Overview

Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy is teaming up with Public Lands for the 3rd Annual Women's Run & Raffle. This event is FREE! Join us as we kick off our training block for the August 29th Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50-miler. (Baker Ultra). If you're not doing the Baker Ultra, that's okay! We welcome all women runners, regardless of experience.

Format

- The course will be a 3-mile loop with 500 feet of vert
- The event starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.
- Run one loop or 6-hours worth, whatever suits you
- The start and end point of the loop is Olympia Shelter (directions) in North Park
- Are there bathrooms? Yes
- What about parking? Plenty of parking
- Water on hand and some snacks
- The course is mostly shaded, very little exposed sun
- We love dogs, but please leave yours at home

Swag

Our dear friends at Public Lands will be giving away some camel back flasks. We have Arcteryx trucker hats to give away. We're raffling off a few entries to the Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50-miler, which takes place Saturday, August 29th. And an entry to the sold-out Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, which takes place June 20, 2026.

History & Purpose

For nearly 20 years, the Baker Ultra averaged 80% men, 20% women. In 2023, we created Equity Guidelines, which included allocating 50% of the race entries to women. We are the only 50-mile race in the United States that allocates equal space for women.

Hosting the Women's Run & Raffle allows us to expose more women runners to the Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50-miler. (and raffle off some free entries)! And most importantly, this event serves as a relaxed, fun, and supportive running opportunity for women of varying backgrounds.

Event's current local time: 8:50 PM ET