Trail Running calendar near Cougar 2026-2027

A point to point 200 mile endurance run through the Cascades around Mount St. Helens, held August 14-18, 2026. The route includes volcanic landscapes, ridge and forest sections, 13 aid stations and six sleep stations, and is timed continuou..

A 20 mile single track trail run on the south western side of Mount St Helens, featuring lava fields, stream crossings, old growth forest and a 9 hour cutoff on National Forest lands.

A two day mountain trail running weekend at Mt. Hood Meadows with alpine courses reaching 8,000 feet and distances from a .75 mile kids run to a 50 mile race. The 50K is the 2026 USATF 50K Trail National Championship.

A two-day team trail relay at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort on August 21 and 22, 2026, featuring three National Forest loops, a mid-race gondola ride, and alpine views of Mt. Rainier. Multiple team formats and pricing tiers are available.

A trail half marathon in Hood River, OR on Aug 22, 2026, featuring about 2,300 ft of elevation gain, two aid stations, a cup-less policy, and finisher prize bags plus bonus prizes.

Trail races near Mount St. Helens in the Mt. Margaret Backcountry, offering 50K, 20 mile and half marathon loops with remote terrain, ridgeline views, lakes and varied wildlife.

A low-key evening trail running series in Forest Park, organized as three Series of five races with courses around 4 to 7 miles. The Series includes standings, a post-Series awards gathering, and benefits the Forest Park Conservancy.

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, using 5K loop laps with a central Race HQ and free adjacent camping. Events range from 6-hour and 24-hour timed formats to 50K up to a 200 Mile race.

The Long Watch is a 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour loop endurance event at Donald Farm in Woodland, Washington, held alongside the Warrior Expo, with a manned aid station and a one mile loop past competition and vendor areas.

A point to point 50K on the Pacific Crest Trail from Stabler to Bonneville Hot Springs in Washington. The singletrack course includes a detour to Three Corner Rock for expansive views and benefits local high school cross country and the PCT..

PDX 50 50 in Portland offers two route options: a roughly 50K course measured at about 31.5 to 32 miles and a longer roughly 53 mile option. The unsupported route is mostly flat with a technical mile in Forest Park and no course markings.

A low-key evening trail running series in Forest Park, organized as three Series of five races with courses around 4 to 7 miles. The Series includes standings, a post-Series awards gathering, and benefits the Forest Park Conservancy.

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.

The Three Course Challenge is a cross country meet at Camp Rilea north of Seaside, Oregon on September 26, 2026. It features multiple middle and high school courses, chip timing, team lodging, live drum corps performances, and awards.

A 3.1 mile obstacle course featuring 22 symbolic stations that represent the journey from captivity to liberation. Proceeds support the Path to Freedom Project and organizations that assist survivors of human trafficking.

Mission Possible at Willamette Mission State Park on 26 September 2026 offers chip-timed 5K and 10K trail races plus accessible All Abilities 2.25-mile and 1.6-mile loops, with volunteers on course and post-race pancakes and snacks.

A five-race cross country series in Portland parks with separate men’s and women’s races, options for non-binary entrants, race distances of 5K 6K and 8K, and both series and individual registration fees.

A trail running event at Teacup Ski Trail System on Sept. 27 with a new course and three distances, including youth and kids races. The route features lake views, varied terrain, one water station, and on-site parking and restrooms.

A low-key evening trail running series in Forest Park, organized as three Series of five races with courses around 4 to 7 miles. The Series includes standings, a post-Series awards gathering, and benefits the Forest Park Conservancy.