservations and AirBNB for numerous house rental options.
Hotel rooms, cabins and campgrounds book up fast and often are sold out months in advance. May has become a pretty popular time to visit the Methow Valley so be sure to book your accommodations asap!
Spring Creek Ranch has a beautiful cabin and house available as nightly rentals but alas we've already booked them for our staff and pizza crew for race week/weekend. But please do keep them in mind if you come out any other time of the year!
The North Cascades Mountain Hostel is owned and operated by good friends of ours and offers affordable rooms and cabins in the heart of Winthrop.
Other options that are also in Winthrop: Sun Mountain Lodge and the Patterson Lake Cabins, Chewuch Inn, Methow River Lodge and Cabins, Observatory Inn, Hotel Rio Vista, River's Edge Resort, River Run Inn, River Pines Inn, Bunkhouse Inn, Mt Gardner Inn, Virginian Resort, Winthrop Inn, Abby Creek Inn, Winthrop Mountain View Chalets.
For more hotel options in the area click here. And check with Methow Reservations and AirBNB for numerous house rental options.
Other Camping Nearby
These are the other campgrounds in Winthrop:
Pine Near RV and Campground
Pearrygin Lake State Park
Silverline Lakeside Resort
Winthrop KOA
Riverbend RV and Campground is about a 10 minute drive away in Twisp
There are also quite a few U.S. Forest Service campgrounds in the area too, here's a list of closest ones to the race area: Early Winters, Klipchuck, and Lone Fir on HWY 20 west of Mazama; Ballard and River Bend on Lost River Rd/Harts Pass Rd west of Mazama; numerous campgrounds north of Winthrop, Buck Lake, Flat, Nice, Falls Creek, Chewuch; and up Twisp River Rd, west of Twisp, War Creek, Mystery, Poplar Creek and South Creek.
These are the other campgrounds in Winthrop:
Pine Near RV and Campground
Pearrygin Lake State Park
Silverline Lakeside Resort
Winthrop KOA
Riverbend RV and Campground is about a 10 minute drive away in Twisp
There are also quite a few U.S. Forest Service campgrounds in the area too, here's a list of closest ones to the race area: Early Winters, Klipchuck, and Lone Fir on HWY 20 west of Mazama; Ballard and River Bend on Lost River Rd/Harts Pass Rd west of Mazama; numerous campgrounds north of Winthrop, Buck Lake, Flat, Nice, Falls Creek, Chewuch; and up Twisp River Rd, west of Twisp, War Creek, Mystery, Poplar Creek and South Creek.
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Featured Artist
Our race artwork and the Rainshadow Running logo were designed by Baylie Peplow of Red Umbrella Designs. Baylie grew up in the Methow Valley and you can visit her new shop in Twisp! 502 S Glover Street Building O, Unit 2, Twisp, WA 98856
Our race artwork and the Rainshadow Running logo were designed by Baylie Peplow of Red Umbrella Designs. Baylie grew up in the Methow Valley and you can visit her new shop in Twisp! 502 S Glover Street Building O, Unit 2, Twisp, WA 98856
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Photos, Videos, Past Results & Race Reports
2023 50M RESULTS 50M PHOTOS
2023 20M RESULTS 20M PHOTOS
2023 50K RESULTS 50K PHOTOS
2023 25K RESULTS 25K PHOTOS
2022 50M RESULTS
2022 50M PHOTOS
CHARLENE WALDNER'S 2022 50M REPORT
2022 50K RESULTS
2022 50K PHOTOS
2022 25K RESULTS
2022 30K RESULTS
2022 25K/30K PHOTOS
Past race results for the 50M, 50k. Past results for the 25K To check out photos, media, and race reports from previous years, please choose the appropriate option below: We would love to feature your race report on our website. If you have one to share, please email it to [email protected]!
2023 50M RESULTS 50M PHOTOS
2023 20M RESULTS 20M PHOTOS
2023 50K RESULTS 50K PHOTOS
2023 25K RESULTS 25K PHOTOS
2022 50M RESULTS
2022 50M PHOTOS
CHARLENE WALDNER'S 2022 50M REPORT
2022 50K RESULTS
2022 50K PHOTOS
2022 25K RESULTS
2022 30K RESULTS
2022 25K/30K PHOTOS
Past race results for the 50M, 50k. Past results for the 25K To check out photos, media, and race reports from previous years, please choose the appropriate option below: We would love to feature your race report on our website. If you have one to share, please email it to [email protected]!
