Trail Running calendar near Cougar 2026-2027

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 with about 2,300 ft of elevation gain, two official aid stations, a cupless format, and finisher prize bags. The course starts and finishes at Binns Hill Staging Area and does not allow pets or earbuds..

Trail races at Mt. St. Helens Science & Learning Center on Aug 29, 2026 offering 50K, 20 Miler and Half Marathon courses with substantial elevation and multiple aid stations.

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.

Multi-distance ultrarunning festival at Kearin Family Farm in Bonney Lake, WA. Looped 3.1 mile course with one central aid station, free camping, and events from 6-hour competitions 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.

A last person standing trail race on Hamilton Island in the Columbia River Gorge where runners repeat a 4.13 mile loop each hour and must finish each loop in under 60 minutes to continue until one runner remains.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra on October 3rd, 2026 where a $100 bill is added to the prize jar each lap; the winner and runner-up split the accumulated pot 75/25 and 24 laps earns a 100-mile buckle.