2025 Event!

Register for this one early, because it sells out! 50M / 50K / 25K / 10K are hosted on Saturday. Sunday is 50K / 25K / 10K (no 50M). The Saturday race sold out in February last year! We have strict permit limits at this event, so if you want to run Saturday (especially with a group of friends) we strongly recommend you register before February. We do NOT do a waitlist for the event. You MUST register for the "Late Start" category using the registration button above.

New for 2025! We've added 100 spots for a "late" start 25k/10k that starts at 11:00AM. Sleep in, or use the morning to drive in from the west side and hit the course later in the day. We've added this option to increase event capacity, while managing trail congestion (most 10K/25K runners will be off the trails by this time). So if you like lazy mornings, this option is for you!

Race Day Registration

If there are spots available we will hold race day registration. If the event is sold out we will not.

Experience the Magic of Ancient Lakes!

Come experience the magic of the Ancient Lakes in the heart Washington Desert in this unique trail race! These trails are truly spectacular and will allow you to experience the best the desert has to offer, taking you on a journey through canyon-like gorges, along the shores of ancient desert lakes and to the base of cascading waterfalls. You will feel like you are in the desert southwest but with a Washington flare. With a distance for everyone, and the same great support and swag you have come to expect from Run Super Series events, this is an event you won’t want to miss at this exciting new venue!

Course Description

With a unique cloverleaf design, our scenic course will allow you to experience the best of the Ancient Lakes area. The larger 25k loop features 3 smaller loops, each beginning and ending at a common aid station. The 25k loop features about 2,200’ of rolling up and down, with no single climb or descent more than 400’. The trails are primarily single track. The first loop will take you to the a spectacular waterfall and then run along the shores of the Ancient Lakes. The green loop will run out to yet another lake and feature a return trip through some canyon like desert terrain. The blue loop will drop you down into the Columbia River Gorge, and have you run along the river before climbing back out and rolling to the finish line. The 50k will run the 25k course twice and the 50M will run the 25k course three times. The 10k course will run on portions of the red and green loop and will have about 1,000’ of elevation gain. Trails are primarily single track.

25K will hit the aid station 2x at 4.7 and 10.1 miles. 50K will hit the aid station 5x at 4.7, 10.1, 16.2, 20.9 and 26.3 miles. 50M will hit the aid station 8x at 4.7, 10.1, 16.2, 20.9, 26.3, 32.4, 37.1 and 42.5 miles.

Race Day Schedule and Cut-offs

Race Packet Pick-up takes place ~45 mins before race start time. Race briefing takes place about 5 mins before races start time. The following cut-offs are strictly enforced:
50M: Must start final blue loop by 5:30PM, the blue loop is approximately the last 7 miles. Finish line cut-off is 8PM.
50K (Sunday Only Cut-off): Must start final blue loop by 1:30PM.

Swag

We want our runners to only have the best, so we make sure we give you some cool swag. At Ancient Lakes you get an awesome finisher award (medals for 50k/25k/10k, buckles for 50M), a tee-shirt and often times some extra swag such as a buff or water bottle. We also have complimentary downloadable race day photos.
Yep, you get all that. You can thank us later!

Race Day Info and Directions

Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration:
Yes! We have race day packet pick-up! No! We do not offer advanced packet pick-up! Packet Pick-up will be at the Ancient/Dusty Lakes Trailhead for all distances.

Parking:
All race parking will be at the start/finish line at the Bishop Recreation Area in Quincy, WA. This is near the Ancient/Dusty Lakes Trailhead. We also offer free camping for race weekend (tent/vans/car/small RV welcome).

Directions:
The trailhead is located about 2 hours and 30 minutes from downtown Seattle, 1 hour and 30 minutes from Yakima, 2 hours and 15 minutes from Spokane and 45 minutes form Wenatchee.
From Seattle and Points West: Take I-90 Eastbound and take Exit 149 for WA-281 North. Turn left onto WA-281 North and follow for 5.6 miles then turn left onto Rd 5 NW/Whit Trail Road and follow for 7.8 miles. Turn left onto Rd 9 NW and follow for 2 miles. After a sharp left bend stay straight onto Ancient Lakes Road. Follow for 3.8 miles to the trailhead.
From Spokane and Points East: Take I-90 Westbound and take Exit 149 for WA-281 North. Turn right onto WA-281 North and follow for 5.6 miles then turn left onto Rd 5 NW/Whit Trail Road and follow for 7.8 miles. Turn left onto Rd 9 NW and follow for 2 miles. After a sharp left bend stay straight onto Ancient Lakes Road. Follow for 3.6 miles until you see parking signs. The entrance is on the right under the power lines.
From Wenatchee: Take WA-28 East for 25 miles. Turn left onto Rd 10 NW and follow for 0.4 miles. Make a left onto Rd V NW and follow for 1.0 miles. Turn right onto Rd 9 NW and follow for 1 mile. After a sharp left bend stay straight onto Ancient Lakes Road. Follow for 3.6 miles until you see parking signs.

Refund and Deferrals

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).

Event's current local time: 11:09 PM PT