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Salt Creek 24 2026

Date
Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, October 24 to 25, 2026
Start time
8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $5 · goes up to $89 on Sep 30, 2026
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Individual - 12 Hours–Oct 24, 20268:30 AM$85$89 after Sep 30, 2026–
Individual - 12 Hours - Fundraising–Oct 24, 20268:30 AM$85$89 after Oct 1, 2026–
Individual - 24 Hours–Oct 24, 20268:30 AM$95$99 after Oct 1, 2026–
Individual - 24 Hours - Fundraising–Oct 24, 20268:30 AM$95$99 after Oct 1, 2026–
Individual - Youth (12 and under) - 12 HoursKidsOct 24, 20268:30 AM$35–
Individual - Youth (12 and under) - 24 HoursKidsOct 24, 20268:30 AM$35–
Relay Team - 24 HoursRelayOct 24, 20268:30 AM$75$79 after Oct 1, 2026–
Relay Team - 24 Hours - FundraisingRelayOct 24, 20268:30 AM$75$79 after Oct 1, 2026–
Relay - Youth (12 and under) - 24 HoursRelayOct 24, 20268:30 AM$35–
Last Runner Standing–Oct 24, 20269:00 AM$95$99 after Oct 1, 202626
Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
Pacer Bib–Oct 25, 2026$5–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Individual - 12 Hours fee goes up to $89 on Sep 30, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Individual - 12 Hours: $85 until Sep 30, then $89 until Oct 24.
  • Individual - 12 Hours - Fundraising: $85 until Oct 1, then $89 until Oct 24.
  • Individual - 24 Hours and Individual - 24 Hours - Fundraising: $95 until Oct 1, then $99 until Oct 25.
  • Individual - Youth (12 and under) - 12 Hours: $35 until Oct 24.

Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:46 AM, and the Individual - 12 Hours starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 2,910 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Salt Creek Recreation Area, Port Angeles, WA 98363

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

76
finishers
15:45
median
3:45
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
median 15:453:5325:08
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (David Mittmann) for Salt Creek 24. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Salt Creek 24?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 7:04 or better, the top quarter in 12:14, and half the field in 15:45; the last tenth came in after 24:58.

Third place by age group, 2025 Individual
AgeWomenMen
20-29n/a12:38
30-3912:5814:24
40-495:5012:18
50-5911:1213:20

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 27 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Salt Creek 24 Other year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 52 to 76 finishers, and the median time dropped from 22:10:39 to 15:45.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202576 (-3%)15:45under 7:043:45
202478 (+50%)15:46:28under 8:04:385:49:30
20235222:10:39under 8:51:286:02:28

From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 24 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 41°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 53% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 52°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Salt Creek 24 cover on their registration page, in brief.

The cause

Salt Creek 24 as a Fundraiser

Fundraising as a part of Salt Creek 24 is OPTIONAL, but we are excited to offer this opportunity for anyone who wants to participate. How does it work? During the registration process, choose the Fundraising option in the drop down for…

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Race details

Where
Salt Creek Recreation Area, Port Angeles, WA 98363Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 2,910 feet
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Kids, Relay
Editions
2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Salt Creek 24?
It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, October 24 to 25, 2026: Individual - 12 Hours, Individual - 12 Hours - Fundraising, Individual - 24 Hours, Individual - 24 Hours - Fundraising on Saturday; Pacer Bib on Sunday.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $89 on Sep 30, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
Kids, Relay.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 76 runners finished the Individual; the median finish was 15:45 and the winner ran 3:45.
Where does it start?
Salt Creek Recreation Area, Port Angeles, WA 98363.

From the organizers

Salt Creek 24 Registration is OPEN!

Peninsula Adventure Sports is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Rain Bear Running Club to bring you this year's Salt Creek 24. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Rain Bear Running Club, a group known for its passion, expertise, and dedication to fostering a vibrant running community. The Salt Creek 24 has always been about celebrating endurance, adventure, and the stunning beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, and this partnership will take it to the next level.

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