All races start and finish at the Easton Fire Station
180 Cabin Creek Road
Easton, WA

A Fast, Scenic Ultra Through the Central Cascades

Course Stats

Terrain: Smooth rail trail (gravel)
Elevation Gain: Minimal elevation change (fast and runnable)
Aid Stations: Approximately every 5 - 8 miles
Course Marking: Flagging and signage at all intersections

With smooth terrain, frequent aid stations, and an easy-to-follow course layout, Ultra Fest is designed to be both approachable for first-time ultrarunners and fast enough for experienced runners chasing a PR.

Ultra Fest follows a scenic rail corridor through the Cascades, making it one of the most runnable rail trail ultramarathons in the Pacific Northwest.

The out-and-back course design provides frequent aid stations, easy crew access, and multiple opportunities to see fellow runners — a format many ultrarunners appreciate during longer distances.

Even experienced ultrarunners prefer this, because it means:

  • easier crew access

  • easier drop bag access

  • less chance of getting lost

  • more chances to see other runners

  • psychologically easier than a remote loop

Course Information

Ultra Fest is a fast, flat Washington ultramarathon held in Easton near Snoqualmie Pass.

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Start / Finish:
Easton Fire Station:
180 Cabin Creek Road
Easton, WA 98925

This ultramarathon near Snoqualmie Pass runs along Lake Easton, Keechelus Lake and the Yakima River on the Palouse to Cascades rail trail.

All distances start and finish at the Easton Fire Station in the heart of the Central Cascades.

Runners will head west from Easton, traveling along Lake Easton and the Yakima River through the forests of the Central Cascades.

At mile 8, runners pass through the historic Whittier Tunnel, one of the most memorable highlights of the course.

Shortly after the tunnel, runners reach the scenic shoreline of Keechelus Lake at mile 10. From there, the course follows the lake for nearly six miles, offering stunning views of the Cascade Mountains.

At mile 17, runners reach the Hyak Aid Station, where volunteers will be ready to help runners refuel before heading back toward Easton.

Race Format

  • 25K: Turnaround before Hyak and return to Easton

  • 50K: Out-and-back between Easton and Hyak

  • 50 Mile & 100K: Return to Easton, then head east for a second out-and-back

  • 100 Mile: Complete the east out-and-back, then head west again toward Hyak for a third out-and-back.
    The Ultra Fest 100M is a scenic 100 mile race in Washington on smooth rail trail terrain with multiple out-and-back sections.

This format allows runners multiple opportunities to see fellow competitors and crew while keeping the course easy to follow.

Course Map & Description

Course map for Ultra Fest Ultramarathon Easton Washtington

Download course maps for each distance:

Course Maps

Distance Formats

25K
25K runners turn around before Hyak and return to Easton to finish.

50K
50K runners complete their race when they return to Easton from Hyak.

50 Mile & 100K
After returning to Easton, runners head east for a second out-and-back, creating more opportunities to see fellow runners and crews.

100 Mile
After completing the east out-and-back, runners head west again toward Hyak for a third out-and-back before finishing in Easton.

This format gives runners multiple opportunities to see fellow competitors and crew, while keeping the course easy to follow and well supported.

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