Race Weekend Details
Our flagship event at the base of Mt. Adams offers four race distances across a weekend of community and camping.
2026 Race Weekend Registration is Open!
The Wild Woman Trail 50k, Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Relay all run on the same course: a Pacific Northwest forest paradise at the base of Mt. Adams. Gentle rolling hills, lush landscapes strewn with wildflowers, and the kind of singletrack that makes you forget you're working hard.
You pick how far you want to go. We'll make sure you get there.
Whether you're running 4.6 miles or 31 miles, you'll get:
Aid stations every 4-8 miles, stocked and staffed by people who want to see you succeed
2 nights of private camping at our sprawling, scenic basecamp
Pre-race community potluck (bring a dish to share!)
Post-race all-you-can-eat pizza, recovery station, and cold soak tubs that make every mile worth it
Speaker panels and workshops on nutrition, mindset, and more
2026 swag TBA!
Registration closes Thurs. June 18, 2026 at 5pm. There are no additional team registrations after this day. If space allows, individuals (not teams) may register in-person (cash or Venmo only) on Fri, June 19 until 6pm. There is no day-of-race registration.
Note: In 2026, the half marathon will be on Sunday, June 21. The 50k, Marathon, and Relay will remain on Saturday, June 20.
Course Descriptions
Our trails are located at the base of 12,276-foot Mt. Adams just north of Trout Lake, Washington. But don’t let that elevation fool you. These trails meander through gentle forests paths with no massive climbs. Trout Lake is an organic valley with herb farms, three dairy farms, and the best spring water ever (cold enough for soaking)!
You'll be running on trails through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and surrounding timber lands. The course is essentially one big loop with aid stations every 4-7 miles providing water, electrolyte drinks, and snacks.
Distance notes:
50k: This is the ideal first 50k! The terrain is forgiving and the community is entirely good vibes. Many women run their first ultra with us. There is no cut-off! ~4,400’ elevation gain
Marathon: Our trail marathon is a great way to get into distance trail running without committing to an ultra… Though we believe that if you can run 26.2, you can run 31.1! ~3,700’ elevation gain
Half Marathon: This route is an incredible first trail race for newer runners or those returning after a break. You’ll run a similar course as the marathon, but shortcutting off most of legs 1 and 3. ~1,600’ elevation gain
Marathon relayers may have teams of two to four people to cover the entire 26.2 miles. (If you want to run the entire marathon and still be part of a team, you must run the first leg of the relay for your team.)
Routes are subject to change due to fire damage, conditions, etc.
In an effort to reduce paper waste, we are not providing cups. There will be plenty of water on course; however, you'll need to bring your own water bottle to refill at the aid stations.
Marathon Relay Leg Distances
Leg 1: 4.85 miles - mostly gentle uphill
Leg 2: 6.15 miles - about 2/3 uphill, then 1/3 downhill
Leg 3: 7.3 miles - half uphill, then half downhill
Leg 4: 7.9 miles - nearly all downhill
Exchange point 1 is an easy 4 mile drive north of basecamp. Exchange points 2 and 3 are an easy 5.5-mile drive north of the start with plenty of space to park and picnic. All legs are runnable.
FREE ENTRY for Girls 18-and-under!
Thanks to our partner, Title Nine, each U18 Registrant will receive a free bra!
We’re excited to announce a new program to provide FREE ENTRY to girls 18yr-and-under! Thanks to a new sponsor partner (more to come!) we can offer a limited number of free registrations. This is open to any distance, including the relay!
Half-Marathon
Marathon
50K
Course Maps
Your 2026 Course Maps are updated! We re-routed trails to avoid recently logged areas this year, and we think it’s the best course yet.
Scroll down for maps of the Marathon (with relay legs) and Half-marathon, as well as elevation profiles for everything.
Elevation Profiles
Got Questions? Read the FAQs here.
This race is held under permit from the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. The Wild Woman does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities.
Thank you to Gifford Pinchot National Forest, American Forest Management, DGS Timber LLC, Green Diamond, The King Family, The Pearson Family, The Woodruff Family.
