Event Overview
| Date | Jul 16-17, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Location | Easton, Washington, USA |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 100 mi |
| State / area | Washington (WA) |
| Course model | Out-and-back |
| Edition note | The course classification reflects the organizer’s expected 2027 alternate out-and-back. It remains provisional; the final route and cutoff schedule have not been confirmed here. |
| Elevation gain | More than 23,000 ft advertised for the traditional route; the 2027 alternate-route profile is not yet published |
| Cutoff | Previously listed as 34 hours; confirm the final 2027 alternate-course schedule |
| Highlights | Pacific Crest Trail, Snoqualmie Tunnel |
Course & Terrain
Traditionally a clockwise mountain loop using singletrack, forest roads, Pacific Crest Trail sections and the Snoqualmie Tunnel. An alternate out-and-back is highly likely for 2027; the final route must be confirmed.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Easton Fire Station start and finish
- Pacific Crest Trail and Snoqualmie Tunnel sections
The traditional loop is approximately 70% trail, 26% forest road and 4% paved road. Those proportions should not be assumed for the expected 2027 alternate route.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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| Logistics note | The 2027 start is July 16 at 9:00 AM. The lottery opens December 6, 2026 and closes January 4, 2027. Confirm the alternate route, cutoff schedule and support arrangements before planning travel. |
Why This Race Matters
Cascade Crest 100 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. 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 Cascade Crest 100
The 100-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Gut training for ultrarunners: A six-week practice sequence for race-day fueling.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
Planning Notes
- Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
- 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.
- Large cumulative climbing and remote trail sections
- Tunnel lighting and mountain-weather preparation matter
Event FAQs
What is the Cascade Crest 100 cutoff?
Earlier course information listed 34 hours. The organizer now expects an alternate route in 2027; confirm its final cutoff schedule. The published start remains Friday, July 16 at 9:00 AM.
Is Cascade Crest a loop?
Traditionally yes, but the organizer says an alternate out-and-back is highly likely for 2027 because of fire damage. Do not plan around the old loop without checking the final route.
Related Preparation
- Compare verified US 100-mile races
- Open the 100-Mile format guide
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Print a pace band for your goal time
- Estimate race calories and plan fueling
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- 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 dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Organizer’s 2027 lottery and alternate-course notice — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=144582
- Official Cascade Crest 100 site — https://www.cascadecrest100.com/
- Official course information — https://www.cascadecrest100.com/course
- Official results — https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=130023
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.