Our standard policy is that yes, dogs are allowed to accompany runners provided the runner takes responsibility for their dogs actions, and the dog is well-mannered and does not interfere with other runners or other dogs. Please be aware that it's the policy of the "Friends of Badger Mountain" that all dogs on Badger Mtn. be on a leash and that you clean up after them.
Finally, a word of caution. As you know there are a LOT of people on the mountain on race day doing the 15k. I'm sure your dog is very well-mannered, but I worry that while you are passing another entrant or another person is passing you that your dog may get tripped over. The trail is only wide enough for two people so please take that into consideration. If you're comfortable doing it with your dog then he/she is more than welcome.
Pacers don't have to sign up. They can get their pacer bib during packet pick up, or get one from the RD after the race start on Friday morning.
Are hiking poles allowed?
Yes, they are. Please be careful and mindful while using them though!
How do I get a camping pass?
Go to the camping tab above for the latest info!
Go to the camping tab above for the latest info!
Camping at Trailhead Park is only allowed Thursday and Friday night of race weekend. We have a special arrangement with the city of Richland parks department to allow camping.
The passes are $10 (cash is preferable). The money goes to the city parks dept.
Where do I pick up my race number and packet?
All packets for the 100 and 50 mile race can be picked up on Thursday at Runner's Soul from 12:00 to 7:00pm.
50 & 100-mile Packets that are not picked up on Thursday will be brought to the race start on Friday morning. Please come to the race start an hour before your event to check in and claim your packet!
The 55k and 15k runners will pick up their packets on Friday at Runner's Soul from 12:00 to 7:00pm. If you can't make it you can get your packet on Saturday morning before the race (show up an hour early!!!) Please come to the race start an hour before your event to check in and claim your packet!
If you come to pick up your packet late, you may not get a goody bag as they are first come, first serve.
When is the Badger Mountain Challenge?
The passes are $10 (cash is preferable). The money goes to the city parks dept.
Where do I pick up my race number and packet?
All packets for the 100 and 50 mile race can be picked up on Thursday at Runner's Soul from 12:00 to 7:00pm.
50 & 100-mile Packets that are not picked up on Thursday will be brought to the race start on Friday morning. Please come to the race start an hour before your event to check in and claim your packet!
The 55k and 15k runners will pick up their packets on Friday at Runner's Soul from 12:00 to 7:00pm. If you can't make it you can get your packet on Saturday morning before the race (show up an hour early!!!) Please come to the race start an hour before your event to check in and claim your packet!
If you come to pick up your packet late, you may not get a goody bag as they are first come, first serve.
When is the Badger Mountain Challenge?
The 100 mile, 100K and 50 mile events start simultaneously on Friday,
March 24, 2023.
The 55k and the 15k events are Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Only the 100-milers are allowed a 1-hour early start, all other events start at the posted time. Contact the Race Director ASAP if you are running the 100 and want an early start. Early starters may get to aid stations before they are open.
The 55k and the 15k events are Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Only the 100-milers are allowed a 1-hour early start, all other events start at the posted time. Contact the Race Director ASAP if you are running the 100 and want an early start. Early starters may get to aid stations before they are open.
How
much does it cost?
Check the registration page for the updated registration costs. A tech shirt is included in the 100-mile race fee, but the other races have an additional $20 fee for the optional tech shirt. There is also a small fee for online processing thru Ultrasignup.com. Check the individual race tabs for actual pricing as costs may change.
How
do I enter?
You can only enter online via Ultrasignup beginning December 3. There is no paper mail-in registration. The "Late" registration period starts March 13 and ends March 20. Late registrants may not get a shirt! There is no registration after March 20.
When does the course close?
The courses close at 3:00pm on Saturday for all runners except the 55K. The 55K course closes at 3:30pm. See the "rules and regulations" page for more details.
Can I volunteer if I don't want to race this year?
YES PLEASE!!!!! Go to the "Volunteering" tab for more details. Volunteers who sign up before March 13th get a free volunteer shirt, free food at the finish line, 4 million "Thank You's" and either a free entry into next years 15k, or a reduced entry fee for an ultra-distance event. Plus you're invited to the pre-race dinner on Thursday! After the pre-race dinner with the runners we'll have a volunteer meeting and then hand out gear and instructions.
