Salt Creek 24

Results: 2026

The selected 2026 individual 24-hour table lists 84 classified distances. Miles follow its 1.4-mile lap columns. This outcome excludes relays, the 12-hour race and Last Runner Standing.

Source: RunSignup / David Mittmann — Salt Creek 24, 2026 individual 24-hour results. Checked October 29, 2026.

Event Overview

A scenic 24-hour endurance race at Salt Creek Recreation Area on the Olympic Peninsula, on a 1.4-mile loop of paved and unpaved surfaces. Also offers a 12-hour solo race, 24-hour relay teams and an hourly Last Runner Standing up Striped Peak.

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.

Format & Support (as run)

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.

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