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We are Rock Candy Running!

Our team owns and operates the Beast of Big Creek, Little Backyard Adventure, and Saturnalia trail running events.

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 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 on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Nisqually, Cowliz, Chehalis and Squaxin Island peoples.

The Beast of Big Creek at Mount Ellinor is on the traditional territories of the Twana/Skokomish, Coast Salish and S’Klallam people.

Olympia and the South Puget Sound region are covered by the Treaty of Medicine Creek, signed under duress in 1854. Rock Candy Running is acknowledging the Tribal governments and their roles today in taking care of these lands.

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.

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.
• Team RunRun - customized coaching, from your first 10K to UTMB.
• Washington Trails Association - trail building and management as well as public lands advocacy.
• City of Olympia - permitting agency for LBA and Saturnalia.
• Olympic School District - permitting agency for Saturnalia.
• 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.