The organizer lists July 31, 2027 for all three distances, with registration opening soon; 2027 fees and start times are not posted yet.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | Other | Jul 31, 2027 | See registration | – |
| 50K | 50K | Jul 31, 2027 | See registration | – |
| 50 Miles | 50 Mile | Jul 31, 2027 | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:43 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Ranger Creek Campground (Buck Creek Recreation Area), Greenwater, WA
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
What runners should know about White River 50M, 50K and 25K, in brief, from the official race website.
Course
All three start and finish at Ranger Creek Campground (Buck Creek Recreation Area) and climb to the Palisades. The 25K then drops down the Ranger Creek Trail, the 50K goes on past Corral Pass, and the 50 miler adds a second half over Sun Top to Skookum Flats.
Parking and travel
Runners are encouraged to camp at the start area the night before; it gets busy, so arrive early.
Rules and FAQ
Aid stations do not hand out disposable cups, so runners carry their own cup, bottle or pack. Reusable cups can be bought with registration.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (rainshadowrunning.com/whiterivertrailraces.html, rainshadowrunning.com/2026events.html), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A long running mountain race near Greenwater in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, with ridge top views, Northwest forest and mostly single track. In 2026 the 50 miler gained about 10,200 ft, the 50K (added in 2023) about 5,900 ft and the 25K (added in 2025) about 3,700 ft.