Bigfoot 200

Results: 2026

Aaron Kubala won the 2026 Bigfoot 200 outright in 47:21:11 and Aimee Warnke won the women's race in 61:18:35.

The organizer did not publish a finisher total; a secondary database lists 187 finishers, which is not recorded here because it is not confirmed on the official result source.

Source: UltraSignup — 2026 Bigfoot 200 results. Checked September 14, 2026.

Next edition: August 13, 2027. The 2027 edition runs August 13-17, 2027 and entry is waitlist-only.

Event Overview

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.

Format & Support (as run)

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.

Preparing for a Race Like Bigfoot 200

The 200-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:

• 200-mile race strategy: Pacing, sleep loss, aid stations, navigation, crew and feet, with a worked Moab 240 plan.
• Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
• Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
• Foot-care kit for multiday running: Tape, lube, socks, blister pads and simple hot-spot rules.

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.

Event FAQs

Related Preparation

• Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
• Open the 200+ Mile format guide
• Compare all race formats
• Use the timed-race pace calculator
• Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
• Build a crew and drop-bag plan
• Build a race-specific gear checklist