Trail Running calendar near Cougar 2025-2026

Tackle Volcanic, two rugged trail races on Mt. St. Helens from Marble Mountain Sno Park. Choose 25K or a circumnavigating 50K across boulder fields, river crossings and steep rope assisted terrain for epic volcanic views.

Bigfoot 200 is a rugged, point to point 207.9 mile ultramarathon around Mount St. Helens, timed continuous non stop so any sleep counts. Expect epic volcanic scenery, huge elevation and full aid support along the way.

Tackle 20 miles of rugged single track along the southwestern flank of Mount St Helens, starting at Marble Mountain Sno Park in Cougar, Washington. Expect lava fields, stream crossings and old growth forest on a scenic, mountainous course.

Wy’east Trailfest at Mt Hood Meadows on August 15 and 16 2026 brings alpine trail running up to 8,000 feet with races from a kids run to a 50 miler. Finish with food drink and a livestreamed celebration at the lodge.

The Post Canyon Half Marathon in Hood River, Oregon is a scenic and challenging trail half with big climbs, mountain views and creekside waterfalls. Expect rugged singletrack, supportive aid stations and unforgettable forest scenery.

Backcountry Rise (August 29, 2026) Backcountry Rise is a trail race held within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The event uses the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center above Coldwater Lake as its base camp. Course..

Run the rugged trails of the Dark Divide in Washington's central Cascades at the scenic Cispus Learning Center September 4-6, 2026. Choose from a 100 mile, 50K or 15 mile course across steep, technical singletrack.

Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain on Sept 19, 2026 offers a scenic, challenging 7.7 miles with 2,544 feet of climb and summit ridgeline views. Limited to 700 runners, this technical mountain course promises epic panoramas.

The 36th Three Course Challenge returns September 26, 2026 at Camp Rilea near Seaside Oregon with middle and high school cross country races across three scenic courses. Live drum corps and team awards add to the excitement.

Lastest Not Fastest is a last person standing trail race on Hamilton Island in the Columbia River Gorge. Runners complete a 4.13 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains, with aid at the start and finish.