FORGE

FORGE 2027
12 Hours. 50 Miles. One Epic Challenge.
GO SOLO. BRING YOUR CREW. TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE.

FORGE is back for 2027, and we're adding a whole new way to take on the challenge: ForgeRelay!

Set on the flat dirt roads near Swinomish Casino in Anacortes, Washington, FORGE is 12 hours of running, determination, camaraderie, and a little bit of suffering. The good kind, of course.

The concept is simple: Complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, for 12 hours. Finish all 12 loops and you've conquered 50 miles.

Two ways to take on FORGE. Which one is yours?

FORGE Backyard Ultra — The Solo Challenge
You. The Clock. 50 Miles.

Every hour, on the hour, you'll line up to tackle another 4.167-mile loop.

Finish early? Enjoy the rest. Grab some food. Put your feet up. Question your life choices. Then get ready to do it all over again.

When the next hour starts, you'd better be at the starting line!

Miss the start or fail to finish a loop within the hour, and your FORGE is over.

Whether your goal is three loops, six loops, or all twelve, this is your chance to find out just how far you can go.

One runner. Twelve hours. How far can you push yourself?

NEW FOR 2027: ForgeRelay — The Team Challenge
Three Runners. One Team. 50 Miles.

Love the idea of FORGE but not quite ready to tackle 50 miles on your own? We've got you covered.

Introducing ForgeRelay, a three-person team challenge that brings all the excitement of FORGE with a little help from your friends.

Here's how it works:

Assemble a team of three runners.
Your team must complete one 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour.
Any teammate can run any loop. You decide who runs and when.
Only one teammate runs each hourly loop.
Each loop must be completed within the hour.
Miss a start or fail to complete a loop on time, and your team is eliminated.
Complete all 12 loops and your team has conquered 50 miles!
Want to split the miles evenly? Great. Got a teammate who wants to run six loops while the others split the rest? That works too.

Your team. Your strategy. Your challenge.

The ForgeRelay Competition
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the relay!

We'll recognize the winning teams in three divisions:

Men's Teams
Women's Teams
Mixed Teams
The winning team in each division will receive custom FORGE mugs — because bragging rights are great, but bragging rights with a coffee mug are even better.

Gather your running buddies, coworkers, or those two friends who are always up for a questionable adventure.

Three runners. Twelve loops. One unforgettable day.

The FORGE Experience
FORGE is more than a race. It's a day spent challenging yourself alongside people who understand why doing hard things matters.

Between loops, the FORGE village comes alive. Runners refuel, recover, swap stories, and encourage each other before the next hourly start.

It's competitive. It's welcoming. It's exhausting. And it's an experience you won't soon forget.

Whether you're running solo or sharing the miles with your teammates, everyone is part of the FORGE community.

Race Details
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027

Location: Anacortes, Washington — near Swinomish Casino

Start Time: 7:00 AM

Course: Flat 4.167-mile dirt-road loop with a short out-and-back section. Expect some sandy stretches and very little shade.

Duration: 12 hours

Total Distance: 50 miles for those who complete all 12 loops.

Race Format: One loop starts every hour, on the hour.

Ready for FORGE?
Whether you're taking on all 50 miles yourself or assembling a three-person team, FORGE is about showing up, pushing your limits, and discovering what you're capable of.

Choose your challenge. Claim your spot. See you at FORGE!