An all-day, all-night run around scenic Salt Creek Recreation Area in Port Angeles, Washington.
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When
October 24-October 25, 2026 (REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1, 2026)
24-Hour Race: Start 8:30 a.m. (Oct 24) / Finish 8:30 a.m. (Oct 25)
Last Runner Standing: Start 9:00 a.m. (Oct 24) / Finish 9:00 a.m. (Oct 25)
Where
Salt Creek Recreation Area, 3506 Camp Hayden Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363
What
This all-day, all-night event has so much opportunity to get you on your feet, challenge you and provide you with scenery you won’t find anywhere else! Located at the Salt Creek Recreation Area in Port Angeles, Washington, there are three ways to participate:
- 24-hour race: Solo
- 24-hour race: Relay Team
- Last Runner Standing
Located at the Salt Creek Recreation Area in Port Angeles, Washington, individuals will be treated to expansive views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, towering evergreens, vivid green moss and ferns, along with a bit of World War II history!
24-hour race: Runners and/or walkers will circle the park on a 1.4 mile route for 24 hours either solo or as part of a relay team. While the clock will be running for 24 hours, this event is designed to allow athletes to challenge themselves by their own design – they can lap the course when they want, as many times as they like. Run or walk the whole 24 hours? That’s fine. Any other number of hours is fine too, in any configuration. You can go on and off the course as you please.
Last Runner Standing: Runners start and end at Salt Creek Recreation Area, but this course has racers summiting neighboring Striped Peak every hour on the hour until only one racer remains. Take on the ultimate challenge with this 3.75-mile course with over 1,000 vertical elevation per summit.
🌿 See below for maps and more information about each of the events.
Registration *opens January 1
Pricing ((price increases Aug 1 and Oct 1)
Single entry = $85 / Relay team = $69 per team member / Last Runner Standing = $85 / Youth 12 and under = $35 Pacer = $5
What’s included?
In addition to an epic outdoor experience in the far northwest corner, all runners will receive the following:
1. Fully stocked aid stations including special featured treats – think Mashed Potato Hour, Bacon Hour, grilled cheese and soup, just to name a few!
2. An area for runners who plan to circle the park continuously to set up their own aide station/canopy. (*intended only for those racers planning to take breaks of less than 1 hour. )
3. What is a race without SWAG?! We’ve got that part in the bag. Let us surprise you!
The Salt Creek 24 Experience
You will have an unforgettable 24 hours at scenic Salt Creek Recreation Area. 24-Hour participants circle the park in a 1.4-mile loop on a combination of paved and unpaved surfaces, while Last Runner Standing participants summit neighboring Striped Peak every hour on the hour on a 3.7-mile (round trip distance) forested singletrack trail, 1000 feet up to a stunning viewpoint. All races enjoy expansive views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, towering evergreens and vivid green moss and ferns, and a bit of World War II history.
Out to win? We will be there to support you. Have a certain mileage goal? Just do that! You may stop at any time if you decide you have had enough fun. Training for another race? Awesome!
Choose your own challenge, with the ultimate goal to have FUN! Round-the-clock activities like Mashed Potato Hour and Bacon Hour (trust us, you will be craving these when the time comes!), and door prizes, add to the festivities. Big trees and even bigger views keep you company as you lap the park or summit the peak.
Results and photos:
Results:
24-hour race: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/143963
Last Runner Standing:
2025: The race was suspended at midnight due to dangerous winds. Two runners remained at the time – Derek Wright of Hood River, OR, and Joe Hitt of Portland, OR at 15 summits. They were both ready and enthusiastic to continue but the race had to be stopped for safety reasons. Hopefully they will join us again in 2026!
2024 Winner Brandon Morales, Seattle, WA with 16 summits
2023 Winner Scott Martin, Portland, OR with 13 summits
Photos:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/WA/PortAngeles/SaltCreek24
Camping
You will need to reserve a campsite if:
- Your non-racing friends and family will be joining you for the event
- Members of your relay team plan to sleep or your team wants a full campsite to spread out, or
- If you are solo but plan to take breaks longer than 1 hour. This includes Last Runner Standing who will have vehicles or tents staged at the Last Runner Standing area.
If you do plan to be on the course for the entirety of the race (stops no more than an hour) – you do not need a campsite, you can stage out of your vehicle or set up a 10×10 pop up canopy to have as your staging area.
You can hold a campsite by clicking on STORE in the menu, scroll down to the camping section, and fill out your information before October 6, 2026. This holds you a spot, but you will need to pay at the pay kiosk when you arrive. Rates are:
- Non-utility: $37 for county residents and $48 for non-residents
- Utility sites: $43 for county residents and $59 for non-residents
- Extra vehicle $10
- There is no entrance fee to come to the park
- Paid camping includes the code for the showers
Lodging Suggestions
If your family wants to stay in nearby non-camping lodging, check out the options on the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau Lodging finder page. Click HERE.
