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Teanaway Country 100M

A rugged Cascade out-and-back with about 31,000 ft of gain and loss, 12 aid stations, required gear, and a 40-hour-plus finish window.

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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
DateSep 19-20, 2026
LocationCle Elum, Washington, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainMountain
RegionNorth America
Distance100 mi
State / areaWashington (WA)
Course modelOut-and-back
Edition noteThe organizer is assessing the final 2026 route after repair work in the area affected by the 2025 Labor Mountain Fire.
Elevation gainApproximately 31,000 ft
Cutoff40+ hours, with intermediate aid-station cutoffs
Start5:00 AM Saturday
Highlights31,000 ft Gain, Cascade Mountains

Course & Terrain

Remote mountain out-and-back from the Salmon La Sac area near Cle Elum.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.

Why This Race Matters

Teanaway Country 100M 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.

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 18, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Teanaway Country page — https://www.rainshadowrunning.com/teanawaycountry.html
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 18, 2026.