Teanaway Country 100M/50M/50K
September 19-20 2026 Cle Elum, WA
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Overview
The Teanaway Country is a tough and incredibly scenic part of in the Cascade Mountain Range in eastern Washington state. It feels remote despite being relatively accessible to civilization. And it's definitely rugged. The miles don't go by easy. Neither the "out and back" 100 miler, the point to point 50 miler nor the fiendishly nicknamed "teeny-way" 50K are to be taken lightly. The challenges are profound but so are the rewards as the beauty is as immense as the scale.
Created in 2018 by local ultrarunner Brian Morrison, Teanaway Country to highlight this stunning location and a community has as sprouted up around his inspiration from the shared desire celebrate the hard earned achievements of anyone who seeks out these mountains. In 2024 Brian decided to step back from directing the race. We are honored that he handed the reins over to us and we love that we can keep this awesome event going. Our goal is to continue the grassroots vibe and to let the world class course speak for itself, while we provide excellent course marking, top notch volunteers and and well stocked aid stations. Read here for more about the history of the creation of this race
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Teanaway Country 100M
Elevation gain: 31,000ft Elevation loss: 31,000ft Aid Stations: 12 Cutoff Time: 40+ hours*** Route: "Out and Back" Pacers: Yes, starting at mile 46.3 Required Gear: Yes Finisher Buckle: Yes |
Teanaway Country 50M
Elevation gain: 16,000ft Elevation loss: 15,000ft Aid Stations: 6 Cutoff Time: 24+ hours*** Route: "Point to Point" Pacers: No Required Gear: Yes Finisher Buckle: No |
Teeny-Way 50K
Elevation gain: 11,000ft Elevation loss: 11,000ft Aid Stations: 3 Cutoff Time: 13+ or 14+ hours*** Route: "Lollipop" Pacers: No Required Gear: Yes Finisher Buckle: No |
***The cutoff times at the finish line are not "set in stone" if you make all of the aid station cutoff times AND make it to the finish line having covered the entire course you'll be given an official finish time even if you arrive at the finish after the finish cutoff time. The drama of a strict cutoff time at the finish sure is exciting for the crowd at the big races like Western States and Hardrock but that's not our style, we want more finishers not less.
Registration
100M: Early bird $375 (before Apr 1), $450 (after Mar 31)
50M: Early bird $250 (before Apr 1), $290 (after Mar 31)
50K: Early bird $160 (before Apr 1), $185 (after Mar 31)
100M: Early bird $375 (before Apr 1), $450 (after Mar 31)
50M: Early bird $250 (before Apr 1), $290 (after Mar 31)
50K: Early bird $160 (before Apr 1), $185 (after Mar 31)
SUPPORTING TRAIL MIXED COLLECTIVE
$10 from each registration will go to the Trail Mixed Collective to support their core purpose of increasing access to outdoor sports for women of color. They believe that approaching new outdoor sports and later, advancing at them, relies on a few things: inspiration from people we can relate to, access to education and gear, safe community spaces, and motivation and guidance from mentors who care. The outdoors is for everyone, and their goal is to help create safe spaces to learn, grow, bond, and excel for women of color. And we couldn’t agree more!
$10 from each registration will go to the Trail Mixed Collective to support their core purpose of increasing access to outdoor sports for women of color. They believe that approaching new outdoor sports and later, advancing at them, relies on a few things: inspiration from people we can relate to, access to education and gear, safe community spaces, and motivation and guidance from mentors who care. The outdoors is for everyone, and their goal is to help create safe spaces to learn, grow, bond, and excel for women of color. And we couldn’t agree more!
