Trail Running calendar near Rainier 2025-2026

Lastest Not Fastest is a unique last-person-standing trail race held on Hamilton Island in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Washington. Participants run a 4.13-mile loop with minimal elevation gain (103 feet) along flat trails featuring river views, forested areas near Bonneville Dam, and a small hi..

The Stub Stewart Trail Challenge is a versatile trail running event held at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton, Oregon. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers four distance options: quarter marathon (6.5 miles), half marathon, three-quarter marathon, and full marathon, all run on a challenging..

Angel's Rest is a trail running event held in the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Oregon, featuring distances of 50K, 20 miles, and 10K. The courses showcase iconic landmarks such as Multnomah and Wahkeena Falls, with scenic views of Angel's Rest, Devil's Rest, and the Columbia River. The 5..

The Mt. Tabor Tar 'n' Trail is a fundraising running event held in scenic Mt. Tabor Park, Southeast Portland, Oregon.It features a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a 5K kids run for ages 12 and under. The courses are challenging and hilly, combining paved roads and dirt trails, hence the name "Tar 'n' Tr..

The Autumn Leaves 50 Mile event, held in St. Paul, Oregon, offers ultra runners a choice of 50-mile, 50K, and 30K distances, plus a free Kids Run. The course features a fast, flat 10K loop composed of 80% paved bike path and 20% dirt single track, suitable for road shoes.Runners complete multiple lo..

The Silver Falls Trail Half Marathon takes place at Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon, offering one of the most scenic and beautiful trail running experiences on the West Coast. The course has been featured in Runner’s World and voted the best Oregon trail half marathon. Runners enjoy a c..

Thunder River is a trail running event held in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, with races of 25K and 50K distances. Both courses are primarily point-to-point, featuring stunning fall scenery along the iconic Pacific Crest Trail and Gorge 400 trail. Runners pass under the Bridge of the Gods into Ca..

The Ruff is a challenging 7-mile trail race held at Dog Mountain Trailhead in Carson, Washington, within the scenic Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course features a steep 3-mile ascent gaining 3,000 feet to Dog Mountain's summit, followed by a 4-mile downhill run on single-track trai..

Saturnalia is a winter trail running event held at Squaxin Park in Olympia, Washington. Featuring a 10K distance, it offers participants a festive holiday atmosphere amid the challenges of winter trails, darkness, and variable weather conditions. The event is designed as a fun celebration, inviting..

The Hagg Mud 50K/25K is an early-season trail running event held at Henry Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley Park near Gaston, Oregon. Since 2001, it has attracted runners who enjoy muddy, challenging courses. Participants can choose between a 50K race, which involves two loops around the lake, or a 25K r..

The Little Backyard Adventure (LBA) is a trail running event held at L.B.A. Park in Olympia, Washington. Featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour endurance runs, the race challenges participants to complete as many ~4-mile loops as possible on a twisting, technical single-track course through the lush, forested..

The Oxbow Trail Runs is a family-friendly trail running event held at scenic Oxbow Regional Park near Gresham, Oregon, about 30 minutes from downtown Portland. Scheduled for April 26, 2026, the race offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon. The courses start and finish at the Alder Picni..

The Stumptown Trail Runs, held over Memorial Day weekend in Portland's Forest Park, feature a challenging 50K and a half marathon on scenic trails. Forest Park, a 5,200-acre urban forest with over 80 miles of trails, offers runners a chance to experience the iconic Wildwood Trail and lesser-known pa..