2026 Capitol Peak 50miler/25K

When: Sat, April 18, 2026

Start times:

50 Miler: 6:00 am

25K: 9:00 am

Where: Fall Creek Day use area, Capitol Forest

Parking: Discover Pass Required for parking!

Entry: 50 miler – $60 / 25K – $40 (Price Increase April 4th – $71 & $45!)

Online Registration coming soon at:

Peak view

21 Years & Counting

Again this year there will be a 50-mile ultra and a 25 km (~16 mile) trail race. 2026 will mark the 21st year of the Capitol Peak races in Capitol Forest.

DNR WAIVERS

Every runner will need to print, sign, and bring a DNR waiver with them to check in on race day. Click to Download Waiver (we will also email entrants a link to the waiver) Every runner who is also driving and parking a vehicle anywhere in Capitol Forest will also need a DISCOVER PASS visible on their dashboard. If not visible, the enforcement officer will give you a ticket! Get your Discover pass via this link

START/FINISH

Both the 50-mile and 25K start from Falls Creek trailhead.

The start time for the 50-mile is 6:00 am, and 25K is 9:00 am. NO EARLY (OR LATE) START

Cut-offs for the 50 miler will be 1:30 pm at mile 27 and 5:30 pm at mile 42.

**Dogs are welcome at our events at the Start/Finish and on the course provided they are on leash.**

Drop Bags (50 miler only)

You may have drop bags at Fall Creek, Capitol Peak, and Wedekind. Please label your drop bag!

Post Race Food

Included in your registration is post-race food. (To be announced)

Camping

PLEASE NOTE: There is camping at the Falls Creek Campground, near the start. Friday night only. There is no registration for camping, but you will need a Discover Pass to camp. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

“Capitol Forest is a “working forest”, so course revisions are possible to accommodate the “work”. For updates please check here.
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Both the 50-mile and 25K start and finish from Fall Creek Trailhead. The race will feature some of the most rugged and serene single-track trails and grinding sections of gravel road, and, depending on toss-of-the-coin for weather in April, spectacular views.
 
The 50-mile will include Capitol Peak to gaze from, and an out and back on the Porter Trail. The 50-mile course will feature 7 aid stations, the first aid station will be water only with just a little food, so be prepared!
 
The 25k will have 2 aid stations. Both the 50 mile and 25K, will complete the course on a serene, descent to the finish at Falls Creek Trailhead.

COURSE MAPS:

Capitol Peak – 50mi **We’re waiting on final permit confirmation from DNR, so the course may change due to logging!**
25K course 2018

Download 25K Map

Download 25K GPX file

DIRECTIONS

From Delphi Road, turn West on Waddle Creek Rd, turn right on Sherman Valley rd, follow up into the forest for 3.6 miles, turn left at the Fall Creek sign, drive about 2 miles,  past the Fall Creek Campground turnoff to the Fall Creek Day Use Area. You will have to park on the shoulder of the road or in the campground. Hang your Discover Pass or get a ticket!

 

 

25K Training run:

We will have a Free training run for 25K racers. The info will be announced at a later date.

Age Group Awards

Age group winners for the 50Miler and 25K will receive a custom coffee mug made by our very own Hannah McLean!

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