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The Teanaway Country is a tough and incredibly scenic part of in the Cascade Mountain Range in eastern Washington state. It feels remote despite being relatively accessible to civilization. And it's definitely rugged. The miles don't go by easy. Neither the "out and back" 100 miler, the "point to point" 50 miler nor the fiendishly nicknamed "teeny-way" 50K are to be taken lightly. The challenges are profound but so are the rewards as the beauty is as immense as the scale.
Created in 2018 by local ultrarunner Brian Morrison, Teanaway Country to highlight this stunning location and a community has as sprouted up around his inspiration from the shared desire celebrate the hard earned achievements of anyone who seeks out these mountains. In 2024 Brian decided to step back from directing the race. We are honored that he handed the reins over to us and we love that we can keep this awesome event going. Our goal is to continue the grassroots vibe and to let the world class course speak for itself, while we provide excellent course marking, top notch volunteers and and well stocked aid stations. Read here for more about the history of the creation of this race
Required Gear for All Runners
Because of the remote nature of these courses, we require all participants to carry the following kit:
- Pack/running vest
- 30+ ounces of water
- Emergency blanket/bivy
- Waterproof jacket
- Headlamp/flashlight
Trail Work/Donation & Qualifying Requirements for 100M Runners
RACE QUALIFIER:
ALL entrants must have completed one of the following: Organized trail 50-miler OR 100K with at least 7,000 feet of gain since Jan. 1st 2021 or an organized trail 100 mile race since Jan. 1st, 2021
TRAIL WORK/DONATION:
All 100-mile participants are required to volunteer on trails (any trails, any where) for at least eight hours between January 1st, 2026 - September 14th, 2026. Our goal is to have runners give back directly to the trails that they love and train on. Volunteering at a trail race will not meet this requirement. We must have received your trail work form by September 16th 2026.
Alternatively, if you cannot complete the trail work in time, you have the option to donate to a group or organization who focuses on trail restoration, building, or conservation. We have set the minimum donation at $100 and you need to submit proof of the donation to volunteer@rainshadowrunning.com
Race Cancellations, COVID Precautions and Race Rules
By attending one of our races you agree to accept the terms of and abide by our cancellation policies, our COVID precautions, our race rules, our anti-discrimination policies and any other logistics or arrangements you that must adhere to.
Cancellations
Please let us know before event day to let us know you will not be participating. We do not issue refunds, rollovers or transfers but depending on when you fill out the form you may be eligible for a credit. The amount of credit is based on when your cancellation form was submitted. The credit can be used for any Rainshadow event and never expires.
Pregnancy Deferral: Anyone who becomes pregnant after registering can defer their entry for up to 3 years. Please email info@rainshadowrunning.com
If Rainshadow Cancels an Event...
If we have to cancel an event for any reason (COVID, wildfire, acts of nature, etc.) we understand the disappointment to the participants. But it's something that does happen from time to time so you should be aware of that possibility and understand that when signing up there is that risk.
In the event of a cancellation we will do our best to notify folks as soon as we can but sometimes it may be a last minute situation. All participants will be sent an email as soon as possible with information about the cancellation. If the reason for cancelling the event is something out of our control like (dangerous weather, COVID shutdowns, etc.) we will likely offer folks a 50% credit towards a future event. If we are forced to cancel an event once it's already begun no credits will be issued. We do not issue refunds for any reason.
We understand how much money, energy, and time goes into training for these events, so if we can make adjustments to our race plans instead of cancelling, that is our priority, but at the end of the day, the safety of the participants, volunteers, staff, and the general public will be the main factor in our decision to cancel.
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