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Cascade Crest 100

A clockwise 100-mile mountain loop from Easton with more than 23,000 ft of climbing, long Pacific Crest Trail sections, and a 34-hour cutoff.

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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

Listed edition overview
DateJul 16-17, 2027
Location🇺🇸 Easton, Washington, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainMountain
RegionNorth America
Distance100 mi
State / areaWashington (WA)
Course modelLoop
Elevation gainMore than 23,000 ft
Cutoff34 hours
HighlightsPacific Crest Trail, Snoqualmie Tunnel

Course & Terrain

Clockwise mountain loop using singletrack, forest roads, brief pavement, approximately 30 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Snoqualmie Tunnel.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Easton Fire Station start and finish
  • Pacific Crest Trail and Snoqualmie Tunnel sections

The official course mix is approximately 70% trail, 26% forest road, and 4% paved road on a rugged Cascade mountain profile.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics noteThe 2027 edition is listed for July 16–17. Review the current course, aid, crew, pacer, tunnel-lighting, and qualification information before planning travel.

Why This Race Matters

Cascade Crest 100 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.

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.
  • 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?

The official 2027 schedule provides 34 hours, from Friday at 9:00 AM to Saturday at 7:00 PM.

Is Cascade Crest a loop?

Yes. The official course is a clockwise loop starting and finishing in Easton, Washington.

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.

  1. Official Cascade Crest 100 site — https://www.cascadecrest100.com/
  2. Official course information — https://www.cascadecrest100.com/course
  3. Official results — https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=130023
  4. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.