Willapa Trail Festival
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Willapa Trail Festival : Chehalis, WA (Nov 8, 2025)
The event offers multiple footrace distances starting and finishing at Owl and Olive Cafe near the Willapa Hills State Park Trail in Chehalis, Washington. Distances offered:
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 25K
- 5K
Course, logistics, and fees
The route follows the Willapa Hills Trail, an old rail grade and wide double-track trail running along the Chehalis River. The surface is mostly hard-packed gravel. Most races use an out-and-back format from the start location; the 100 mile and 50 mile include an additional out-and-back section heading west through Pe Ell to the Pluvius Hill area. The organizer states the trail is straightforward and has low navigational risk.
Aid stations: 2-3 stations for the 5K, 25K, and 50K. The 50M and 100M have additional aid stations on the extended western out-and-back. Stations will carry water, electrolytes, and common ultra foods such as candy, cookies, chips, fruit, and gels. There are no time cutoffs for the 50 miler; the overall cutoff for the 100 miler is 34 hours. Race staff may close aid stations at posted times and may remove runners who cannot finish before the start/finish area closes on Sunday night.
OlyTrailRunners, a non-profit, organizes the event. Entry fees listed are: 5K $20, 25K $30, 50K $35, 50M $45, 100M $100. Parking and some camping are available at the venue; dogs are allowed on leash. Possible trail construction on the west end may require the 100 mile to run a double of the 50 mile course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.