Trail Running calendar near Cle Elum 2025-2026

The Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #3 is a trail running event held at King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park in Newcastle, Washington, just 15 minutes from Seattle. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, the race offers three distance options: 5k, 10.8 miles, and 19.5 miles. The course featur..

Running with BigFoot 8K is an annual trail running event held at Mud Mountain Dam in Enumclaw, Washington. Now in its 6th year, this challenging 8-kilometer race takes participants through picturesque trails in Bigfoot's backyard. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility by eliminating disp..

Devil's Gulch is a challenging trail running event held in Wenatchee, Washington, featuring a 100-mile, 50-mile, half marathon, and kids race. The course showcases the hot, dry high desert terrain with dramatic gulches and rock hoodoos. The 100-mile race includes a tough loop ascending Mission Peak..

The Snoqualmie Tunnel 5k Glow Run is a family-friendly running and walking event held at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. Participants complete a 5-kilometer loop starting and ending at the Hyak Trailhead parking lot, running approximately one mile into the h..

Grey Rock Trail Runs, held near Yakima, Washington, offers challenging summer trail races in the Cascade Mountains. The event features two distances: a rugged 25K with over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and a shorter 12K option following the same route. Both races start at Tree Phones Campground in t..

The Mount Rainier Half Marathon & Trail Events take place at Crystal Mountain Resort near Enumclaw, Washington, in the Cascade Range. This scenic race offers a 13.1-mile half marathon course that starts at the summit and descends through forested trails, alpine meadows, and ridgelines with stunning..

Cascade Crest is a renowned 100-mile trail running event held in Easton, Washington, known for its challenging course and vibrant atmosphere. The race features over 23,000 feet of elevation gain and includes about 32 miles along the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. A unique highlight is running through t..

The Summer Eddy Trail Run, part of the Tuesday Night Trail to Grill series, takes place at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, Washington. Offering 4-mile and 8-mile distances, the course features a mix of wide trails and twisting single track with swooping turns, moderate roots, and rocks, providing..

Dirt Circus - Seattle is a free community trail running event held in Seattle, Washington, celebrating local races, run clubs, and running culture. Organized by UltraSignup, this one-day festival features a social group run with options for a 4-mile or 6.5-mile route, followed by a lively expo at Se..

The Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #4 takes place on August 9, 2025, at King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park in Newcastle, Washington, just 15 minutes from Seattle. This event offers three race distances: 5k, 14.5 miles, and a full marathon of 26.2 miles. The course features a vari..

Twilight at the Bay is a scenic running event held at Chambers Bay Loop Trail in University Place, Washington. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race, each featuring loops on a wide, paved trail with a mix of flat sections, inclines, and switchbacks. The course offers breathta..

The Paradise Valley Trail Run, held at Paradise Valley Conservation Area in Woodinville, Washington, offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances on gently rolling trails. The course features a mix of wide promenades and narrow, winding paths through wetland cedar groves and gentle ridges, providing..

The Dark Divide Trail Races, held near Randle, Washington, offer challenging ultramarathon events through the rugged and remote Dark Divide Roadless Area in the Central Washington Cascades. The 2025 event includes a 100-mile race, a new 100K point-to-point course, a 50K, and a 15-mile fun run, all s..

The Goat Rocks Stage is a challenging 50-mile, two-day trail running event set in the stunning Goat Rocks Wilderness between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams in Washington.Known for its rugged alpine terrain, narrow ridgelines, and volcano views, the course offers experienced runners a high-mileage adventu..

The Cascade Express Marathon and Half-Marathon, held in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, is renowned as one of the fastest marathon courses in the U.S. Both races feature scenic, point-to-point courses along gravel trails with stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and Keechelus Lake. The marathon offe..

Beat The Blerch is a unique running event held in Carnation, Washington, about 35 minutes from Seattle, at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park. The race offers multiple distances including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. The course is a flat, out-and-back gravel trail that meanders throug..

Plain Endurance Runs, held near Leavenworth, Washington, feature challenging 100-mile and 100K races through the remote Cascade Mountains across Lake Wenatchee, Entiat, and Chelan ranger districts. The course includes about 85 miles of trails and 20 miles of forest service roads, with an elevation g..

The Brown Bear Salmon Run is a trail running event held at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, featuring 15K and 30K distances. Hosted for the third time in 2025 in partnership with Brown Bear Car Wash, the race offers a moderately challenging course with approximately 1,900 feet of elevation gain. The rou..

Corn Maze Craze is a unique fall running event held at Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm in Snohomish, Washington. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, it offers 5k and 7k distances that combine trail running with the adventure of navigating a corn maze. The course features a run along dirt farm roads through..

The Stehekin event is a four-day adventure run set in the remote and scenic Stehekin Valley, Washington, nestled along Lake Chelan and surrounded by the North Cascades. Covering distances between 40 to 70 miles from September 17-20, participants experience a mix of challenging trail running and leis..