Washington · 50K
Baker Lake 50k
Baker Lake 50k is a 50K event held in Baker Lake, Washington. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 125 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Baker Lake, WA
- Field size
- ~125 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Baker Lake, Washington
- Distances
- 50K
- Field size
- About 125 runners
- Course
- ~6,800 ft total elevation change (3,400 ft gain / 3,400 ft loss); rolling single-track, no major single climb
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- nwenduranceevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 3400 ft gain, 3400 ft loss (official course data)
About the Baker Lake 50k
Baker Lake 50k is a 31.2-mile out-and-back trail ultra along the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, running mostly single-track through old-growth forest with rolling climbs and descents totaling about 6,800 feet of elevation change. Organized by NW Endurance Events, the race starts and finishes at Kulshan Campground, where free camping is available race weekend.
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Baker Lake 50k: common questions
- When is the Baker Lake 50k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Baker Lake 50k held?
- In Baker Lake, Washington.
- What distances does the Baker Lake 50k offer?
- 50K.
- How many people run the Baker Lake 50k?
- About 125 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Baker Lake 50k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Baker Lake 50k?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. $85 (from nwenduranceevents.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Baker Lake 50k start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Baker Lake 50k?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 3400 ft gain, 3400 ft loss (official course data).
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