50K and 25K
Early season mountain runs are hard to come by in early June, but the East Bank of Ross Lake delivers some much-needed early season leg shakes to kick off the summer season.
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Capacity
Both the 50K and 25K distances will be limited to groups of 11 runners for a total of 22 in our basecamp. During Covid, we’ll be encouraging “pods” and social distancing in camp and on the trail.
Dates
- Friday through Saturday — June 18 to 19, 2021
Description
Situated in North Cascades National Park, the Ross Lake Rally offers a set of runs that blend early season mountain access and spectacular trails along the shores of Ross Lake. After an initial evening dinner, orientation, and overnight at the Colonial Creek Campground, runners are shuttled via water taxi to the trailhead, and run their way, lakeside, back to a well-stocked basecamp finish.
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Course Overview
Friday, Day 1: Meet at Colonial Creek Campground
Runners are welcome to arrive at Colonial Creek anytime after 4pm. Aspire will host an evening meal and review the routes, logistics, and gear choices as runners make final preparations for their run.
Saturday, Day 2: Run
25K, 2,800′ of Elevation Gain: Boat shuttle to Lightning Creek where runners pick up the East Bank trail for 15 miles of rolling lakeside trail and spectacular mountain views. At Highway 20 runners are shuttled back to base-camp.
50K, 5,500′ of Elevation Gain: Boat shuttle to Hozemeen Camp at the far north end of Ross Lake. Climb and descend Desolation Peak and follow the East Bank Trail to Highway 20. Shuttle back to base-camp.
At basecamp Aspire will serve up appetizers, drinks, and a delicious evening meal.
Accommodations
Our basecamp will be staged out of the Colonial Creek campground inside the North Cascades National Park. Aspire will provide lively camp amenities for a remote but comfortable “glamp” style experience. Runners will need to provide or rent a personal tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc.
Transportation
This trip begins and ends at the Colonial Creek Campground. It will be possible to carpool with other runners or to arrange ride into camp with the Aspire crew from Burlington WA.
Map
For topographical route information, elevation profiles, and a downloadable GPX file of the route, visit our Caltopo Ross Lake Rally Map.
Course Info Packet
For details about the trails, itinerary information, packing and gear lists, menu and dietary information, safety protocols, and trip policies we’ve prepared the Ross Lake Rally Course Info Packet. Share your email and we’ll send you a copy.
Cost
Early Bird Registration: $400. Ends Jan 24th
Regular Registration: $450. Ends March 28th
Late Registration: $500. Closes June 13th
*Payment plans are available for every trip. Email us to set one up abram@aspireadventurerunning.com
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Trip Insurance
Every year we have at least one runner who due to injury, illness, or personal/familial circumstances can not participate in their registered trip. While registrations can be transferred, Aspire does not issue refunds. See our FAQs. We strongly encourage each runner to purchase 3rd party trip insurance that will reimburse the cost of registration in the event that you are unable to participate in the event.