Walla Walla 6 Hour
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Event overview
The Walla Walla 6 Hour is a women’s only endurance event held at Bennington Lake in Walla Walla, Washington. The format is a timed six-hour race where participants complete as many loops of the course as they can within the time limit. Space is limited to 130 runners. Entry proceeds support the Trail Sisters organization. Raffle prizes and participant swag are part of the event, and finishers who complete the full six hours receive a Trail Sisters trucker hat. The woman who completes the most loops receives a local gift basket; in the event of a tie, the runner who crosses the finish line first is awarded the basket.
Course and aid
The course follows the Whitetail Trail, a loop around Bennington Lake. The outer loop measures 5 miles and is mostly double-track with some single-track sections. Elevation gain is around 370 ft per loop. A staffed aid station provides typical race food such as potato chips, gels, and gummies, plus additional items like peanut butter and pickle wraps. Aid is available only at the aid station; organizers do not provide large communal bowls of food.
Logistics and rules
Spectators are allowed but parking is limited; organizers request one car per runner. Pacers are not permitted under the race permit, though friends and family may access open trails and cheer from viewpoints; they may not give aid outside the aid station. Dogs are not allowed on course with runners; leashed dogs may be at the start/finish area. There are no transfers or rollovers. Refunds are available at 50% before the posted deadline; no refunds are issued after that deadline. Restrooms and parking for trailers and vehicles are available at Bennington Lake. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
