Backcountry Rise

Name: Backcountry Rise
Start: 2025-09-06T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-09-07T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Mt. St. Helens Science & Learning Center, Toutle, WA, USA

Trail Run
80 km
32 km
Half Marathon

Mt. St. Helens Science & Learning Center, Toutle, WA, USA

Saturday, 9/6/2025 at 7:00 AMh until Sunday, 9/7/2025 at 4:00 PMh

Daybreak Racing

About the Event

Overview

Welcome to a majestic backcountry rising from the ashes of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. The Mt. Margaret Backcountry provides an unforgettable trail race experience with sapphire lakes, rugged peaks, and wildflower slopes.

Courses

50K: Starting on Saturday at 7:00 AM, this challenging advanced-level course features 7,600 feet of elevation gain and is 99% backcountry singletrack.
20 Miler: Taking place on Sunday at 7:00 AM, the 20 miler includes 4,800 feet of elevation gain, with approximately 98% on single-track trails.
Half Marathon: This course runs on Saturday starting at 8:00 AM, featuring 2,800 feet of elevation gain around the beautiful Coldwater Lake.

Required Experience & Gear

50K participants must have prior experience with a trail 50K or a qualifying endurance race. Specific gear is required due to the remote course conditions.

About Daybreak Racing

Daybreak Racing presents unique Pacific Northwest trail running races. Our goal is to share beautiful trails and reward participants with friends, food, music, and memories.