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Do you want to race but can’t afford the entry fee? Are you a part of the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ community? Apply to the Trail Mix Fund to have your registration fee waived. |
Required Gear
Because of the remote nature of these courses, we require all participants to carry the following kit:
Because of the remote nature of these courses, we require all participants to carry the following kit:
- Pack/running vest
- 30+ ounces of water
- Emergency blanket/bivy
- Waterproof jacket
- Headlamp/flashlight
Trail Work/Donation Requirement & Qualifying
RACE QUALIFIER FOR 100 MILE ENTRANTS:
ALL 100 Mile entrants must have completed one of the following:
TRAIL WORK REQUIREMENT FOR 100 MILE ENTRANTS:
TRAIL WORK: All participants in our 100-mile races (Orcas Island and Teanaway Country) are required to perform a day of volunteer trail work on trails (any trails, any where) for at least one day (6 to 8 hours, time may include drive time) in the 12 months prior to race day. Our goal is to have runners give back directly to the trails that they love, train and or race on by working to repair, maintain, and build them or help to fund organizations that do that work Click on the link below to fill out the form.
To help folks find trail work opportunities in the Pacific Northwest and around the country folks can check out our For The Trails webpage which lists the trail work parties we are organizing and featuring as well as many others.
Alternatively, if you cannot complete the trail work in time, you have the option to donate to a group or organization who focuses on trail restoration, building, or conservation. You could even contribute to our own For The Trails Fund to support the trail work on the trails we use for our races. We have set the minimum donation at $100 and you need to submit proof of the donation by filling out the form below.
RACE QUALIFIER FOR 100 MILE ENTRANTS:
ALL 100 Mile entrants must have completed one of the following:
- Organized trail 50-miler OR 100K with at least 7,000 feet of gain since Jan. 1st 2021
- Organized trail 100 mile race since Jan. 1st, 2021
TRAIL WORK REQUIREMENT FOR 100 MILE ENTRANTS:
TRAIL WORK: All participants in our 100-mile races (Orcas Island and Teanaway Country) are required to perform a day of volunteer trail work on trails (any trails, any where) for at least one day (6 to 8 hours, time may include drive time) in the 12 months prior to race day. Our goal is to have runners give back directly to the trails that they love, train and or race on by working to repair, maintain, and build them or help to fund organizations that do that work Click on the link below to fill out the form.
To help folks find trail work opportunities in the Pacific Northwest and around the country folks can check out our For The Trails webpage which lists the trail work parties we are organizing and featuring as well as many others.
Alternatively, if you cannot complete the trail work in time, you have the option to donate to a group or organization who focuses on trail restoration, building, or conservation. You could even contribute to our own For The Trails Fund to support the trail work on the trails we use for our races. We have set the minimum donation at $100 and you need to submit proof of the donation by filling out the form below.
Race Weekend Timeline
Friday September 18th 2026
Friday September 18th 2026
- 4:00 to 6:00 PM: Optional Race Check-in at Basecamp Books & Bites Roslyn Yard in Roslyn, WA
- 4:00 AM: 100M & 50M Race Check-in & Drop Bag Deposit
- 4:45 AM: 100M & 50M Course Briefing
- 5:00 AM: 100M & 50M Race Start
- 6:30 AM: 50K Race Check-in
- 7:00 AM: 50K Early Start
- 8:00 AM: 50K Race Start
- 9:00 PM: 50K Race Conclusion**
**Even though the Teeny-Way 50K cut off is technically at 9:00PM anyone who makes it out of the last aid station by the cutoff there and then completes the course will get an official finish even if they arrive after 9pm.
- 1:45 AM: 50M Cutoff at Miller Peak Aid Station (mile 46.3)
- 5:00 AM: 50M Cutoff at 50M finish (actually mile 53.7)
- 9:00 PM: Teanaway Country 100M Race Conclusion**
- **Even though the Teanaway Country 100M cut off is technically at 9:00PM anyone who makes it out of the last aid station by the cutoff there and then completes the course will get an official finish even if they arrive after 9pm.
Course
These courses will challenge folks of all levels. Rocky and rough terrain. Long, steep hills. Big distances between aid stations. Mountain weather. This is wild and remote country. Rescue, if needed, could take many hours so you'll need to be prepared.
