Bigfoot 20Mile Course Information
Race Day Schedule
WHEN: August 9th, 2024 at 7:30am. 9 hour cut-off: finish line cut-off is 4:30PM Aug 9th.
RACE CHECK-IN: Friday, August 9th from 6am-7:15am at Marble Mountain Sno Park.
START/FINISH LOCATION: Marble Mountain Sno-Park at Mount St. Helens National Monument, National Forest Development Road 83, Stevenson, WA 98648. Closest town: Cougar, WA
Map location of the start /finish:
GPS Coordinates (plug into google): 46.1303, -122.1713
Google Map
RUNNER INFO: No drop bags. If you choose to have crew, they will be allowed at the start/finish area only, no crew allowed at Blue Lake Aid.
AWARDS/SWAG: All finishers get a unique, artist-made finisher award. Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers receive special awards in addition to finisher’s awards. Merchandise is optional and can be purchased on ultrasignup or on site at the race. Please bring cash or checks since cards will not be accepted. We will have race hoodies, hand painted trucker hats, cotton and athletic t-shirts, and stickers!
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: We recommend that runners consider that this is a tough 20mi race that requires runners to be fairly self sufficient. There are very few locations where runners can drop out of the race, please do not enter if not sufficiently trained and prepared. There are limited number of aid stations, just one for the 20 mile!
Aid Stations
AID STATIONS, CUT OFF TIMES AND MILES TO NEXT AID:
Overall cut off is 9 hours or 4:30pm at the finish line.
Start at Marble Mountain to Blue Lake Aid (mile 12): 12 miles, +3172 gain and -2614 ft in elevation loss from start to Blue Lake Aid. Cut off at Blue Lake Aid is 1pm.
Blue Lake Aid (mile 12) to Finish (mile 20): 8 miles to finish with +993 ft of elevation gain and -1564 ft elevation loss from Blue Lake Aid to the finish. No crew allowed at Blue Lake Aid.
Finish, Mile 20, Cut off at 4:30pm. Runners have up to 9 hrs to complete the route.
WHAT'S AT THE AID STATION? Please note there is only 1 aid station. There will also be a post race meal at the finish line for all participants. Aid stations are stocked with ultra distance food like sandwiches, wraps, fruit, soda, snacks, limited Spring Energy gels, candy, Tailwind electrolyte drink and water.
Please notify the race organization at the aid station if you drop from the event, don’t just leave without telling anyone! We track all runners throughout the race and it’s imperative that we know if you drop.
Mandatory gear
While there is no mandatory gear for this distance, however this is still a remote mountain race. Please plan accordingly and be prepared for changing weather. We recommend a jacket, clothing layers, extra calories and water as well as other items you may need in the case you get injured and have to wait for rescue.
ELEVATION GAIN: 4,165 ft
ELEVATION LOSS: 4,178 ft
Finish, Mile 20, Cut off at 4:30pm. Runners have up to 9 hrs to complete the route.
ACCOMMODATIONS/CAMPING:
Camping is allowed and is free at the start location, Marble Mountain Sno Park however it will not be quiet. For quieter dispersed camping please park along NF Road 83 - the road that leads to Marble Mountain sno park. It's all dispersed camping so please LEAVE NO TRACE. Please do not use pavement for tents as we need the paved parking area for vehicle parking. Clean up after yourselves or camping will not be allowed future years: leave no trace, carry out your garbage, waste and please do not leave feces and toilet paper in the woods or parking lot.
Car camping is fine, but we do need runners to park closely to each other as the 'camp area' is also the race parking. Some areas will be designated for the race management and start/finish areas of the race and camping will not be allowed there, however those locations will be clearly marked. There are bathrooms but no water and no electricity and for most people no phone reception. Verizon has a little reception on site. T-Mobile seems to have the best reception. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER if you are camping!
Small RV Vans are allowed but keep in mind there may not be turn around and we cannot accomodate large RVs or RV trailers. RVs can find dispersed camping along Road 83 or a local campground. There are no hookups or electricity on site and most cell phones will not work. Camping on site is free and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Closest town is Cougar, WA and is very limited in hotels. Woodland, WA is about 1 hr 20 mins away and has more hotels. Please use Yelp, Google, Air BnB or another web program to find lodging. We aren't able to make specific recommendations.
Race Policies:
Exceptions to the race policies cannot be made for any reason. Please do not ask for one.
No refunds regardless of your situation, injury status or if there is a waitlist. (we do not have a waitlist) Do not register if you do not agree to this policy. Transfer information can be found here on our policy page.
All participants are required to carry extra calories, water, clothing, headlamp(s) and other safety gear in order to self rescue or help other participants in the case of emergency.
Participants must agree to policy that the race could be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The Bigfoot 200/40M/20M reserves the right to cancel the run based on: (1) Extreme snow pack. (2) Extreme weather during the event. (3) Extreme fire danger. (4) Other extreme conditions. (5) For any other reason that the race director sees fit. (6) Lack of Permits. In the event that the race is cancelled, I understand that I will not receive a refund, however the race management will do their best to offer race transfer/new date or other option.
