Mad Meadows 50
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Mad Meadows 50k/50M
Mad Meadows 50k/50M is an alpine trail race near Leavenworth, Washington, with start and finish at Grouse Creek Group Campground on Chiwawa River Road. The event includes mountain ridgelines and sections of high elevation single track framed by golden larches.
Distances
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- Kid's Race approximately 1 mile
The course is remote and reaches over 7000 ft at its highest point. Terrain includes smooth single track along the Mad River, long technical sections, steep climbs and steep switchbacks, pumice slopes, talus fields with old growth larch, and ridge running with 360 degree views toward the Entiat River Valley and the Dakobed Range. The 50 Mile route begins with about seven miles on Chiwawa River Road, then climbs out of the river valley and traverses Basalt Pass, Garland Ridge, Mad Meadows and Alder Ridge before returning to the finish. The 50K follows Minnow Creek Trail and joins the 50 Mile course near Basalt.
Aid stations are placed along the routes and include stocked food and drinks; the Mad Meadows aid station is a hike in. Drop bags are available at designated aid stations by distance. Runners must carry refillable drink containers because the event operates a cupless aid station policy.
This race is governed by required gear lists for each distance, crew access rules at specific aid stations, and time cutoffs at aid stations and on course. The 2026 event was cancelled; the next scheduled Mad Meadows date is October 9, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
