Event Overview
| Date | Oct 24-25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Port Angeles, Washington, USA |
| Format | 24-Hour |
| Terrain | Mixed |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 24 hr / 12 hr |
| State / area | Washington (WA) |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | Registration is open. It closes October 24 at 11:59 AM PDT for the 12-hour race and at 11:59 PM PDT for the 24-hour, relay, Last Runner Standing and pacer entries. Current prices: 24-hour $99, 12-hour $89, Last Runner Standing $99, relay $79 per member. |
| Cutoff | 24 hours for the headline solo event. |
| Start | 8:30 AM Saturday (12-hour and 24-hour races); 9:00 AM Saturday (Last Runner Standing) |
| Highlights | Last Runner Standing Option |
Course & Terrain
1.4-mile loop around Salt Creek Recreation Area on campground road, a dirt bluff trail and a World War II bunker section, with about 100 ft of climb per lap, most of it on steps. The separate Last Runner Standing climbs Striped Peak every hour on a 3.7-mile out-and-back singletrack with about 1,000 ft of gain.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Salt Creek Recreation Area on the Olympic Peninsula
- 12-hour solo, 24-hour solo or relay, and an hourly Last Runner Standing up Striped Peak
- Youth participation allowed with adult supervision
A short scenic loop helps first-timers stay close to aid, but trail footing and coastal park conditions still demand durable shoes and foot checks.
Late October on the Olympic Peninsula can be wet, windy, and cool, especially overnight.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Support model | Looped race format with repeated access to race support, crew, personal supplies, and park facilities. |
| Crew / pacers | One registered pacer per solo runner is permitted only from midnight to 6:00 AM. Pacing outside that window results in a DNF. |
| Logistics note | The published October 6 campsite-hold deadline has passed. Confirm camping directly if crew will stay overnight or you plan breaks longer than one hour. Carry a light and rear visibility light after dark; bring reusable dishes and cups. |
Why This Race Matters
Salt Creek 24 is a useful reference point for runners comparing 24-hour events. 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 Salt Creek 24
The 24-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 24-hour races explained: How the format works and what to compare before entering.
- How to train for a 24-hour race: Progression, walking, night-gear practice, fueling and tapering.
- 24-hour race pacing strategy: Conservative starts, run/walk options and late-race reassessment.
- What to eat during a 24-hour race: Food choices, stomach problems, hydration and caffeine.
Best Fit
- First-time 24-hour runners who want a looped trail setting
- Runners testing overnight pacing without a remote point-to-point course
- Groups choosing relay or last-runner-standing formats
Planning Notes
- Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
- Weather can be the main difficulty despite the approachable loop
- The steps on the bluff trail add up over a full day of 1.4-mile laps
- The last-runner-standing option follows a different strategy than the 24-hour event
Event FAQs
What race options does Salt Creek 24 include?
The official page lists 12-hour solo, 24-hour solo or relay, and a separate Last Runner Standing on Striped Peak. If more than one runner remains after 24 hours, one final lap is raced and its fastest runner wins.
What makes Salt Creek 24 logistics comparatively simple?
The looped format keeps runners near support and personal supplies. That can simplify resupply, but it is not a safety rating; overnight trail conditions, weather, health, and the event rules still require event-specific preparation.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 24-hour race calendar
- Open the 24-Hour format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- 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 October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Organizer’s 2026 registration and pacer window — https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/PortAngeles/SaltCreek24
- Official Salt Creek 24 page — https://peninsulaadventuresports.com/events/salt-creek-24/
- Official results — https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/143963
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.