The Race Format
24 continuous hours
6 Distinct Trails
Optional Side Quests
Bonus Point System
Live Leaderboard Tracking
Solo and 3-Person Team Categories
- 100-Mile Option
SISU 24 PNW is not a standard 24-hour race.
You run a loop through Pacific Northwest forest for 24 hours. Every lap counts. But distance alone does not win.
Along the way, you unlock side quests. Complete them and you earn bonus points. Some are physical. Some are mental. Some are strategic. Some are just weird.
You can grind miles.
You can chase bonuses.
You can build a plan and watch it collapse at 3 a.m.
That is the point.
How It Works
1. Run the Loop
Complete as many laps as you can in 24 hours. Each lap earns base points.
2. Unlock Quests
Special challenges are available throughout the event. Some are time-based. Some appear without warning.
3. Earn Bonus Points
Complete quests to multiply your score. Strategy matters as much as endurance.
4. Climb the Leaderboard
Live tracking keeps the game alive. The standings shift all day and all night.
The Course
Six trails.
Roughly 3 miles to 19 miles roundtrip.
Each one changes the game.
There is no assigned loop. No fixed order. No required route.
You decide where you go, how far you go, and when you go there.
This is 100% choose your own adventure.
Trail Options
SISU 24 PNW features six distinct trail routes:
- Shorter ~3 mile options for fast laps or late-night resets
- Mid-distance routes with steady climbing and rhythm
- Longer mountain routes that stretch toward ~19 miles roundtrip
- Everything in between
You can repeat the same trail all day.
You can rotate through all six.
You can build a plan.
You can throw it out at midnight.
Every approach is valid.
Elevation Gain
Elevation varies by route.
Some trails roll gently and reward steady pacing.
Some climb with purpose and demand patience.
Some stack vertical quickly if that’s your style.
You choose how much climbing you want to take on.
You choose when to take it on.
Terrain
Pacific Northwest singletrack.
Roots. Rocks. Forest floor. Climbs that shift you into a power hike. Descents that reward focus and controlled effort.
These are real trails. They require attention, not perfection.
Your Adventure, Your Rules
You can go all out for 24 hours.
You can hit a big mountain route at sunrise and spend the afternoon cruising shorter loops.
You can show up competitive and chase the leaderboard.
You can show up curious and sample a few trails.
You can hit midnight yoga, grab a few hours of sleep, then head out for one last short lap before the clock runs out.
All of it counts.
There is no single definition of success here.
Your strategy.
Your pace.
Your experience.
By the end, your story won’t look like anyone else’s. And that’s exactly the point.
The Quests
This is where SISU separates itself.
Quests are optional.
Ignoring them is a strategy.
Chasing them is also a strategy.
Examples include:
Splish Splash
A participant favorite, record a 45 second video while standing in a waterfall
Humpty Dumpty
Carry an egg without breaking it during a trail
The Wildcard
A surprise challenge announced during the event.
Some quests reward knowledge.
Some reward creativity.
Some reward bold decisions.
No two leaderboards look the same.