Cascade Crest has a deserved reputation as a tough and scenic 100-miler.

Race Directors

Race founder Randy Gehrke set up an excellent course and established the Cascade’s low-key friendly atmosphere during his seven years at the helm from 1999 to 2005.

Charlie Crissman, RD from 2007-2012, maintained that Cascade charm and further developed the race into today's Pacific Northwest Classic.

From 2013 to 2021, RD Rich White fine-tuned the course, navigated unprecedented wildfires, and established Cascade Crest as one of the most sought-after races in the Pacific Northwest.

Jess Mullen, RD since 2022, strives to keep the old-school feel and community vibe at this special race.

Course Records

In 2016, the course was enhanced, wrapping around and over Blowout Mtn. This change added roughly 3.2 miles and 1000' of climbing to the original course.

The course record on the current (longer) course is 18:03:00, set in 2018 by 3-time winner Jesse Lang of Richland, WA.

The course record on the original course is 17:56:50 set in 2014 by Seth Swanson of Missoula, MT. This broke Rod Bien's 2011 (18:27) course record.

The women's record is 19:25:56 by Alissa St Laurant of Edmonton, Alberta; set in 2015 on the original course.

The fastest women's time on the current longer course is 21:16:26, set by Yitka Winn in 2019.