The original American 200-miler, straight through the Mt. St. Helens blast zone
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The Bigfoot 200 Endurance Run is the first 200+ mile point-to-point ultramarathon in the United States, covering roughly 200 miles through the Cascade Mountains of Washington from Marble Mountain Sno-Park to White Pass High School in Randle. Runners traverse the eerie volcanic blast zone of Mount St. Helens — with barren lava fields and boulder scrambles — before moving into dense old-growth forests, exposed ridge lines with views of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier, and multiple mandatory river crossings. With 12 full aid stations (including 6 sleep stations), HAM radio coverage, and live SPOT tracking, the event emphasizes runner safety and self-sufficiency across what is widely considered one of the most technically and mentally demanding ultras in North America.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Randle, WA, United StatesAugust 14, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Marble Mountain Start | 0.0 | 2,717 ft |
Blue Lake Aid Station | 12.2 | 3,176 ft |
Coldwater Lake Aid Station | 37.4 | 2,579 ft |
Norway Pass Aid Station | 56.1 | 3,668 ft |
Elk Pass Aid Station | 67.2 | 4,081 ft |
RD 9327 Aid Station | 82.2 | 3,563 ft |
Spencer Butte Aid Station | 93.4 | 3,517 ft |
Lewis River Aid Station | 101.0 | 2,001 ft |
Quartz Ridge Aid Station | 118.2 | 4,639 ft |
Chain of Lakes Aid Station | 134.4 | 4,383 ft |
Klickitat Aid Station | 151.7 | 4,459 ft |
Twin Sisters Aid Station | 171.1 | 4,252 ft |
Owens Creek Aid Station | 187.1 | 2,247 ft |
Finish Finish | 200.0 | 909 ft |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
Free overnight parking and car camping available at the Marble Mountain Sno-Park (race start, near Cougar, WA) and at the finish/HQ at White Pass High School in Randle, WA.
August in the Cascade Mountains brings highly variable conditions across the 200-mile course. The exposed volcanic blast zone of Mount St. Helens can see temperatures above 90°F under summer sun, while upper-elevation ridgelines bring cold rain, fog, and occasionally snow overnight. Runners should expect a range from near-freezing at night on high passes to uncomfortably warm midday in the lowland sections. Temperatures as low as 7°F have been recorded historically. Pacific Northwest moisture keeps trails wet and streams running at variable levels. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible on exposed ridges, and high winds can occur above treeline.
The Mt. St. Helens blast zone is fully exposed with little shade; summer daytime temperatures can exceed 90°F in this section
Nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing at higher elevations; temperatures as low as 7°F (-14°C) have been recorded on the course
Cascade Mountains can shift rapidly from summer heat at lower elevations to heavy rain, strong winds, and snow at higher elevations — sometimes within the same day
Pacific Northwest weather brings frequent rain at mid and high elevations; course features muddy sections and variable stream crossings
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