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM of this page for course maps, EVENT GUIDE and full race details!
Salt Creek 24 as a fundraising event *optional
Participants will have the choice during the registration process to become a fundraiser – either for one of our chosen Charity Partners, or a charity of your choice – in the “relay-for-life” style where individual participants or relay teams can collect pledges per lap for their chosen charity, or in the case of the Last Runner Standing, pledges per summit.
Click HERE for a handy PDF step-by-step guide to becoming a Fundraising Team (can be adapted for individual fundraisers).
You might find the following videos / articles from RunSignUp helpful (and their customer support is excellent as well – info@runsignup.com)
Salt Creek 24 is Family-Friendly!
Salt Creek Recreation Area is family friendly! There’s plenty to entertain your non-racing friends and family during Salt Creek 24. The park is 196 acres featuring camping, hiking trails, tide pool exploration at Tongue Point Marine Sanctuary, great birding, playgrounds, surfing, a bit of WWII history, and panoramic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Crescent Bay, and Vancouver Island.
Giant sandy Crescent Beach is located next door to the park (to the west) on private property which can be accessed for a small fee.
Kids can join parents any time but must also register at our special kids rate (up to 12 years old, youth 13-17 must use regular registration). Kids can come on and off the course whenever they like, and hopefully they will be inspired to challenge themselves (and become future 24-hour runners!)
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Refund Policy
* There are no refunds allowed and no deferrals to future years race
* Transfers are allowed until 3 days before the race. Follow these instructions to transfer.
* If we are forced to cancel for any reason, runners will get a free transfer to the next year, or an 80% refund
* CANCELATION INSURANCE: During the registration process, you will have the chance to purchase refund insurance (unavailable for Canadian racers), which will allow a full refund if you are unable to attend the event due to several covered reasons including accident, illness and family emergency. Full insurance information here.
THE COURSES
24-HOUR RACE: SOLO AND RELAY
This course is a combination of hard and soft surfaces . Runners and walkers start on a hard surface campground road, then follow the dirt bluff trail – this is where you gain most of the 100 feet of elevation that is on this course (via steps – ouch!). After that you pass through a historic World War II bunker and nice downhill cruise on hard surface again. You finish up back on a soft surface trail (slight downhill still) and move onto grass as you head for the timing corral. Then do it all over again!
While all participants must start at 8:30 a.m., you can walk or run as little or as much as you like in the 24 hour time frame. You determine your goal! This is the perfect opportunity to test yourself, or try to reach a personal time or mileage objective.
During the day and early evening, the park roads are open to vehicles – be mindful of traffic. At 9:00 p.m. the gate is closed and locked to vehicles other than campers. However you may leave the park when you choose and if needing to re-enter, there is a small parking lot outside the gate where you can park and walk in.
Can I run the course in reverse or alternate directions? No. Don’t confuse us or the other runners. The only people running in reverse should be race volunteers.
Buckles will be provided to any individual who completes 100 miles inside the 24 hour race cut-off (no exceptions).
LAST RUNNER STANDING
We can’t wait to see who’s brave enough to try our Last Runner Standing event! In this event, racers will summit Striped Peak (3.7 mile out and back with 1,000 feet elevation gain!) each hour, on the hour, until all racers have dropped out – the one that sticks it out the longest is our winner! If you finish before the hour is up, that is how long you get to rest (and graze in the aid station!) If there is more than one runner left at hour 24, one last lap will be completed and the fastest runner will win. The course is an out-and-back on single-track trail with beautiful views, including the summit!
Course map (note the elevation profile is incorrect – the elevation gain is around 1,000 feet)
EVENT GUIDE
CHECK IN
Camping check in will start at 3pm on Friday. Participant check in will be Friday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. at Salt Creek Recreation Area.
PARK FACILITIES
There are flush toilets and there will be additional portable toilets during the event. There are showers at the park and you will get the entry code on your campsite receipt. If you are not camping (racing the entire 24 hours) and want a shower after the race, ask the race directors for the code. Some campsites have utility hookups. Race Central is an enclosed picnic area including a cozy fireplace and plenty of picnic tables inside for all. This is where all race food will be provided and race staff will be on hand for any questions or concerns you may have.
LAP COUNTING
This event will be electronically timed. All participants will be issued a bib/chip which must be worn at all times to guarantee that all completed laps are recorded. There will be a chute for runners only and if you will be taking a break, you will be asked to steer clear of the lap counting area. Only full laps are counted. Relay team members will share a bib/chip and will need to hand it off when they swap. Bib numbers must be visible on your front at all times. If you leave the premises, please leave your number with the race directors in race central and pick it up when you return.
SAFETY & RULES
● Trails will be open to other users during the race – please give them the right of way.
● Communicate when passing other trail users – walkers give the right of way to runners.
● Remain attentive and curious at all times.
● Headphones, iPods, MP3 players etc. are strongly discouraged. If you insist, keep the volume low so you can hear park visitors, course marshals and passing participants. If you can’t hear your own footsteps, the volume is too high.
