Orcas Island 50K

The Orcas Island 50K & 25K will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (50 km and Day 1 of The Double) and Sunday, June 7, 2026 (25 km and Day 2 of The Double), starting at 8:00 AM each day. The start/finish is at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat on Doe Bay Road in Olga, WA. The 50 km features 7,200 ft of elevation gain and loss with a 12‑hour cutoff; the 25 km features 4,300 ft with an 8‑hour cutoff. The Double combines both distances for 75 km total with 11,500 ft of gain and a 20‑hour cumulative cutoff. Courses run through Moran State Park on single‑track trails (rooty, rocky, steep, sometimes muddy) with old‑growth forests and views of surrounding islands, mountains, and Puget Sound.

All participants must follow event rules and cut‑off times. Runners who miss an aid station cutoff will be given a ride back to the finish. Sweepers remove course markings at cut‑off times; refusing to leave the course may result in a ban from future races. No crew access is allowed on the course due to limited parking and permit conditions. Drop bags are allowed at each aid station (labeled with name, bib number, and aid station name).

• 50 km cut‑offs: Mountain Aid Station (mile 6.8) at 11:00 AM, Lagoon Aid Station (mile 10.5) at 12:30 PM, Constitution Aid Station (mile 16) at 3:00 PM, Mountain Aid Station (mile 24.2) at 5:15 PM.
• 25 km cut‑offs: Cascade Aid Station (mile 5) at 10:30 AM, Constitution Aid Station (mile 10.2) at 1:30 PM.
• Aid stations stock water, Gnarly electrolyte drink, PB&J sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, pickles, assorted cookies/candy, GU gels, first aid supplies, and feminine hygiene products.
• Post‑race party: handmade pizza (including gluten‑free and vegan options) by Pizza Rocks, local beer/cider from Island Hoppin' Brewery, music, and food/drinks. Free for that day's runners and volunteers; non‑runners may pay $20 for food and drinks (can be added during registration or paid on site).
• Ferry reservations: participants must make advance ferry reservations to Orcas Island. Additional vehicle space is released 2 weeks before each sailing date (7:00 AM PST) and 2 days before each sailing date (7:00 AM PST).

Lodging: Doe Bay Resort requires a 3‑night minimum reservation for race weekend (cabins, yurts, domes, campsites, field camping). Guests staying more than 3 nights receive 50% off each additional night. Parking: on‑site parking for those with Doe Bay reservations (except field camping). Off‑site parking with shuttle for field camping and off‑site accommodations.

• Registration credits: cancellation more than 30 days before event → 50% of entry fee + 100% of merchandise credit. Cancellation 30–7 days before → 50% of entry fee + 50% of merchandise credit. Cancellation less than 7 days before or after event → no credit. No rollovers or bib transfers. Pregnancy deferral available (up to 3 years).
• Trail Mix Fund: BIPOC or LGBTQ+ runners who cannot afford entry fee may apply for registration fee waiver.
• The Double: participants run both days; finish time is the sum of 50 km and 25 km finish times. 2025 Double 75 km results are available.
• Course markings: yellow & black arrow signs at junctions, pink & black checkered ribbons every half mile. Access to race route from Doe Bay is via private property permitted only for race weekend. Training route information available by emailing [email protected].
• Average temperatures: highs of 65°F, lows of 50°F.

Orcas Island 50K & 25K in Olga, WA on June 6–7, 2026, offers a 50 km (7,200 ft gain), 25 km (4,300 ft gain), and The Double (75 km, 11,500 ft gain) on technical single‑track trails in Moran State Park, with aid stations, cut‑offs, drop bags, post‑race pizza and beer, ferry access required, and lodging at Doe Bay Resort.