The "BIG Dabrowski" (BD50K) is a 50 kilometer point-to-point ultra marathon near Issaquah and about 20 minutes east from the city of Seattle. It starts on the east side of Tiger Mountain and finishes on the west side of Cougar Mountain. Traversing through what is referred to as the Issaquah Alps, the course kisses the tops of the Tiger, Squak and Cougar mountain complexes. The majority of tread is on single track forest trail and involves plenty of elevation gain and loss to ensure good value and an entertaining run. Start is at 8am on Sunday September 19th 2010 more...

Don’t say we didn’t warn you. This is the hardest 12 hour race out there. Period. Not only that, but this year the Carkeek 12 Hour is taking place on Halloween itself, making for the SCARIEST day in recent ultrarunning history. Be afraid. Be very afraid. If you feel you’re up to the challenge and wish to take on this daunting endeavor, please read on below to learn all the nitty gritty detail of what to expect and how to proceed with this most ill-advised journey on which you are about to embark. Thank you to The North Face, Caffe Vita, Nuun, and Seattle Running Company for great products and all the wonderful help and support of this crazy race! -Sam and Brock (misery organizers extraordinaire). Start is at 6am on Saturday October 30 2010. more...

Race is USTAF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. Feel free to break out your racing flats! Thanks to Terry Sentinella for making this happen.
The Seattle Ghost Marathon races include 13.1 half, 26.2 full and 50K options. This is a fun run starting from tiny Mt Baker park near Seward Park in Seattle. Parking is limited so it is OK to walk from Seward Park or Ferdinand St nearby. Start is 8:00 am on Saturday November 27th 2010 and the aid shuts down at 2:00. Early start is OK you will take longer than 4 hours for the marathon. Overall winners will only be from those that start at the designated race time. more...

RACE IS LIMITED TO FIRST (50) PAID ENTRANTS FOR 2009. Plus you need to join www.nwultras.com running club for insurance ($5) per year. This will cover insurance for all races. No DOR entries for 2009.

The Birch Bay Marathon and 15.1 mile option will start at 9:00am and finish at 2:00pm on Saturday December 10th 2009 from Birch Bay State Park. The weather should be terrible so please plan accordingly! Beware of ice on the roads and drive carefully.

An 8:00 start is available for those who plan on taking 5 or more hours. It does cause us aid issues so plan on carrying your own until mobile aid finds you on the loop. more...

The Dumb Ass race is permanently discontinued. It doesn't occur on the weekend of the shortest day of the year anymore. And it certainly doesn't occur on the same day as the Pigtails Flat Ass. There will be no course markings and no aid station. Hope to not see you there.

2008 Update: By Tuesday, the snow level was down to the parking lot but the trail is still super-runnable and not slick yet. It appears that wind on the K3 ridge is continuing to blow spindrift into the trail groove which is doing wonders for downhill traction.
Glenn's "course under snow" pictures:
12/21/2008: Arthur's 2008 Dumb Ass Report
12/19/2008: Pristine Conditions
12/16/2008: Dumb Ass Loop Photos (including some course directions)
12/13/2008: Dumb Ass Loop Photos

Where the Cascades Meet the Sea 50K
Marathon and Fun Run ~ Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Join us for the 7th edition of the Blanchard Mountain Ultra. The event will be held on June 5, 2010. Experience the largest remaining mature coastal mainland forest, including old growth, between Vancouver B.C. and Olympia: the only coastal Marbled Murrelet nesting area remaining in the Greater Puget Sound Region. more...