Event Overview
| Date | Sep 19-20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cle Elum, 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 | Cancelled: Rainshadow Running’s August 8, 2026 announcement confirms that the Three Queens Fire forced cancellation of all 2026 Teanaway Country races. No race results are expected for this edition. |
| Elevation gain | Approximately 31,000 ft |
| Cutoff | 40+ hours, with intermediate aid-station cutoffs |
| Start | 5:00 AM Saturday |
| Highlights | 31,000 ft Gain, Cascade Mountains |
Course & Terrain
Remote mountain out-and-back from the Salmon La Sac area near Cle Elum.
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.
Preparing for a Race Like Teanaway Country 100M
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.
Related Preparation
- Compare verified US 100-mile races
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- 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
- 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 September 22, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Teanaway Country page — https://www.rainshadowrunning.com/teanawaycountry.html
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: September 22, 2026.