Trail Running calendar near Bellingham 2026-2027

A multi-duration trail event at Lake Padden with 2.6 mile loops, timed options of 6, 12, 24 and 32 hours, on-course aid, keepsakes, and awards.

The Elphinstone Ascent is a vertical kilometre on Mount Elphinstone near Gibsons on 1 August 2026. Limited to 60 runners, it includes a King and Queen of the Mountain classification and a GPX route is provided.

Trail races from Fairhaven Park into Larrabee State Park offering 12K, 25K and 50K courses through forests, lakes and narrow ridgelines with significant elevation gain.

A road race on Whidbey Island through Ebey’s National Historical Reserve offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on hilly, scenic roads. Proceeds support safe and sober graduation activities for Coupeville High School Class of 2027.

Timed endurance event on August 15, 2026 in Lincoln Park, Seattle, where runners cover as many laps as possible on an about two-mile shoreline-and-forest loop. Features a team Battle of the Run Club, kids Loopy races, festival-style support..

A multi-distance trail running event in Squamish BC on August 15 and 16 2026, featuring races from 23 km to 50 miles. The 2026 edition is sold out.

Trail races at Cobble Hill Mountain offering long, short and kids distances with aid stations and a cupless policy. Bib pickup requires government photo ID and parking is only in designated nearby areas.

Olympic Mountains Trail Race Festival in Olympic National Forest offers 100K, 50K, 25K, 10K and ruck divisions on mountain single track and forest roads.

A community 5K run or walk at Lake Padden Park on August 16, 2026 raising funds for rescue dogs through the volunteer group Happy Tails Happy Homes.

Trail event at Aldergrove Regional Park with 22 km, 11 km, 5 km and a 1 km fun run, medals, aid stations and proceeds supporting BabyGoRound.

Join this summer event at Magnuson Park in Seattle featuring traditional road races and an obstacle dash. Choose from distances ranging from a kids 400m to a 15k run in a beautiful Pacific Northwest setting.

A 21 km trail loop around Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island with a relay option, held on the Labour Day long weekend and sanctioned by BC Athletics.

A lap based trail running challenge at Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish on September 5 2026, with 3HR solo and team options, a Coffee Run lap and a 1 km Little Lapper for kids.

A 25.3 km team relay on the Traboulay Poco Trail starting at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre on September 6 2026 with four exchange points and team size options from solo to four runners.

Trail races at Goldstream Provincial Park on September 12 and 13, 2026. Options include 28 km, 50 km, 50 mile and a double with substantial elevation and multiple aid stations.

Traverse the scenic Kelly Ridge on single track trails between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Choose from three distances finishing at the clear waters of Lake Crescent.

A fall trail run at Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm featuring a 5k one-lap maze option and a 7k two-lap maze option on farm roads and paths.

An annual running event for people aged 55 and over featuring an 8K race and a 5K fun run along the North Dyke by the Fraser River. Chip timing, aid stations and a post run social with food and music are included.

A timed stair-climb at T-Mobile Park where participants tackle either 900 or 1,800 stairs to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Climbers start in waves by self-identified pace and join an official after party.

A multi-day Spartan obstacle race weekend in Monroe WA featuring wooded Pacific Northwest trails and a program of Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, workshops and spectator access.