Vashon Island Ultramarathon & Trail Run - June 6, 2026
Welcome back runners for the 16th year of trail running on Vashon Island! This year we introduce Team Competitions! Three team members add up their finish times to find out how they compare - three categories: Female, Male and Mixed. Teams must have a Team Captain to add their team's times and report to the Finish Tent.
Registration closes: Thu, Jun 4 @ 11:59PM PT
Day of Race Guaranteed to be snow free! No UTMB Stones! Not a Hardrock Qualifier! There are no refunds (contact the RD about roll-overs, which are only granted for reasons outside the control of the runner). There will be day-of-race registration, 50k registrants first, then 10 and 20 mile registrants at 8:30 after 50k'ers leave. Camping on Friday night is an option. Please email us to confirm you are planning to camp prior to arriving. Camping will be in the big grass field at the start/finish, near SW 178th and 103rd SW, with porta-potties and water in jugs.
Timeline:
- 7 am – 8:15 am: 50k Bib/t-shirt Pickup
- 8:15: 50K Race Course Briefing / Announcements
- 8:30 am: 50K Race Start
- 8:30-9:15 am 10 and 20 mile Bib/t-shirt Pickup
- 9:15: 10 & 20 Mile Race Course Briefing / Announcements
- 9:30 am 10 and 20 Mile Race Start
- 12 noon Post Race Food with Refreshments
- 2:30 pm Cut-off for last 20 mile and 50K runners heading out on third loop
- 5:30 Course closes
Aid Stations:
At the two checkpoints (out about 6 miles every lap, and back at the start/finish/turnaround) there will be: Water, Coke, Mt. Dew, Tailwind (sugar), Salt, Potato Chips, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, PBJs, Oranges, sliced Bananas, Gels (Gu), Stroop Waffles (Gu), Various junk food.
We come back through base camp every ten (+) miles, where there will be a spot for drop bags, also, Aid Station 1, also known as the Heavy Metal Aid Station at 6/16/26 miles also will have a car bringing drop bags out, if you want one there as well.
Course Details:
All races will embark from the same start line/finish line at the Gateway Trail system near SW 178th and 103rd SW. The course will basically travel the interior and perimeter of the park, ending up back at the Start/Finish, where the 10 milers will finish and the 50k runners will head back out on Gateway Trail for two more loops. Aid stations will be located at miles 6 and 10. 50k runners will pass each aid station 3 times.
Terrain: Rolling race course with primarily single track and double track park trails, some dirt roads, gravel driveways, grass shoulders and short sections of paved road. Elevation change is about 770 feet per loop. Trails are mostly well groomed but footing may be challenged by roots, downed logs, or quick turns.
Public Access: Runners will be running on both public and private land. Runners should be aware of their surroundings and anticipate encountering equestrians, pedestrians and bicyclists. Runners should yield to all motorized vehicle traffic on paved roads.
Youth Certified Trail Race:
Partnering with ATRA and USATF to raise awareness among young runners. Runners 18 years and younger have discounted registration prices. Two scholarships are available.
Getting to the Race:
Vashon Island is accessible by ferry. Plan ahead for ferry schedules. Directions provided for heading South from North End Ferry Dock and North from Talequah Ferry Dock.
ATRA Event Standards:
Events live up to ATRA Event Standards, including race organization since 2010, necessary permits and insurance, environmental friendliness, safety plans, and clear time limits and rules.
USATF Safe Sport Sanction:
Event is USATF Sanctioned and complies with the USATF Safe Sport Program to prevent misconduct and abuse.