Coal Miner

Coal Miner is a 50-mile trail race held in Roslyn, Washington, on September 12, 2026, with a 5:00 AM start. It offers a single format, the 50 Miler (80.5 km), and registration runs through UltraSignup. Roslyn sits on the eastern side of the Cascades, so plan on a mountain-trail day.

Fifty miles is the classic step between a 50K and the hundred-mile distance, and this race suits runners who already have one or two trail ultras behind them. The early start means you will begin in the dark and spend the bulk of the day on your feet, so pacing and eating are the whole game. Give yourself 18 to 20 weeks, build to back-to-back long runs with real climbing, practice power-hiking, and dial in a fueling routine you can keep up for ten hours or more.