Trail Running calendar near Cle Elum 2026-2027

A loaded trail event at Esmeralda Trailhead in Cle Elum, Washington on August 1, 2026. Two options: a 13 mile route with 4,406 ft elevation gain and a 9 mile mini with 2,831 ft, each requiring a 20 lb dry load.

Stair races and walks at Stadium Bowl in Tacoma with one lap and two lap options, a Heroes Race with weighted vests, and proceeds supporting Kindred Souls Foundation. Open to participants aged eight and up with guardian supervision for mino..

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 USATF-certified marathon and half marathon near Snoqualmie Tunnel with about 1,000 feet net downhill and a packed gravel surface. The marathon is a Boston qualifier and the event includes chip timing, aid stations, and shuttle service.

A timed endurance event at Lincoln Park on August 15, 2026, featuring a repeated two mile loop with 18, 12, 6, and 3 hour formats, team competition, and Kids Loopy Races. The race is cupless and supports on-course snacks and food options.

An evening running event at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on a paved loop with varied terrain, aid stations, race-day packet pick-up, and event swag.

A team relay at Crystal Mountain on August 21-22, 2026 featuring three alpine trail loops, a mid-race gondola ride, and views of Mt. Rainier. Multiple team formats are offered, plus on-site camping and glamping at Ragnar Village.

A remote point-to-point trail event on Kachess Ridge in the Cascades, offering 50K and 50-mile options, alpine ridgeline views, a summit lookout, remote aid stations, and camping at the Salmon La Sac SnoPark finish.

A multi-distance trail weekend in early September 2026 through the Dark Divide Roadless Area in the Washington Cascades, featuring a 100 Mile race with a 48 hour cutoff, a new point to point 100K, a 50K and a 14 Mile Fun Run.

A multi-day ultrarunning festival at a private farm near Bonney Lake, WA, built around a looped 3.1 mile course with a single central aid station and free camping. Events range from 6 hours to a 200 mile race with centralized crew access.

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.

A self-navigated mountain ultramarathon around Roslyn, WA, featuring a 51.3-mile route with over 10,000 feet of climb, minimal aid, required satellite tracking, and finish verification by GPX and summit selfies.

A timed trail event near Gig Harbor with 24 hour, 12 hour day, 12 hour night and 6 hour options on a two mile loop featuring about 320 feet of climb per lap. Aid station, drop bags, limited canopy space and awards provided.

A marathon and half marathon near Snoqualmie Pass featuring a packed gravel rail trail, a run through the Snoqualmie Tunnel, and about 1,000 foot net downhill. The marathon is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier.

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 Spartan obstacle course weekend near Monroe Washington featuring wooded trails and narrow paths with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races. The program also includes an obstacle workshop a four hour Hurricane Heat and spectator access.

Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain is a 7.9 mile trail race with 2,614 feet of vertical gain on September 19, 2026. Sport, Expert and Pro divisions offer prizes and series points, and timing is by disposable bib chip.

A mountain ultramarathon near Leavenworth Washington offering self supported 100K and 100 mile courses with about 21,000 feet of elevation change. Proceeds support local Search and Rescue and military veteran groups.

Ultra Fest in Easton, WA runs September 19 to 20 with distances from 25K to 100 miles. The course is described as flat and fast in the Central Cascades, with on-site packet pickup, parking, and drop bag options for longer races.