Race Rules
- Be nice: please be courteous of other trail users as well as fellow runners and volunteers. If you come upon hikers or other day users, please alert them of your presence and give them a chance to move over before you pass
- Passing: please yield to faster runners.
- One ear bud only: if you must wear headphones while running, they may only be in one ear and the volume must be low enough that you can hear others around you (we had an injury at one of our races due to someone not being able to hear while wearing both earbuds; so we take this rule seriously)
- No continuing on past cut off: for liability and safety reasons we cannot let any runner continue on their own past cut off time. We take this rule seriously. Please treat our aid station and sweep volunteers with respect. If you have an issue, find a race staff after the race and we are more than happy to have a conversation with you
- No cheating/course cutting/bandits/anything deemed unsportsmanlike: this could result in a ban from Rainshadow races and we just do not want to do that
- Dogs: Well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed. You must clean up after your dog, especially at the start/finish area (Big Twin Lake Resort)
- No performance enhancing substances
- Be on time: our sweeps go out shortly after the runners start and once they start, we cannot send out any runners after that
- No Pacers
- No crew access or crew support on the race course unless they arrive on foot or bicycle. Please no crews driving on Patterson Lake Road (crew that have reservations at Sun Mountain Lodge and Patterson Lake Cabins are allowed to drive Patterson Lake Road to go to/from your lodging but please do not drive to go see your runner at the aid stations or on the course).
- No Littering
- All local, state and federal laws must be followed as well as all instructions from race staff, aid station captains and road safety volunteers(cars will not be stopped).
Cancellations
By attending one of our events you agree to accept the terms of and abide by our cancellation policies, our COVID precautions, our event rules, our anti-discrimination policies and any other logistics or arrangements you that must adhere to. Please don't ask for an exception to our cancellation policies, we've given them a lot of consideration and have tried to be as generous as we can. If you would like to get more information about any of this or discuss things further please email us at [email protected]
If You Need to/Choose to Cancel Your Registration...
Please fill out this form before event day to let us know you will not be participating. We do not issue refunds, but depending on when you fill out the form you may be eligible for a rollover or credit. The amount of credit is based on when your cancellation form was submitted (see below). The credit can be used for any Rainshadow event and will be good for two years from the date we email you your coupon code.
If you cancel 31 days or more in advance, you have two options:
Option 1, you can rollover 100% of your entry fee to the same event the following year, including any other add-on charges you selected (merch, meal tickets for guests, etc.). You cannot be rolled over to a different event, only to the same event the following year, and you may only use the rollover option one time per registration.
Option 2, receive a 50% credit that you can use for any of our events + 100% of merchandise or anything else extra you may have ordered.
If you cancel less than 31 days before the event, rollovers are no longer an option, but you may be eligible for a credit based on when you cancel:
30 days to 7 days before event day: 50% of your entry fee + 50% of merchandise or anything else extra you ordered.
Less than 7 days before event day or after the event: No credits will be issued. This includes entry fees, merchandise and anything else you ordered.
No Bib transfers:
We do not allow folks to transfer or sell their bib or registration to another person. Any participants who give away their bib, or run under a different name, are subject to being permanently banned from our events.
Merch pick-up:
If you ordered merchandise for your event, you must pick it up at check in on the day of the event. All merchandise items not picked up are subject to being sold or given away. We do not hold onto your merch or ship it to you, you must be present at event check in to pick it up unless you have made prior arrangements with us.
If Rainshadow Cancels a Event...
If we have to cancel an event for any reason (COVID, wildfire, acts of nature, etc.) we understand the disappointment to the participants. But it's something that does happen from time to time so you should be aware of that possibility and understand that when signing up there is that risk.