Also, you get the RD's never-ending gratitude (which may or may not include a hug), and finally, helping out runners is fun!
to sign up to volunteer, email us at Badger.mountain.volunteering@gmail.com
Is there late registration?
When does the course close?
The courses close at 3:00pm on Saturday for all runners except the 55K. The 55K course closes at 3:30pm. See the "rules and regulations" page for more details.
Can I volunteer if I don't want to race this year?
Also, you get the RD's never-ending gratitude (which may or may not include a hug), and finally, helping out runners is fun!
to sign up to volunteer, email us at Badger.mountain.volunteering@gmail.com
Is there late registration?
Late online registration is
available March 13 through March 20. There is an additional fee for registering during the late period. Registration closes March 20, no exceptions.
Do I get a shirt when I enter?
The 100-miler race fee includes a tech shirt, but the other races don't. The shirts are $20.00 additional and can purchased when you register online. The cut-off for being guaranteed a t-shirt is March 12. There may be extra shirts for sale at the finish in the park after the race.
Where is the nearest airport to fly into?
Do I get a shirt when I enter?
The 100-miler race fee includes a tech shirt, but the other races don't. The shirts are $20.00 additional and can purchased when you register online. The cut-off for being guaranteed a t-shirt is March 12. There may be extra shirts for sale at the finish in the park after the race.
Where is the nearest airport to fly into?
The Pasco (PSC) airport is only 15
minutes away. There are runners coming from Spokane (a 2.5 hour drive) and the
Seattle area (3.5 hours away). Carpooling is a great way to save costs!
Where
does the race start?
The
start and finish for the 100 & 50-mile and the 55K races will be at Trailhead Park on the Northeast side
of Badger Mtn. click here
for a map of the location. The address is 525 Queensgate Drive, Richland, WA.
The 15k runners start at Bethel church, well downhill of Trailhead Park so that they can get thinned out into a single stream of runners before hitting the single track trail (thus avoiding a bottleneck). Bethel church is at the corner of Shockley Rd. and Keene Rd.
The 15k runners start at Bethel church, well downhill of Trailhead Park so that they can get thinned out into a single stream of runners before hitting the single track trail (thus avoiding a bottleneck). Bethel church is at the corner of Shockley Rd. and Keene Rd.
Where can I park?
Parking on Saturday is very limited so please
carpool if possible. There will be parking assistants helping you find a place
to park in the Bethel Church parking area and along Shockley Rd. at the bottom of the hill. Please do not block anyone's driveway!!! Also follow all rules of the road. Remember that the park at the start/finish is adjacent to residences!
Can
someone pick up my race number for me?
Yes, but they need to have
your name (the exact name used to enter), and birthdate. If you pick up a
number for someone else, make sure he/she knows you're doing so.
I'm
a hiker. Do you accept hikers?
Yes! Many of the 15k Challengers are
hikers. Hikers will have a difficult time finishing the longer races within the allotted time.
How
do I find lodging information?
Is
there camping at the start/finish?
Yes, we have permission to camp at
Trailhead Park for a $10 fee per night per tent or RV. Go to the camping tab for more info.
Where
are the porta-potties?
There will be several porta-potties at
the start for last minute emergencies. There is also a nice men's
and women's restroom at Trailhead Park. There will also be a porta-potty at: A/S#2 (mile 4 for the 50k, 50 and 100 milers), Jacobs Road A/S, and also at the McBee Parking A/S.
Are there directions to the crew-accessible aid stations for the 50 and 100 milers? Yes, go to the race tab above and click on the "crew directions" link within.
Are there directions to the crew-accessible aid stations for the 50 and 100 milers? Yes, go to the race tab above and click on the "crew directions" link within.
What
if a runner needs medical help?
There will be first-aid kits at the aid stations for those runners that need minor first aid assistance on the course.
There will also be first aid at the finish to take care of any needs. Nearly the entire course has cell service so call 911 if it's an emergency!
Is there food available after the race?
We hope to once again have free hot dogs for all finishers!
Where do race proceeds go?
Where do race proceeds go?
The proceeds from the BMC go to several local non-profit groups that help maintain our trails and conserve the outdoors for recreation, and also our scholarship.
Can I sleep in the porta-potties?
The answer is still "No".
Any
other Questions?
If your questions have not been
answered here (or in the rest of this website) you can email your questions
directly to the BMC Race Director at Jasonreathaford@gmail.com
