Willapa Trail Festival
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
About the race
The Willapa Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event in Chehalis, WA, organized by Oly Trail Runners. The event uses the Willapa Hills Trail, an old rail grade that runs along the Chehalis River and through rolling hills to Raymond and South Bend. The start and finish area is at Owl and Olive Cafe near the Willapa Hills State Park Trail.
Distances offered:
- 100 miles
- 50 miles
- 50K
- 25K
- 5K
The trail is a wide double track with mostly hard packed gravel. The advertised 100 mile course includes about 96 miles on improved packed gravel and about 4 miles of pavement. Most courses are out and back from the start location; 50 and 100 mile entries include additional out and back sections to the west.
Aid stations: the 5K, 25K, and 50K have 2 to 3 aid stations; the 50 mile course has an additional aid station on its out and back; the 100 mile course has seven aid stations on the extended route. Aid stations will offer water, electrolytes, and common ultra foods. Aid stations will close at posted times; the 100 mile overall cutoff is 34 hours.
Race services and notes: packet pickup will be available, parking and some camping options are offered, dogs are allowed on leash, pacers are permitted from 50K onward, drop bags and multiple restrooms are available. Entry fees are set by distance and a portion of proceeds will support Willapa Hills Trail maintenance. Trail surface improvements planned on the west end may alter the 100 mile routing to a double of the 50 mile course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