In the event of a cancellation we will do our best to notify folks as soon as we can but sometimes it may be a last minute situation. All participants will be sent an email as soon as possible with information about the cancellation. If the reason for cancelling the event is something out of our control like (dangerous weather, COVID shutdowns, etc.) we will likely offer folks a 50% credit towards a future event. If we are forced to cancel an event once it's already begun no credits will be issued. We do not issue refunds for any reason.
We understand how much money, energy, and time goes into training for these events, so if we can make adjustments to our race plans instead of cancelling, that is our priority, but at the end of the day, the safety of the participants, volunteers, staff, and the general public will be the main factor in our decision to cancel.
Reminder:
By registering for one of our events you agreed to accept the terms of and abide by our cancellation policy, our COVID precautions, our event rules and any other logistics or arrangements you must adhere to. Please don't ask for an exception to our cancellation policies, we've given them a lot of consideration and have tried to be as generous as we can. If you have questions or would like more information please email us at [email protected]
By attending one of our events you agree to accept the terms of and abide by our cancellation policies, our COVID precautions, our event rules, our anti-discrimination policies and any other logistics or arrangements you that must adhere to. Please don't ask for an exception to our cancellation policies, we've given them a lot of consideration and have tried to be as generous as we can. If you would like to get more information about any of this or discuss things further please email us at [email protected]
If You Need to/Choose to Cancel Your Registration...
Please fill out this form before event day to let us know you will not be participating. We do not issue refunds, but depending on when you fill out the form you may be eligible for a rollover or credit. The amount of credit is based on when your cancellation form was submitted (see below). The credit can be used for any Rainshadow event and will be good for two years from the date we email you your coupon code.
If you cancel 31 days or more in advance, you have two options:
Option 1, you can rollover 100% of your entry fee to the same event the following year, including any other add-on charges you selected (merch, meal tickets for guests, etc.). You cannot be rolled over to a different event, only to the same event the following year, and you may only use the rollover option one time per registration.
Option 2, receive a 50% credit that you can use for any of our events + 100% of merchandise or anything else extra you may have ordered.
If you cancel less than 31 days before the event, rollovers are no longer an option, but you may be eligible for a credit based on when you cancel:
30 days to 7 days before event day: 50% of your entry fee + 50% of merchandise or anything else extra you ordered.
Less than 7 days before event day or after the event: No credits will be issued. This includes entry fees, merchandise and anything else you ordered.
No Bib transfers:
We do not allow folks to transfer or sell their bib or registration to another person. Any participants who give away their bib, or run under a different name, are subject to being permanently banned from our events.
Merch pick-up:
If you ordered merchandise for your event, you must pick it up at check in on the day of the event. All merchandise items not picked up are subject to being sold or given away. We do not hold onto your merch or ship it to you, you must be present at event check in to pick it up unless you have made prior arrangements with us.
If Rainshadow Cancels a Event...
If we have to cancel an event for any reason (COVID, wildfire, acts of nature, etc.) we understand the disappointment to the participants. But it's something that does happen from time to time so you should be aware of that possibility and understand that when signing up there is that risk.
In the event of a cancellation we will do our best to notify folks as soon as we can but sometimes it may be a last minute situation. All participants will be sent an email as soon as possible with information about the cancellation. If the reason for cancelling the event is something out of our control like (dangerous weather, COVID shutdowns, etc.) we will likely offer folks a 50% credit towards a future event. If we are forced to cancel an event once it's already begun no credits will be issued. We do not issue refunds for any reason.
We understand how much money, energy, and time goes into training for these events, so if we can make adjustments to our race plans instead of cancelling, that is our priority, but at the end of the day, the safety of the participants, volunteers, staff, and the general public will be the main factor in our decision to cancel.
Reminder:
By registering for one of our events you agreed to accept the terms of and abide by our cancellation policy, our COVID precautions, our event rules and any other logistics or arrangements you must adhere to. Please don't ask for an exception to our cancellation policies, we've given them a lot of consideration and have tried to be as generous as we can. If you have questions or would like more information please email us at [email protected]
Conatct Us
Questions? Comments? The race directors for all Rainshadow Running races are James Varner and Kathryn "Katy" Farrell.
Please contact us at [email protected]
Questions? Comments? The race directors for all Rainshadow Running races are James Varner and Kathryn "Katy" Farrell.
Please contact us at [email protected]