Climb 89

An Everesting Event

Richland, WA December 6-7, 2024

Overview

Mark your calendar - Registration will open March 21st

Climb 89 is a hill repeat event that allows participants to 'Everest' on foot.

What is Everesting you say... it is performing enough repeats of a single climb such that the total elevation gain is at least the elevation of Mt. Everest (29,032 ft).

Why would anyone want to do this you ask... not sure, that's up to you! BUT, if you complete it you can be admitted into the Everesting Hall of Fame (refer to https://everesting.cc/).

What if that is not desirable, possible, or you try and cannot finish that many repeats? You are in luck as there are 5 other (shorter) mountains you can 'climb' and they vary in elevation from 3,531 ft to 24,787 ft.

Event Details

Participants in this event will travel out and back on the designated course as many times as they are able in the time allotted. The course is 0.35 mile long (one-way) and has an 89 meter (292 feet) elevation gain. Completion of 100 laps will result in a total elevation gain that essentially mimics the height of Mt. Everest. Finisher awards will be distributed based on how many laps are completed, with the following categories: 100 laps (Mt. Everest - 29,032 ft), 85 laps (Annapurna III - 24,787 ft), 70 laps (Denali - 20,310 ft), 50 laps (Mt. Rainier - 14,411 ft), 29 laps (Mt. St. Helens - 8,363 ft), and 13 laps (Rattlesnake Mountain - 3,531 ft). Details about each category is included in the below table.

Any participant that completes 100 laps and records/uploads their entire activity on Strava will be able to join the Everesting Hall of Fame (refer to https://everesting.cc/). The course for this event is a segment on Strava (Climb 89 - 36079116) and was established precisely so a single Strava activity that includes 100 repeats of the segment will qualify as an Everesting.

Each participant will be provided a number bib that has a timing chip on the back, which must be worn during the entire event. A timing system will be located along the course and will be the primary method of tracking the participants progress. At least 30 minutes prior to starting the event and immediately after completion, participants must check-in with race officials at the start/finish area. Your results may be impacted if you don’t check-in or don’t wear the timing chip provided to you.

There are multiple start times available, based on the goals and availability of each participant. In each case, the participants can choose whatever time they want when they register, but they need to check in at the start/finish area and receive their bib no later than 30 minutes prior to the start time. A pre-race briefing will take place 10-15 minutes before each start time. The starting times are Fri 8:00 am, Fri 12:00 pm, Fri 4:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am, and Sat 12:00 pm.

Location

Badger Mountain Westgate Trailhead (46.242357, -119.342787), off of Dallas Road in Richland, WA

Directions from Eastbound I-82 (from Seattle/Yakima): Take Exit 104 for Dallas Road, turn left onto Dallas Road, in 2 miles turn right onto 210 Private Road (look for signs for Badger Mountain Westgate Trailhead.

Directions from Westbound I-82 (from Oregon): Take Exit 104 for Dallas Road, turn right onto Dallas Road, in 2 miles turn right onto 210 Private Road (look for signs for Badger Mountain Westgate Trailhead.

Directions from Southbound 395 (from Spokane): Upon reaching Pasco, follow I-182 Westbound and take Exit 3B. Turn right onto Queensgate Drive, turn left onto Duportail Steet, turn right onto Kennedy Drive, and turn left onto Dallas Road. In about 1 mile turn left onto 210 Private Road (look for signs for Badger Mountain Westgate Trailhead.

PLEASE do not park on Dallas Road or anywhere not identified on the below map. Also don’t park in the reserved parking spots, which are intended for use by trail users not associated with the event. You should consider carpooling or having someone drop you off.

Schedule

Friday December 6th

7:30 am End of Wave 1 Check-in
7:50 am Pre-race announcement
8:00 am Course opens (start of Wave 1)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch food is available
11:30 am End of Wave 2 Check-in
12:00 pm - Start of Wave 2
3:30 pm End of Wave 3 Check-in
4:00 pm - Start of Wave 3
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dinner food is available
7:30 pm End of Wave 4 Check-in
8:00 pm - Start of Wave 4

Saturday December 7th

6:00 am - 8:00 am Breakfast food is available
7:30 am End of Wave 5 Check-in
8:00 am - Start of Wave 5
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch food is available
11:30 am End of Wave 6 Check-in
12:00 pm - Start of Wave 6 (last wave)
4:00 pm Course closes (last participant finishes)

Course

The course is 0.35 mile long (one-way) and goes up the west side of Badger Mountain on the access road. The terrain is a mix of dirt and rocks and can be uneven in places. The average grade is 16% and there is 292 feet of elevation gain (*) with each ascent.

* The elevation gain was determined using the Everesting calculator with Strava Segment 'Climb 89'.

Aid Stations

There is only one - the start/finish line.

Water, electrolytes, and various snacks will be provided at the start/finish area throughout the event. Additional food will be available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at times listed in the Schedule of Events.

There will be some canopies setup at the start/finish area for participants to use on a first come first served basis. No additional crew/aid/rest areas, including canopies, may be set up by participants due to space constraints. You are welcome to use your car as an aid station, but please don't set up any canopies or tents around your car.

Registration & Awards

Your entry fee covers the event, food and snacks during the event, and a finisher award based on how far you climbed. Additional swag may be provided depending on sponsorship received. A Fastest Known Time (FKT) Award will be provided to the first person to complete 100 laps.

This event is limited to 100 participants. Registration is available online until 3 days before the event.

Rules

In addition to the following, all rules posted under General Rules apply.
No sleeping. Participants are not allowed to sleep (not even a 5 minute nap) during the event. If they admit to, or are observed by race officials, sleeping they will be recorded as finished and no further laps will count towards their results.
Participants must cross the turnaround lines at the top and bottom of the climb for their lap to count.
Only registered participants should be on the course, so pacing is not allowed.
While crewing is allowed, please minimize the number of people to avoid congestion in the start/finish area.
There will be some canopies setup at the start/finish area for participants to use on a first come first served basis. No additional crew/aid/rest areas, including canopies, may be set up by participants due to space constraints.
No trailers and no vehicles larger than a full size truck/SUV will be allowed at the event parking area due to space constraints.
Participants shall expect occasional vehicles on the course during the event and shall step aside to allow them to pass. This is an access road for equipment on the mountain.
The course crosses Skyline Trail and participants shall yield to trail users
Participants shall wear sturdy footwear as the course is rocky and uneven,
Participants shall have a working light with them when it is dark.
Please be courteous to neighbors near the event site. Don’t shine lights at their houses and keep the noise down, especially at night.
Partial laps will not be counted towards event results.
The final lap must be completed prior to the course closure time.
Participants may only start at one of the published start times. They must have checked in and picked up their race bib at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. If you arrive within 30 minutes of a start time, you must start in the next wave.