September in the high mountains of Washington can be a bit of a mixed bag weather wise. The days could be very warm even hot. And the nights quite cool, not unusual to drop below freezing. There’s potential for wind, rain, snow and lightning storms. Folks should carry with them multiple layers and have spares in their drop bags to accommodate the variable weather.
Though unlikely you will see them, you should be prepared for possible encounters with rattlesnakes, black bears, cougars, and even wolves.
There are six aid station locations, the 100 milers will go through each of them twice, the 50 milers will go through each of them once and the 50K folks will go through Gallaher twice and Van Epps once. They are on average 8+ miles apart and the furthest distance is 10.6 miles between stations. Given the rugged terrain and elevation gain it's going to take you a few hours (under the best circumstances) to go between aid stations. We recommend that you carry at least 40 ounces of water and at least enough food to last three to four hours.
September in the high mountains of Washington can be a bit of a mixed bag weather wise. The days could be very warm even hot. And the nights quite cool, not unusual to drop below freezing. There’s potential for wind, rain, snow and lightning storms. Folks should carry with them multiple layers and have spares in their drop bags to accommodate the variable weather.
Though unlikely you will see them, you should be prepared for possible encounters with rattlesnakes, black bears, cougars, and even wolves.
There are six aid station locations, the 100 milers will go through each of them twice, the 50 milers will go through each of them once and the 50K folks will go through Gallaher twice and Van Epps once. They are on average 8+ miles apart and the furthest distance is 10.6 miles between stations. Given the rugged terrain and elevation gain it's going to take you a few hours (under the best circumstances) to go between aid stations. We recommend that you carry at least 40 ounces of water and at least enough food to last three to four hours.
DOWNLOAD GPS FILE & PRINTER FRIENDLY MAPS
| Teanaway Country 100M GPS FILE |
| Printer Friendly Course Map |
| Printer Friendly Course Map -- West Half |
| Printer Friendly Course Map -- East Half |
Aid Stations
There will be twelve full service aid stations fully stocked with water, assorted gels, Gnarly electrolyte drink, chips, fresh fruit, chocolate, pb & j sandwiches, soda, hot water, and hot soup/broth. Each aid station will also have their own special food (quesadillas, bacon, perogies, sushi rolls, etc). Our aid station volunteers are very experienced and we promise to take good care of you and keep you well fueled while you are running. However, if there is anything specific you want at the aid stations, you should leave them in your drop bag.
Sasse Ridge Aid Station
Beverly Turnpike Aid Station
Miller Peak Aid Station
There will be twelve full service aid stations fully stocked with water, assorted gels, Gnarly electrolyte drink, chips, fresh fruit, chocolate, pb & j sandwiches, soda, hot water, and hot soup/broth. Each aid station will also have their own special food (quesadillas, bacon, perogies, sushi rolls, etc). Our aid station volunteers are very experienced and we promise to take good care of you and keep you well fueled while you are running. However, if there is anything specific you want at the aid stations, you should leave them in your drop bag.
Sasse Ridge Aid Station
- Miles: 6.5 & 93.5
- Drop Bags: No
- Crew Access: No
- Miles: 16.0 & 84.0
- Drop Bags: No
- Crew Access: No
- Cutoff at Mile 84: Sunday at 4:50pm
- Miles: 21.5 & 78.5
- Drop Bags: No
- Crew Access: No
- Cut off at Mile 78.5: Sunday at 2:40pm
- Miles: 28.7 & 71.3
- Drop Bags: Yes
- Crew Access: Yes
- Cut off at Mile 71.3: Sunday at 11:50am
Beverly Turnpike Aid Station
- Miles: 35.7 & 64.3
- Drop Bags: Yes
- Crew Access: Yes
- Cut off at Mile 64.3: Sunday at 9:00am
Miller Peak Aid Station
- Miles: 46.3 & 53.7
- Drop Bags: Yes
- Crew Access: Yes
- Cut off at Mile 53.7: Sunday at 5:00am
Cut-offs
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driving Directions, Crew Access & Parking Pass Needed
Every vehicle will need a Northwest Forest Pass. The entire race is on US Forest Service land.
