MULTIDAYRUNNING
🏔️ 200+ Mile

Bigfoot 200

A 207.9-mile nonstop point-to-point mountain ultra through the Cascades around Mount St. Helens, with 45,563 ft of climbing and 12 full aid stations.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

DateAug 14-18, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA
Format200+ Mile
TerrainMountain
RegionNorth America
Distance207.9 mi
Elevation gain45,563 ft
Elevation loss46,880 ft
CutoffDestination Trail lists the 2026 event dates but runners should confirm the current runner manual for exact cutoff procedures.
HighlightsTriple 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

RegistrationThe 2026 Bigfoot 200 is listed as sold out, with waitlist registration available.
Application windowThe 2027 lottery opens August 10, 2026, closes August 26, 2026, and the drawing is listed for August 28, 2026.
Support model12 full aid stations and five sleep stations.
Logistics noteRunners should use the official runner manual for crew access, sleep stations, required gear, transport, and waitlist or lottery 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.
  • This is not marked as a beginner-friendly event. Confirm qualification standards, support rules, and registration requirements before building a season around it.
  • The current official page lists 207.9 miles, not a rounded 200 miles
  • Sold-out status means entry may depend on waitlist movement
  • 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.

Sources

  1. Official Bigfoot 200 page — https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/bigfoot
  2. Multiday Running event directory data, last reviewed June 2026.