A rugged ridge run to Sunrise Peak with sweeping views of glaciated Cascade volcanoes
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Starting from the Cispus River valley, this challenging 50K climbs through old-growth forest to Tongue Mountain before ascending the sun-soaked, serrated ridgeline of Juniper Ridge all the way out to Sunrise Peak and back. With over 9,000 feet of gain on highly technical trails and miles of exposed alpine running with sweeping Cascade volcano panoramas, this is not a beginner ultramarathon—but a genuinely spectacular mountain adventure for experienced trail runners.
Some ultra experience recommended
Randle, WA, United StatesSeptember 06, 2026
Dark Divide 50K is an out-and-back trail race in Randle, WA, United States, held on September 06, 2026. The course covers 32.4 miles, climbs 9,180 ft, and has an 11h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
START - Cispus Learning Center Start | 0.0 | 1,299 ft | — | ||
Juniper Ridge #1 Aid Station | 8.3 | 3,642 ft | — | Drop Bags | |
Sunrise Peak Aid Station | 16.2 | 4,518 ft | 6h30m1:30 PM | Drop Bags | |
Juniper Ridge #2 Aid Station | 23.7 | 3,642 ft | — | Drop Bags | |
FINISH - Cispus Learning Center Finish | 32.4 | 1,299 ft | 11h6:00 PM | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Bunkhouse beds at Cispus Learning Center available for $43 via Ultrasignup at registration. Car, tent, and RV camping also available nearby. Camping opens Thursday at noon for 100-mile runners, Saturday for 50K and Fun Run participants.
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