The race start/finish area is about 30 minutes north of the closest town (Ronald, WA) at the Salmon La Sac Sno Park which is on Forest Service Rd 4315 about a quarter mile off of Salmon La Sac Rd. (WA-903). WATCH OUT FOR SPEED TRAPS AND DEER! Give yourself extra time so you can go slow.
Crew are only allowed at these aid stations: Iron Peak, Beverly Turnpike and Miller Peak. Each will require a certain amount of walking from where your crew parks to the aid station location and it's an uphill walk for Iron Peak and Beverly; flat walk to Miller.
Every vehicle will need a Northwest Forest Pass. The entire race is on US Forest Service land.
The race start/finish area is about 30 minutes north of the closest town (Ronald, WA) at the Salmon La Sac Sno Park which is on Forest Service Rd 4315 about a quarter mile off of Salmon La Sac Rd. (WA-903). WATCH OUT FOR SPEED TRAPS AND DEER! Give yourself extra time so you can go slow.
Crew are only allowed at these aid stations: Iron Peak, Beverly Turnpike and Miller Peak. Each will require a certain amount of walking from where your crew parks to the aid station location and it's an uphill walk for Iron Peak and Beverly; flat walk to Miller.
Pacers
For safety reasons pacers are allowed starting at Miller Peak Aid Station at Mile 43.6. Pacers are there for your safety and provide encouragement not to carry stuff for you or support you in any material way. Folks who get aid from their pacers (or crew) any where other than at a crew accessible aid station can be disqualified as it's an unfair advantage and against our rules.
Pacers must register either online or at the race before the join you on the course.
For safety reasons pacers are allowed starting at Miller Peak Aid Station at Mile 43.6. Pacers are there for your safety and provide encouragement not to carry stuff for you or support you in any material way. Folks who get aid from their pacers (or crew) any where other than at a crew accessible aid station can be disqualified as it's an unfair advantage and against our rules.
Pacers must register either online or at the race before the join you on the course.
Volunteers
Volunteering for a 100 miler is a special thing. You're there for a long time just like the runners. You are exposed to the elements just like the runners. And with Teanaway being an out and back race you really get to know the runners. It's a shared experience. And you really matter. You can really help a runner make it to the finish and make their dreams come true. It's a cool thing.
We have several volunteer roles available! Volunteers earn all kinds of perks; they get to eat and drink for free, receive a free volunteer t-shirt, and earn credit towards a future Rainshadow event!
If you are interested in volunteering for the race, please email us at [email protected]
Volunteering for a 100 miler is a special thing. You're there for a long time just like the runners. You are exposed to the elements just like the runners. And with Teanaway being an out and back race you really get to know the runners. It's a shared experience. And you really matter. You can really help a runner make it to the finish and make their dreams come true. It's a cool thing.
We have several volunteer roles available! Volunteers earn all kinds of perks; they get to eat and drink for free, receive a free volunteer t-shirt, and earn credit towards a future Rainshadow event!
If you are interested in volunteering for the race, please email us at [email protected]
Nearby Camping & Lodging Options
HOTELS & INNS
Best Western Cle Elum
Suncadia
Stewart Lodge
The Last Resort
The Timberlodge Inn
CAMPING
Salmon La Sac Campground
Salmon La Sac Sno-Park*
Cle Elum River Campground
*Salmon La Sac Sno-Park is the location for the start, finish, and command center of the Teanaway Country 100. Due to race activities, we cannot guarantee a quiet location for you to rest but it's free (other than the required parking pass) and it's the closest option!
HOTELS & INNS
Best Western Cle Elum
Suncadia
Stewart Lodge
The Last Resort
The Timberlodge Inn
CAMPING
Salmon La Sac Campground
Salmon La Sac Sno-Park*
Cle Elum River Campground
*Salmon La Sac Sno-Park is the location for the start, finish, and command center of the Teanaway Country 100. Due to race activities, we cannot guarantee a quiet location for you to rest but it's free (other than the required parking pass) and it's the closest option!