● No pets allowed on the course.
● During dark hours, all participants are required to carry/wear a light source, and wear either a lighted vest or small light on their back, to be visible from behind.
● During the day and early evening, the park roads are open to vehicles – be mindful of traffic. Entering and exiting the park: Be advised that the park gate is closed and locked at 9:00 p.m. so no vehicles will be able to enter or exit the park during that time. If you or your team mates are planning to come and go during that time frame, please park in the lot just outside the gate and access the race area on foot (it is just a short distance, you can see the race area from the gate).
WHAT TO BRING
REQUIRED ITEMS
Headlamp or flashlight, and a lighted vest or small light worn on your back, to be visible from behind. Plate, bowl, fork, spoon, knife and cups. To reduce waste, we require that you bring and clean your own dishware. Two cans of soup – either veggie or chicken noodle – one for the race and one for our local food bank.
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Extra clothes and shoes. Anything else you want in your personal staging area. This could include ground tarp, chair, blanket, your teddy bear, any special nutrition you prefer (in case you don’t like what we pick), battery pack to charge your phone, needed medicines and anti-inflamatory, first aid supplies (especially for blisters!)
PARKING
Please park in the designated parking or in your campsite. No parking is allowed in the day-use parking areas in the back part of the campground or at the Striped Peak Trailhead.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Snacks, water, and sports drink will be available during the entire race. There will be special hot food times during the event, and award ceremony after the race ends! You will surely enjoy mashed potato hour, and some other fun specialties! Food and drinks are for racers only, and not for friends or family that may be with you. While we will do what we can to accommodate vegetarian racers, you should bring some of your own food if you have dietary restrictions.
Please be sure to bring TWO cans of soup with you as we are collecting donations for our local food bank! With 100+ racers, we will have plenty to serve you during race time and 50+ cans to donate! We ask that you stick with chicken noodle and/or vegetable to keep it simple! Thank you!
In order to reduce waste and our race footprint, we require all racers to bring their own dishes and cups. You are also responsible for cleaning them. A sink is available in Race Central.
RELAY TEAM SPECIFICS
Relay team members will share a bib/chip and will need to hand it off when they change out on and off the course. The order and number of legs per team member is up to you. Only one runner/walker can be on the course at a time, with the exception of midnight to 6:00 a.m. Members of the same relay team may run together during this “pacer” time frame, but only one team member may accumulate laps. All exchanges will occur immediately after the start/finish area, and not mid-loop.
Racers under age 18
We encourage youth participation in Salt Creek 24! For youth teams and youth individual runners, we do require one adult be present for the duration of the event. Youth 12 and under get special youth pricing and 13-17 should register in the regular registration.
PACERS
Pacers (which is anyone who is a non racer who is on the course with you), will be allowed between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. Having a pacer with you outside of these times will result in a DNF for you.
One pacer per individual runner is allowed. Members of the same relay team may run together also between these hours only, but only one team member will accumulate laps.
Pacers must be registered and they will get a race bib to wear. The cost is only $5 and it will allow the pacers to eat ALL the goodies!
Kids can join parents any time but must also register at our special kids rate (up to 12 years old, youth 13-17 must use regular registration). Kids can come on and off the course whenever they like, and hopefully they will be inspired to challenge themselves (and become future 24-hour runners!)
MINDING OUR MANNERS
Special thanks to Clallam County Parks for hosting the Salt Creek 24. Remember we are guests of the park and that the public will be enjoying the park during the race. Please be aware and adhere to all park rules. We want to leave the park just as we found it. Littering will be an immediate DQ.
AWARDS
The male, female, and non-binary registered racer with the most mileage will receive an award, as well as the team with the most mileage.
Anyone reaching 100 miles in a single year will receive a belt buckle.
MILEAGE CLUB
Whether you complete 100 miles in a single race or you spread those miles out over 1, 2, 3 (etc.) consecutive Salt Creek 24 races, we have patches for each of your 100 mile completions!
WEATHER & SUNRISE/SUNSET
Weather on the peninsula can change by the minute and the microclimate. Be prepared for sun, rain, flurries, drizzle, rainbows, mist, clouds, and wind. Typical October temperatures are 54° high / 39° low. Wind is common along the shoreline. Sunset on October 24 is at 6:08 p.m. and sunrise on October 25 is at 7:49 a.m.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this event, contact the race director at contact@peninsulaadventuresports.com
VOLUNTEER
Salt Creek 24 needs plenty of volunteers – if you are interested in helping out, please sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/
SPONSOR
Peninsula Adventure Sports could not host these events without the support and partnership of the local business community. Monetary donations as well as in-kind product or service donations serve as the backbone of these races. If you want to find out more about sponsorship, please contact us at contact@peninsulaadventuresports.com
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Thank you to our Lodging Tax Grant Partners and Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau, Clallam County, and City of Port Angeles.