Trail Running calendar near Bow 2026-2027

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 runs of 12K, 25K and 50K start at Fairhaven Park and loop through Larrabee State Park, featuring lakes, narrow ridgelines and views of Mt. Baker and Bellingham Bay. Courses include technical, rocky sections with multiple aid stations.

Trail races of 5k, 14.5 miles and 26.2 miles take place in King County's Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park near Seattle. The event includes aid stations on course, supports King County Parks, and participates in a youth trail series.

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.

A fast, scenic marathon and half marathon through the Snoqualmie Tunnel area on August 9, 2026. The USATF certified marathon is a Boston qualifier and the route features about 1000 feet of net downhill.

A timed loop endurance event at Lincoln Park in Seattle on August 15, 2026 offering 3, 6, 12 and 18 hour formats plus kids races, team competition, cupless aid stations, food options and awards by total mileage.

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.

A multi-distance trail race festival in the Olympic National Forest near Quilcene, WA offering 100K, 50K, 25K, 10K and ruck divisions with significant elevation, mostly single-track courses, staffed aid stations and on-site camping.

A 5K around Lake Padden in Bellingham on August 16, 2026, organized by Happy Tails Happy Homes to support animals in need. The route circles the lake on grass and trails with wooded sections and a few short hills.

A 21 km mountain trail loop around Mt. Gardner in Snug Cove with chip timing and a three person relay option, three aid stations, and proceeds benefiting local trail and conservation groups.

A four-leg team trail relay in Port Coquitlam with marked exchange points, scheduled package pick up and on-course refreshment stations; the final runner collects finisher medals for the whole team.

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.

Point to point trail race on the Olympic Adventure Trail near Port Angeles with half marathon, marathon and 50K courses finishing at Lake Crescent. Mandatory shuttles, cupless aid stations, limited fields and on course public trail use.

A point to point marathon and half marathon on the Palouse to Cascades Trail in North Bend, WA, featuring downhill profiles, a Snoqualmie Tunnel section, lake views, USATF certification and timed race services.

Beat The Blerch in Carnation, WA offers 5K, 10K, half and full marathon distances on a flat out and back gravel trail through mossy evergreen forest, with stocked aid stations including Nutella sandwiches and birthday cake.

Fourth annual 5K at Illahee Preserve in Bremerton held during National Recovery Month. Proceeds support the Salish Recovery Coalition and participants receive event swag, a custom finisher medallion, coffee and donuts.

A fast, net downhill marathon and half marathon on a smooth packed gravel rail trail near Snoqualmie Tunnel. The marathon is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier; headlamps are required for the tunnel section.

A timed stair-climb at T-Mobile Park with full and half routes, held September 16, 2026, that raises funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and includes age and fundraising requirements.

A Spartan Race weekend at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center near Monroe, WA, featuring wooded trails, narrow paths and Spartan obstacles. Events include Sprint, Super, Beast and a Kids Race, plus an Obstacle Workshop and a Hurricane Heat event.

A two day 70 mile trail relay at Moran State Park on Orcas Island, run over twelve legs by teams of two to six. The course moves through forests, lakeshores, wetlands and the 2,399 foot Mount Constitution summit.