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100M Results
2025 Cancelled (Labor Mountain Fire) 2024 33 finishers out of 48 starters (69%) 2023 23 finishers out of 46 starters (50%) 2022 33 finishers out of 63 starters (52%) 2021 35 finishers out of 72 starters (49%) 2020 Cancelled (COVID) 2019 Cancelled mid-race (severe storm) 2018 51 finishers out of 76 starters (67%) |
50M Results
2025 Cancelled (Labor Mountain Fire) |
Media
"Teanaway Country 100: The Hardest 100 You've Never Heard Of" by Brian Morrison in Ultrarunning Magazine
"Teanaway Country 100: The Hardest 100 You've Never Heard Of" by Brian Morrison in Ultrarunning Magazine
Cancellations
If You Need to/Choose to Cancel Your Registration...
If You Need to/Choose to Cancel Your Registration...
Please let us know before event day to let us know you will not be participating. We do not issue refunds, rollovers or transfers but depending on when you fill out the form you may be eligible for a credit. The amount of credit is based on when your cancellation form was submitted. The credit can be used for any Rainshadow event and never expires.
If you cancel more than 30 days before event day: 50% of your entry fee + 100% of merchandise or anything else extra you ordered.
If you cancel 30 days to 7 days before event day: 50% of your entry fee + 50% of merchandise or anything else extra you ordered.
If you cancel 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 rollovers or bib transfers:
We no longer offer rollovers for our events and 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.
Pregnancy Deferral:
Anyone who becomes pregnant after registering can defer their entry for up to 3 years. Please email [email protected]
How to Use Your Rainshadow Credit:
Your credit does not have an expiration date and you can choose to use it when you register for any of our events. You can also combine your credit with a coupon code if you have one from volunteering at one of our races in the past or other coupon codes we may have given you in the past. Also if you sign up for an event that costs less than your credit total the remaining credit balance can be used for future Rainshadow events. And if we give you a credit in the future for volunteering or any other reason that credit will be added to your credit balance.
At anytime you can check your Rainshadow Running credit balance by logging into your Webscorer account, navigating to your racer profile and clicking on View participant credit. Also as long as your balance is above zero you'll be shown your credit balance when you register for any of our events and you'll be given the option to use your credit.
To use your credit simply log into your Webscorer account and go through the event registration process as normal and when you get to the section that shows the subtotal and total there will be a question that asks if you want to use your credit. Select yes and hit the "Calculate" button.
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 cancel more than 30 days before event day: 50% of your entry fee + 100% of merchandise or anything else extra you ordered.
If you cancel 30 days to 7 days before event day: 50% of your entry fee + 50% of merchandise or anything else extra you ordered.
If you cancel 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 rollovers or bib transfers:
We no longer offer rollovers for our events and 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.
Pregnancy Deferral:
Anyone who becomes pregnant after registering can defer their entry for up to 3 years. Please email [email protected]
How to Use Your Rainshadow Credit:
Your credit does not have an expiration date and you can choose to use it when you register for any of our events. You can also combine your credit with a coupon code if you have one from volunteering at one of our races in the past or other coupon codes we may have given you in the past. Also if you sign up for an event that costs less than your credit total the remaining credit balance can be used for future Rainshadow events. And if we give you a credit in the future for volunteering or any other reason that credit will be added to your credit balance.
At anytime you can check your Rainshadow Running credit balance by logging into your Webscorer account, navigating to your racer profile and clicking on View participant credit. Also as long as your balance is above zero you'll be shown your credit balance when you register for any of our events and you'll be given the option to use your credit.
To use your credit simply log into your Webscorer account and go through the event registration process as normal and when you get to the section that shows the subtotal and total there will be a question that asks if you want to use your credit. Select yes and hit the "Calculate" button.
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.
Questions?
Questions? The race directors for this race and all Rainshadow Running events are Katy Farrell and James Varner.
Email us at [email protected]
Questions? The race directors for this race and all Rainshadow Running events are Katy Farrell and James Varner.
Email us at [email protected]
