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2025 race update:
Hello friends!
Unfortunately, the 2025 BMC had to raise prices.
It was not an easy decision to do this. The BMC has always strived to maintain a local, hometown feel. Part of that effort has been to keep prices as low as possible.
Sadly, times have changed and with that, prices have gone up. We have to cover our costs.
Keep in mind, when you log into Ultrasignup to register, the number you now see at the "registration" button is the total of all of Ultrasignup's fees, credit card charges, etc. We all paid those fees in the past at the end of the checkout process, but now Ultrasignup adds those charges at the front end before you click the "register" button.
Now here's why our registration fees had to go up:
Several have suggested a fee increase for years, but we've held off doing so to try and keep our event approachable and low-key.
But the cost of everything has gone up. Permits, food, insurance, porta-potties, gear, storage units, rental trucks, etc. etc. etc.
We have to get 4 agency permits for the BMC. Those agencies also charge permit fees too. One of our permit fees doubled from 2023 to 2024.
We also have to get 11 different insurance policies to run the BMC. Each of those has an expense too.
Sadly, we barely finished the fiscal 2024 year in the black, so we relented and opted to increase entry fees.
Please keep in mind that this race is 100% volunteer. The entire staff works for free.
This race is a labor of love. We do this for the runners, and no one else.
We do this to see you finish something amazing.
Please remember that the BMC is put on solely for the love of the event, and no other reason.
I hope you can join us in 2025.
Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Badger Mountain Challenge!
We will still have our post-race party at the finish line!
As always, thank you for choosing our local, home-grown race. This race is 100% volunteer and is a true labor of love. Having you join us means a lot.
Stay healthy and keep training!
Jason
Welcome to the 2025 Badger Mountain Challenge, one of Southeastern Washington's only ultramarathons! The next Badger Mountain Challenge will be held on March 21-22, 2025.
Located in Richland, Washington, Badger Mountain is our favorite local mountain and it offers expansive views of the beautiful Columbia Basin.
Property development continues to reduce our natural spaces close to town, so the Badger Mountain Preserve was established in 2005 to ensure that this community has open spaces and magnificent views for outdoor recreation. The 14th annual BMC focuses on these few remaining open spaces that are close to our urban centers while we still have access to them.
The BMC is once again hosted by the Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington.
The next Badger Mountain Challenge offers 5 distances; the popular 15k, 55k, 50-miles, our new 100-Kilometer, and the ultimate challenge: 100-miles. Our 15k and 50-mile races now also have a ruck option.
A HUGE "thank you" to our awesome sponsors! Please visit or patronize these great businesses. Without their help Badger wouldn't be as special as it is.
McCurley Integrity Subaru - Pasco
Runners Soul, 5020 W. Clearwater, Kennewick
Property development continues to reduce our natural spaces close to town, so the Badger Mountain Preserve was established in 2005 to ensure that this community has open spaces and magnificent views for outdoor recreation. The 14th annual BMC focuses on these few remaining open spaces that are close to our urban centers while we still have access to them.
The BMC is once again hosted by the Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington.
The next Badger Mountain Challenge offers 5 distances; the popular 15k, 55k, 50-miles, our new 100-Kilometer, and the ultimate challenge: 100-miles. Our 15k and 50-mile races now also have a ruck option.
McCurley Integrity Subaru - Pasco
Runners Soul, 5020 W. Clearwater, Kennewick
Better Motion Coaching
Greenies - Richland
Therapeutic Associates, Inc., Kennewick and Pasco
Culligan Water - Kennewick
Goose Ridge Winery - 16304 Dallas Rd., Richland.
Culligan Water - Kennewick
Goose Ridge Winery - 16304 Dallas Rd., Richland.
The Badger Mountain Challenge has a small-town feel but with all the support of a big race. Even if you're not competitive you can hike the course while enjoying the people, local ridges and open spaces.
Proceeds from the BMC will go to the following great organizations: Friends of Badger Mountain, Washington Trails Association (WTA), and Girls on the Run. The Badger Mountain Challenge is also offering a scholarship to any eligible high school or college student. Please visit the "Scholarship" tab above.
We need lots of volunteers to make this race a success, so please visit the volunteer tab or click on the volunteer link on Ultrasignup to fill out a form if you are interested in helping. All volunteers will receive a volunteer shirt and a free entrance to a BMC 15K race in the future (or a reduced entry fee into one of the ultra-distance events). The more you volunteer, the bigger your discount will be.
This race is a great opportunity to show your support for the health and fitness of our local community. To get more information on how you can be a sponsor for the event please click on the "Sponsors" tab above.
A very special thanks goes out to Scott Conrad at Runners Soul (AKA: "SK Running Company") for his help and support!
Please check the FAQ page regularly, as changes, news and important information will be added there!
Train harder. Go further.
Contact Information:
for questions, please contact the race director,
Jason Reathaford; Jasonreathaford@gmail.com
