Teeny-way 50k
September 20 2025 Cle Elum, WA
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Overview
Truth be told, there is nothing ‘teeny’ about this race. Sure, it’s a less committed undertaking than its older 100-mile sibling (Teanaway Country 100M), but this race is going to be tough. In fact, there aren’t many 50Ks out there more challenging than this. But if you’re looking for a beautiful, rugged, mountain 50K with stunning views and great volunteers, then look no further than this race.
Though there are no entry requirements, this is not your typical 50K race. Please feel very confident being on your feet for over 12 hours, with 11,000ft of elevation gain and 11,000ft of elevation loss on rough terrain all while carrying enough food and water to last up to three hours between aid stations. Please note that although there are three aid stations, these points are only accessible by off-road vehicle. They are not crew accessible and dropping at one of them would mean a long wait or a hike out. It’s simply not feasible to be shuttling people back and forth on these ‘jeep’ roads.
Truth be told, there is nothing ‘teeny’ about this race. Sure, it’s a less committed undertaking than its older 100-mile sibling (Teanaway Country 100M), but this race is going to be tough. In fact, there aren’t many 50Ks out there more challenging than this. But if you’re looking for a beautiful, rugged, mountain 50K with stunning views and great volunteers, then look no further than this race.
Though there are no entry requirements, this is not your typical 50K race. Please feel very confident being on your feet for over 12 hours, with 11,000ft of elevation gain and 11,000ft of elevation loss on rough terrain all while carrying enough food and water to last up to three hours between aid stations. Please note that although there are three aid stations, these points are only accessible by off-road vehicle. They are not crew accessible and dropping at one of them would mean a long wait or a hike out. It’s simply not feasible to be shuttling people back and forth on these ‘jeep’ roads.
- This race is beautiful, fun, rewarding, and really, really, really hard
- "Lollipop" style race route
- 3 awesome aid stations
- No pacers
- No crew at the aid stations
- Elevation gain: ~11,000ft
- 13 hour cutoff or 14 hours with the early start option
- Start/finish is less than a two hour drive from Seattle
- Weather can be warm during the day and cold at night. Rain, snow and lightning storms are possible.
- The course is all dirt, mostly beautiful single track trail, often rugged, occasionally smooth.
Registration
No refunds or transfers to other folks. If you cancel before August 20th we offer you a choice between a 100% rollover to 2026 or a 50% credit that be used for any Rainshadow event. If you cancel on or after Aug 20 and before Sept 13th we offer a 50% credit that can be used for any of our events. If you don't cancel before Sept 13th we offer no rollover, credit or refunds. See our Cancellation Page for more details and to cancel your registration.
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!
TRAIL SISTERS APPROVED
We have been following the Trail Sisters Approved Standards for years now and strongly support the advancement of women in trail running.
- $160 Early Bird before June 1st (includes all taxes and fees)
- $185 June 1st and beyond (includes all taxes and fees)
No refunds or transfers to other folks. If you cancel before August 20th we offer you a choice between a 100% rollover to 2026 or a 50% credit that be used for any Rainshadow event. If you cancel on or after Aug 20 and before Sept 13th we offer a 50% credit that can be used for any of our events. If you don't cancel before Sept 13th we offer no rollover, credit or refunds. See our Cancellation Page for more details and to cancel your registration.
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!
TRAIL SISTERS APPROVED
We have been following the Trail Sisters Approved Standards for years now and strongly support the advancement of women in trail running.
Required Gear
Because of the remote nature of this course, we will require all participants to carry the following kit:
Because of the remote nature of this course, we will require all participants to carry the following kit:
- Pack/vest
- 30+ ounces of water
- Emergency blanket
- Waterproof jacket
- Headlamp
Race Weekend Timeline
Friday September 19th 2025
Friday September 19th 2025
- 4:00 to 6:00 PM: Optional Race Check-in at Basecamp Books & Bites Roslyn Yard in Roslyn, WA
- 4:00 AM: Teanaway Country 100 Race Check-in & Drop Bag Deposit
- 4:45 AM: Teanaway Country 100 Course Briefing
- 5:00 AM: Teanaway Country 100 Race Start
- 6:30 AM: Teeny-Way 50K Race Check-in
- 7:00 AM: Teeny-Way 50K Early Start
- 8:00 AM: Teeny-Way 50K Race Start
- 9:00 PM: Teeny-Way 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.
- 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
The Teeny-Way 50K 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. In addition to the mandatory gear, folks should carry with them multiple layers to accommodate the variable weather.
Though unlikely you will see them but they are out there so you should be prepared for possible encounters with rattlesnakes, black bears, cougars, and even wolves.
There will be three aid stations. They are on average 8 miles apart and the furthest distance is 10.6 miles between stations and 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 30 ounces of water (if not more!) 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. In addition to the mandatory gear, folks should carry with them multiple layers to accommodate the variable weather.
Though unlikely you will see them but they are out there so you should be prepared for possible encounters with rattlesnakes, black bears, cougars, and even wolves.
There will be three aid stations. They are on average 8 miles apart and the furthest distance is 10.6 miles between stations and 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 30 ounces of water (if not more!) and at least enough food to last three to four hours.
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Aid Stations
There will be three 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.
Gallaher Head Lake Aid Station
There will be three 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.
Gallaher Head Lake Aid Station
- Miles: 10.6 & 21.3
- Drop Bags: No
- Crew Access: No
- Cutoff at Mile 21.3: Saturday at 5:00pm
- Miles: 15.7
- Drop Bags: No
- Crew Access: No
- Cut off at Mile 15.7: Saturday at 1:00p
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 when possible (it might not be for a very long time, many hours).
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. 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. We take this rule seriously and as it puts our permits in jeopardy, if any someone violates this rule, they may be subject to a ban from our future events.
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 when possible (it might not be for a very long time, many hours).
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. 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. We take this rule seriously and as it puts our permits in jeopardy, if any someone violates this rule, they may be subject to a ban from our future events.
Driving Directions & 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.
There is no crew access anywhere on the race course other than the start/finish area!
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.
There is no crew access anywhere on the race course other than the start/finish area!
No Pacers Allowed & No Crew Access at Aid Stations
There is no crew access anywhere on the race course other than the start/finish area and no pacers allowed.
There is no crew access anywhere on the race course other than the start/finish area and no pacers allowed.
Volunteers
Wanna run the Teeny-Way and volunteer for the 100M? 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]
Wanna run the Teeny-Way and volunteer for the 100M? 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!
Past Results
2024 47 finishers out of 49 starters (96%)
2023 67 finishers out of 74 starters (91%)
2022 62 finishers out of 64 starters (97%)
2024 47 finishers out of 49 starters (96%)
2023 67 finishers out of 74 starters (91%)
2022 62 finishers out of 64 starters (97%)
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 an 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 an 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]
Questions?
Questions? The race directors for this race and all Rainshadow Running events are James Varner and Katy Farrell.
Email us at [email protected]
Questions? The race directors for this race and all Rainshadow Running events are James Varner and Katy Farrell.
Email us at [email protected]
