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Winter Solstice Vertical Challenge

Name: Winter Solstice Vertical Challenge
Start: 2026-12-19
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Quilcene

Quilcene, Washington, United States

calendar_today 19 Dec, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $50.00

About the Event

Winter Solstice Vertical Challenge

Back for the 6th year of the Winter Solstice Vert Challenge! December 19th at 8AM, and going till 8pm. Come run/hike as many or as few laps as you’d like! Fatass style event with aid at the trailhead. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash and cleaned up after. After event costs are covered, all proceeds from this event will go to Washington Trail Association for their ongoing efforts to put work into the trails we all enjoy. Questions? please email us at [email protected]

Date / Time

Saturday December 19th, 2026 – 8AM-8PM

Place

Mt. Walker trailhead, Quilcene, WA – Olympic National Forest

FAQ

Q: How long will the course be open? A: The course closes at 8 PM. Q: What is the course distance? A: The course is 2 miles one way, for a total distance of 4 miles round trip. If you repeat the course twice, the total distance is 8 miles, and three repeats make it 12 miles, and so on. Q: What is the elevation gain? A: The elevation gain is about 2,100 feet, with a minimum elevation of 784 feet and a maximum elevation of 2,797 feet. Q: What does course look like? A: For details about the course, visit Mount Walker on the WTA website. Q: Is a parking pass needed? A: No, a parking pass is not required.

Races Offered

12hrs

Dec 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 12 Hours

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Quilcene.

thermostat Temperature

3.6° / 8.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.6° / 6.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

9.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

7.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

89.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:52

nightlight Sunset

17:21

About Quilcene

Learn more about the host city, Quilcene.

Quilcene is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 598 at the 2020 census.