Trail Running calendar near Rainier 2025-2026

Thunder River is a fall trail race in Cascade Locks, Oregon, with scenic river views and seasonal colors along the Pacific Crest Trail. Choose a 25K or 50K route that finishes at Marine Park after a loop around Thunder Island.

Run the scenic Willapa Trail in Chehalis, Washington on Nov 8, 2025 with options from a 5K to a 100 mile challenge. Flat, packed gravel rail trail with staffed aid stations and on site camping makes for a welcoming fall festival.

Take on the scenic trails of Fort Stevens State Park near the Columbia River with distances from a 5K to a half marathon and a 12 mile ruck challenge. Flat paved paths give way to rolling lakeside trail, beach views and living history.

Run the trails at Capitol Forest near Olympia on your own schedule Nov 22 to Nov 30 and support the Thurston County Food Bank. Choose 12 km, 24 km or 35 km, share photos for awards and help raise funds for your community.

Experience a challenging 7 mile trail run from Dog Mountain Trailhead with sweeping views of the Columbia River, Mt Hood and Mt St. Helens. Expect a steep climb to the summit and a thrilling single track descent through the Gorge.

Inaugural Salem 50k on Dec 6 at Bush's Pasture Park offers 50k, 30k and 10k on a scenic but testing loop course. Expect mixed pavement and dirt loops, rolling climbs, basic aid, and variable December weather.

Join Saturnalia, a festive 10K trail run through Squaxin Park in Olympia with Puget Sound and Capitol views. This season finale from Rock Candy Running offers holiday treats on course and awards for every finisher.

Run scenic, muddy trails at Hagg Mud 50K or 25K around Henry Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley Park, Oregon. Both races include a group start, aid stations, finisher socks and a lively post race celebration.

Run Forest Run is a scenic but rugged trail race at Lake Sylvia State Park offering 25K and 50K options. Enjoy forested single track, muddy technical sections, and lake views while supporting a local trail running non profit.

Join Little Backyard Adventure in Olympia for 3, 6, or 12 hour trail runs on a scenic 4 mile loop through wooded single track with a lively aid station. Compete for most loops, enjoy the after party, and plant a tree to mark your finish.

Run through blooming tulip fields at the Wooden Shoe TulipFest Run in Woodburn, Oregon. Choose a 5K, 10K trail run or a half marathon, with festival admission included and scenic, sometimes muddy farm routes.

Run among waterfalls and the dramatic Columbia River Gorge with 30K, 50K and 100K trail options from April 10 to 12, 2026. Expect marked courses, aid stations, camping nearby and a classic Pacific Northwest trail experience.

Run scenic river and forest trails at Oxbow Regional Park with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on April 26, 2026. Limited to 150 runners, the cupless event features aid stations, post race food and an Oxbow cup for root beer floats.

Firelane Trail Trial is a time trial out and back on Firelane 1 in Forest Park featuring a steep climb and technical trail sections. Field capped at 144 with a post race gathering at Great Notion Brewing.

Run the Tillamook State Forest from Reehers Camp with 50 mile, 55K (35 mile) and a back to back double over a challenging weekend. Enjoy rugged singletrack, big climbs, full aid and proceeds supporting local trail and forest charities.

Wood You Rather at Mt Tabor Park is a checkpoint run with a map of ten controls where you choose your own route to collect as many as you can before the cutoff. Expect 5 to 11 miles, 1200 to 1600 feet of climbing and a mug at the finish.

Take on Forest Park's Stumptown Trail Runs over Memorial Day weekend with a challenging 50K or hilly half through lush singletrack and big elevation gain. Small fields, scenic trails, postrace food, and a souvenir pint glass for finishers.

Wild Woman Trail Marathon is a trail weekend created by and for women at the base of Mt Adams, with 50K, marathon, half and relay options on scenic forest trails. Enjoy camping at base camp, post run lunch and gentle yoga.

Wy'east Wonder is a point to point trail race around Mt Hood with 50 mile and 50K options along scenic ridges showcasing sweeping mountain and wildflower views. Start and finish at Red Barn Park with shuttles, awards and a finisher pint gla..

Join the Bigfoot Fun Run in Yacolt, Washington on July 4, 2026 for a family friendly 5K or 10K run or walk. Day of registration and packet pickup available, so jump in and enjoy a festive holiday race.