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Welcome to Beast of Big Creek

We are Rock Candy Running and this is event is a trail. film. fest. Production. We operate Beast of Big Creek and a couple other events in the area: Little Backyard Adventure and Saturnalia.

Race Directors: Mathias and Trixy Eichler

For all questions please contact us at: mathias@rockcandyrunning.com.

Community Statement

You are welcome here.

All shapes, colors, speeds, genders, sexual orientations are welcome at Beast of Big Creek and all Rock Candy Running events.

• We believe that the human dignity is indisputable.
• We strive to build a safe and inspiring space for every runner, volunteer, partner, and spectator to have the freedom to reach for the stars and to enjoy their best adventure in the outdoors.
• What we expect from ourselves, we ask for all folks joining us at our events.
• We're intolerant to intolerance.
• We're actively listening and are willing to grow and address changes as they arise.

Land Acknowledgement

We want to respectfully acknowledge that all our trail races here in the South Sound of Western Washington are in the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skokomish, Nisqually, Cowlitz, Chehalis and Squaxin Island tribes.

The Beast of Big Creek at Mount Ellinor is in the traditional territory of the Twana/Skokomish.

Olympia, Hood Canal and the South Puget Sound region are covered by the Treaty of Medicine Creek, signed under duress in 1854, and the Treaty of Point No Point, signed in 1855. Rock Candy Running is acknowledging the Tribal governments and their roles today in taking care of these lands and resources.

Public Lands

Beast of Big Creek is granted by a Special Use Permit through the Olympic National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The Beast of Big Creek Trail Race is operating under a special use permit from the USDA - Forest Service on the Olympic National Forest. Our experience working with the Forest Service has been nothing but positive over these past years. Big ups to these dedicated professionals who truly want everybody to enjoy and protect our public lands.

And a honorable mention to the amazing Mt. Rose Trail crew for keeping up these amazing trail.

Support

We love supporting, and being supported by these amazing organizations.
We couldn't do this without them.

• One Tree Planted - we plant a tree for every racer.
• Trail Sisters - advocacy for a more equitable sport.
• USATF - insurance coverage and organizational support.
• Washington Trails Association - trail building and management as well as public lands advocacy.
• Olympic National Forest - permitting agency for Beast of Big Creek.
• Olympic Mountain Rescue - race support for Beast of Big Creek.
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources - permitting agency.
• Singletrack - post race interviews and media support.
• Electric Cable Car - media support.