Event Overview
| Date | Aug 14-18, 2026 |
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| Location | 🇺🇸 Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA |
| Format | 200+ Mile |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Region | North America |
| Distance | 207.9 mi |
| Elevation gain | 45,563 ft |
| Elevation loss | 46,880 ft |
| Cutoff | Destination Trail lists the 2026 event dates but runners should confirm the current runner manual for exact cutoff procedures. |
| Highlights | Triple Crown of 200s |
Course & Terrain
Nonstop point-to-point mountain ultra through the Cascade Mountains around Mount St. Helens.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Mount St. Helens volcanic terrain
- Lava fields, ridge lines, old-growth forest, mountain lakes, and stream crossings
- National Forest lands
Bigfoot is a true mountain 200: volcanic terrain, forest singletrack, steep climbs, technical descents, and long wet or remote sections can all appear.
August in the Cascades can still bring rain, cold nights, heat in exposed areas, and mountain storms.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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| Support model | 12 full aid stations and five sleep stations. |
| Logistics note | Runners should use the current official runner manual for crew access, sleep stations, required gear, transport, and entry details. |
Why This Race Matters
Bigfoot 200 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Best Fit
- Experienced mountain ultrarunners targeting a rugged 200-mile course
- Athletes comfortable with remote Cascades weather and terrain
- Runners pursuing the Triple Crown of 200s
Planning Notes
- Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
- The current official page lists 207.9 miles, not a rounded 200 miles
- Entry availability and procedures can change; check the official page
- Long remote sections make weather and sleep planning critical
Event FAQs
How long is Bigfoot 200?
The official Destination Trail course details list Bigfoot 200 at 207.9 miles.
How many sleep stations does Bigfoot 200 have?
The official course details list five sleep stations.
Related Preparation
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Open the 200+ Mile format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the multiday pace calculator
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review in June 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Bigfoot 200 page — https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/bigfoot
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: June 2026.