Badger Mountain Challenge - Richland, WA

MAR

27-28

2026

Test your limits on scenic Badger Mountain trails at the volunteer Badger Mountain Challenge in Richland, Washington, with distances from 15K to 100 miles and a new 100K for 2026. Proceeds benefit local trail groups and Girls on the Run and finishers enjoy post race food and a festive finish.

27-28 Mar 2026

South Richland, Washington

Website Registration

100 miles 100 kilometers 50 miles 55 kilometers 15 kilometers

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Event overview

The Badger Mountain Challenge is an ultramarathon event held at Badger Mountain Preserve in Richland, Washington. The 2026 edition takes place on March 27-28, 2026 and is hosted by the Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington. The event is volunteer run and USATF sanctioned. Proceeds support Friends of Badger Mountain, Washington Trails Association, and Girls on the Run. The race offers a scholarship for eligible high school or college students. Entrants receive post-race food and there is a post-race gathering at the finish. Registration opens December 6, 2025.

Distances and race details

100 miles
100K (new for 2026)
50 miles
55K
15K

Additional options and notes: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

There are ruck divisions for the 15K and 50-mile races; ruck entrants must carry a backpack weighing 20 to 30 lbs, not counting water or food.
A combined 50M/55K double is offered; finishers of both events receive a special prize.
The 100M, 100K and 50-mile events take place on Friday, March 27; the 55K and 15K take place on Saturday, March 28.
Volunteers receive a volunteer shirt and a future free entry to a BMC 15K or a reduced fee for longer distances.