Mountain Magic 5/10/25/35k
Mountain Magic 2024 was our best event yet! A record number of runners took on some of the most exciting and beautiful running trails in the Inland NW! The new 25k course was a hit, and the energy was high around the finish line and lodge all morning. It's no surprise - rolling trails, pine trees and whole lot of happy faces—what more could a runner ask for?
Let's make 2025 even bigger and better!
These trails are winding, rolling, and really really special. Most are wide ski trails through the pines. For the longer distances, there are a couple of minor peaks to summit, making them runnable but still enough elevation gain and loss to push you to your limit!
On the post-event survey, runners rated Mountain Magic 2024 an 8.6 out of 10. Not too bad, huh? This year we'll continue to build on what's worked and tweak the things that can be improved.
NEW FOR 2025
>Medals. Trail races typically don't have medals but you've been asking for them, so we're delivering! AND everyone who's run Mountain Magic in past years will get a special medal for that number of years (if you register by May 20).
> 35k Grand Tour. 35k is an odd distance, but that's what it takes to cover almost all the best running trails in the Nordic ski trail system. We're calling it the Grand Tour. Are you up for the challenge?
> T-shirt design competition. Want a free entry for you and a running partner? Enter the t-shirt design competition. If your design is chosen, you run for free! *more info coming soon
MORE FEEDBACK FROM 2024
Here are a few examples of what last year's runners had to say:
"This year was awesome, the course was challenging but you could still press the pace."
- Chase Abbott, 25k runner
"That was the best trail race I’ve ever done!"
– Jeremy Brown, 10k winner
"It was wonderfully varied. Hills, grass, mud, gravel, turns, beauty. It had so much to enjoy." - Anonymous
"This race to me is all about what makes the trail running community special. Everybody is so down to earth and friendly. It’s a relaxed, fun and supportive environment. The course is well marked and simply beautiful and the communication about the event was great. And the food, yum." - Anonymous
Bottom line, Mountain Magic is going to follow in the footsteps of 2024 as the trail running party to kick off your summer.
See you up on the mountain!
- Brad
Details
REGISTRATION COSTS:
Feb 1 - April 11
5k: $25 | 10k: $32 | 25k: $42 | 35k: $47
April 12 - May 12
5k: $25 | 10k: $37 | 25k: $47 | 35k: $52
May 13 - June 26 (midnight)
5k: $30 | 10k: $47 | 25k: $62.00 | 35k: $67
Race day*
5k: $40 | 10k: $55 | 25k: $70 | 35k: $75
REGISTRATION LIMIT: State Parks has set a registration limit again this year, of 300 registrations, so sign up ASAP! Once registration maxes out, we will post a notice on this site and the event website. If you want to sign up on event day, contact us via the website to make sure there’s room.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of Acts of God, COVID restrictions or State Park closure etc, entries are non-refundable. There will be be no deferred entries for the 2026 event.
SCHEDULE:
Sign-in takes place onsite in the Selkirk Lodge, starting at 7:15 race morning. Please arrive 45-60 minutes prior to your race start time.
> 7:15 - sign-in table opens
>8:10 - 35k race meeting
> 8:15 - 35k race start
> 8:55 - 25k race meeting
> 9:00 - 25k race start
> 9:55 - 10k race meeting
> 10:00 - 10k race start
> 10:25 - 5k race meeting
> 10:30 - 5k race start
AID STATIONS:
5/10: There will be one aid station with water and sports drink.
25k: There will be two aid stations with water, sports drink and energy food.
*To keep nature pure and to aid in clean-up, this is a cupless event. If you will want water or sport drink at the aid stations, please bring a hand-held or disposable bottle to carry with you.
ELEVATIONS:
> 10k: approx 1200 ft gain and loss
> 25k: 2011 ft gain and loss
*HOWEVER The rolling course makes it deceptively challenging. (Trust us!)
POST-RACE FOOD
After you've crossed the finish line, grab a light lunch. Food is included in registration costs. Additional meal tickets are available for $5 at registration. Volunteers eat free, of course.
DOGS:
No dogs on the trail please.
VOLUNTEER!
Each volunteer slot you fill gets you a free entry, so you can volunteer before or after your run, or get a free entry for a friend/family member. To learn more and register to volunteer, go to the Volunteer heading in the “Details” section on mountainmagicrun.com.
Contact
For more information or to sponsor the race, email mountainmagicrun@gmail.com.
Event's current local time: 4:29 AM PT
