Aid stations

At Cascade Crest, our aid stations are more than just a place to refuel during your race. Aid stations are a cherished tradition where dedicated volunteers and aid station captains return year after year, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie.

There is no shortage of surprise and delight along the way.

QUICK LINKS

Print Aid station chart

Print Aid station Driving Directions

Runner Times Through Aid Stations

Crewing information

Pacer information

what you’ll likely encounter at an aid station:

Water (we use fresh, delicious Easton, WA tap water. WA water consistently tests cleaner than any major bottled water. And, don’t forget we’re cup free!)
Electrolyte drink
Salty junk snacks (chips, Fritos etc.)
Sugary junk snacks (the normal mix)
Fruit: Bananas, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Grapes
Potatoes with salt
Sandwiches (PB&J, turkey)
Soup - vegan options available (starting at Stampede)
Ice (as much as we can get out there if it is really hot)
Soda (Coke, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale – not until Blowout)
Electrolyte caps (at some stations)
Duct tape
Vaseline
Friendly faces

Real + hot food

It’s true, you will find ‘real’ food at approximately half of the aid stations. A few of the delicacies are:

Grilled Cheese
Pirogues
Raviolis
Burritos
And a few surprises to keep you on your toes

For those of you new to this distance, we recommend taking the time to eat real food. There are a few 100-mile runners who can make it through these runs on nothing but gels and fluids but most of us can’t. You are going to need a lot of calories to get back to Easton on foot and we’ll do our best to provide enough variety to keep the aid stations interesting.

There will be soup at the nighttime aid stations. Coffee will be at a few aid stations.

On the flip side, there will be plenty of ice for you at the major aid stations if it is an ice-worthy day.

A few things you wont find at an aid station

Pain meds. If you want Advil etc. plan to carry your own. We recommend against taking anything but minor doses of ibuprofen during the event. Please use common sense and stay well hydrated if you choose to take ibuprofen.

Electrolyte caps. We will have electrolyte caps out on the course but please don’t rely on the aid stations for such a crucial item. All of you should be comfortable using some form of electrolyte replacement - we’d suggest you check out Hammer Endurolytes. Plan ahead.

Specific footcare products. Many aid stations will have duct tape (which we rank second to water in terms of general life utility). Plan your own foot care if you think you’ll need it.

medical + special situations

If you have any special conditions (allergies, asthma etc.) please make us aware when you check in on Friday morning, and be sure to carry any medications or inhalers you might need with you during the run.

Dehydration and over-hydration are both possibilities at any 100-mile event.

You should have a plan to manage your electrolyte intake and pay close attention to your body and especially to how you are processing fluids.

We take your safety very seriously, but we do expect you to be prepared for medical situations unique to your health history. We expect you to be self-sufficient and responsible on race weekend.

This is a remote wilderness event and should be approached with preparation, caution, and care.

Aid station Summary

Cut off times

    AID STATION
    MILE
    CREW>
    DROP BAG?
    CUT-OFF
    NOTES
  


    Goat Peak
    4.5
    NO
    NO
    x
    Water only
  

    Cole-Blowout Saddle
    12.5
    NO
    NO
    1:00 PM
    Fuel up, next major aid at Tacoma Pass
  

    Little Bear
    19.7
    NO
    NO
    x
    Minimal aid, hike in
  

    Tacoma Pass
    25.4
    NO
    YES
    5:00 PM
    Full service, no crew access, 12in x 12in max dropbag
  

    Snowshoe Butte
    31.9
    NO
    NO
    x
    Limited supplies, hike in
  

    Stampede Pass
    36.2
    YES
    YES
    8:30 PM
    You must leave with lights!
  

    Meadow Mtn
    43.2
    NO
    NO
    x
    No crew access
  

    Olallie Meadows
    49.1
    YES
    NO
    2:00 AM
    Recommended that crew skip this AS, road in bad shape
  

    Hyak
    54.3
    YES
    YES
    3:00 AM
    Ideal crew access point
  

    Kechelus Ridge
    62.4
    NO
    NO
    x
    NO CREW VEHICLES on the course between Hyak and Lake Kachess!!
  

    Lake Kachess
    69.2
    YES
    YES
    8:00 AM
    PLEASE PARK PAST AID STATION
  

    Mineral Creek
    75
    YES
    YES
    x
    Crew must part 2.5 miles up the hill.
  

    No Name Rd
    78.6
    NO
    NO
    x
    Unmanned water stop
  

    No Name Ridge
    81.6
    NO
    NO
    12:30 PM
    Prepare for the Cardiac Needles!
  

    Thorpe Mtn
    86.4
    NO
    NO
    x
    Limited supplies, hike in
  

    French Cabin
    89.2
    NO
    NO
    x
    No crew access, road in bad shape
  

    Silver Creek
    96
    YES
    NO
    6:15 PM
    Limited aid, only 4 flat miles to go!!
  

    Finish
    100
    YES
    YOUR CAR
    7:00 PM
    YOU'RE DONE!! Time to soak your feet!
  