Cascade Super Ultra

One of the Fastest 50M/50K's in the Country!

The Cascade Super Ultra features a stunning point to point course running from South Cle Elum to Cedar Falls, and is one of the fastest 50M trail races you will ever find with about 600’ of total elevation gain and 1500’ of total elevation loss, all run on wide well groomed gravel bike trail. The associated 50K race will feature almost no elevation gain and 1500’ of total elevation loss, easily making it one of the fastest 50K races in the country. We also will run our traditional marathon course as part of this race if you are looking for a marathon distance (course is USATF certified). This is a perfect race to attempt your first 50K or 50 miler, and the perfect race for the most seasoned ultra runner to go after at 50K or 50M PR. All this on a well supported course, while running through the heart of the Central Cascade Mountains…what more could you ask for?

The Course

The 50 Miler will begin at South Cle Elum and will head west following the I-90 corridor on the Iron Horse Trail. The trail will gain minimal elevation over the first 29 miles (~600’). The first 12 miles will run near I-90 until you hit the town of Easton, where the trail will head along Lake Easton and the Yakima River and run through the forests of the central Cascades. At Mile 20, you will run through the Whittier Tunnel before hitting the scenic shores of Keechelus Lake at Mile 22. Prepare to be stunned as you run along Keechelus Lake for almost 6 miles, taking in jaw dropping views of the Cascade Mountains the whole time. Shortly after Mile 28, you will arrive at Hyak where we will have one hell of a party at an aid station to get you ready for the tunnel and your downhill finish. You will enter the tunnel at Mile 29, and emerge into the light 2.4 miles later. You will now begin your epic downhill journey with more breathtaking views as you drop 1500’ over the final 18 miles to the finish line. Your reward will be a high five and an amazing belt buckle to commemorate your 50 mile journey on the Iron Horse!
*The 50K race will begin at Hyak. The course will start with an out and back east along Keechelus Lake and will turn around after 5 miles. It will then follow the remainder of the 50M course. The marathon course will also start at Hyak with an out and back along Keechelus Lake and will turn around after 2.5 miles. It will then follow the remainder of the 50M course. The marathon is USATF certified and uses the same course as our The Super Marathon and Cascade Express Marathon.

Race Day Schedule

50M
Parking Lot Opens (Finish Line): 3:30 AM
Buses Leave Parking Area: 4:00 AM
Packet Pick-up at South Cle Elum: 5:00 AM - 5:45 AM
Pre-race Briefing: 5:55 AM
Race Start: 6:00 AM
Hyak Aid Cut-off: 1:00 PM
Garcia Aid Cut-off: 4:45 PM
Finish Line Cut-off: 7:00 PM
*Please note there is no shuttle from the finish line back to the start line.

50K/Marathon
Parking Lot Opens (Finish Line): 6:00 AM
Buses Leave Parking Area: 6:30 AM
Packet Pick-up at Hyak: 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Pre-race Briefing: 7:55 AM
Race Start: 8:15 AM
Finish Line Cut-off: 7:00 PM
*Please note there is no shuttle from the finish line back to the start line.


Parking/Shuttle

Free parking will be available at Cedar Falls Trailhead and Rattlesnake Lake Park and in designated areas along SE Cedar Falls Road. There is no parking at the start line, runners must park at the finish and take designated shuttles to the start line.

Runners will be bused to the start line from the parking area at the finish line. There are no shuttle buses from the finish back to the start lines after the race, so runners must park at the finish line.

SWAG!

We want our runners to only have the best, so we make sure we give you more swag than you can carry (actually we give you a fabric drop bag so you can carry it all)! All runners receive a custom tech tee, a custom race medal (50K and marathon), a fabric Run Super Series Drop Bag, a Run Super Series Water Bottle (filled with ice cold water) and complimentary downloadable race day photos.
Yep, you get all that. You can thank us later!

Oh and if you finish the 50M you get a BUCKLE! Oh yes we did!


Course Support/Pacers/Aid Stations

Pacers: 50M runners may pick-up a pacer at Hyak and/or Garcia. 50K runners may pick up a pacer at Garcia. Pacers must wear a pacer bib which they can get by signing a waiver at the aid station. No pacers are allowed for the marathon.

Aid Stations:
The 50M will have 10 aid stations and the 50K 7 aid stations, with a mix of manned and un-manned aid stations. The marathon will only have 6 aid stations, with 4 of the 6 being un-manned. The aid stations layout is as follows:
Golf Course Road - Mile 5.2 - Full Aid Station
Easton Trailhead - Mile 11.5 - Full Aid Station, Crew Access
Un-manned Aid - Mile 14 - Fluids Only
Stampede Pass Road - Mile 21.5 - Full Aid Station
Un-manned Aid - Mile 26.5 (50K Mile 2.5/7.5, Marathon 2.5) - Fluids Only
Hyak - Mile 29 (50K Mile 10, Marathon Mile 5) - Full Aid Station, Hot Food, Crew Access, Drop Bags
Un-manned Aid - Mile 34 (50K Mile 15, Marathon Mile 10) - Fluids and Pre-packaged Snacks
Un-manned Aid - Mile 38 (50K Mile 20, Marathon Mile 15) - Fluids and Pre-packaged Snacks
Garcia Road - Mile 42.2 (50K Mile 24.2, Marathon Mile 19.2) - Full Aid Station, Hot Food, Crew Access, Drop Bags
Un-manned Aid - Mile 46 (50K Mile 27, Marathon Mile 22) - Fluids and Pre-packaged Snacks


*Full Aid Stations will have water and electrolyte drink, Gu Gels and assorted snacks such as chips, pretzels, cookies, bananas, oranges, assorted candies, S-caps, PB&J sandwiches, etc. Un-manned Aid Stations with pre-packaged snacks will have snacks such as single serve bags of chips/pretzels, single serve packs of cookies/crackers, single serve candy packs. Aid stations with hot foods will offer broth/soup/rammen (with veggie options), bean&cheese burritos/quesadillas and other special treats.


Timing/Cut Offs

The official cut-off for the 50M is 13 hours. The 50K and marathon cut-off is 11 hours.
Hyak Aid Station Cut-off (Mile 29) is 1:00 PM
Garcia Road Aid Station Cut-off (Mile 42.2) is 4:45 PM
*Runners arriving at the aid stations after the official cut-off times will be pulled from the race.

Refund and Deferral Policy

All registrations to the race are final. We do not offer refunds or deferral of race entries under any circumstances. Distance upgrades can be made in Ultra Sign-up up to two weeks before the race (you pay the difference in cost). Distance drop-downs can be made in Ultra Sign-up up to two weeks before the race (although with no refund).