Trail Running calendar near Downtown Seattle 2025-2026

The Goat Rocks 50 Miles 2 Day Stage Run is a challenging trail running event set in the stunning Goat Rocks Wilderness, located between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams in Washington State.This two-day stage run covers 50 miles of rugged alpine terrain featuring narrow ridgelines, volcano views, meadows, l..

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 Run in Port Angeles, Washington, is a challenging trail running event featuring a half marathon, marathon, and 50K race along the scenic Olympic Adventure Trail. The point-to-point course traverses Kelly Ridge between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, finishing at the st..

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..

Finlayson Arm is a challenging trail running event held in Victoria, British Columbia, featuring distances of 28K, 50K, and 50 miles with significant elevation gains—4,400 ft for the 28K, 10,075 ft for the 50K, and 13,000 ft for the 50-mile race. The course includes a mix of single track, double tra..

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 new 30K race options. Hosted for the third time in 2025 and sponsored by Brown Bear Car Wash, the race offers a moderately challenging course with approximately 1,900 feet of elevation gain. The..

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 Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain, Washington, is a challenging 7.7-mile trail race featuring 2,544 feet of elevation gain. Starting at the Crystal Mountain base area, runners tackle the rugged Kelly’s Gap service road before ascending to Grubstake, the race’s highest point at 6,861 feet. The co..

Ultra Fest in Easton, Washington, offers a range of ultramarathon distances including 100 miles, 100 kilometers, 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and 25 kilometers. Set in the scenic Central Cascade Mountains, the course is described as fast and mostly flat, making it ideal for first-time ultrarunners or th..

The Return of the Salmon Celebration - Salmon Run is held in Sultan, Washington, at Osprey Park. This event features a scenic 5K trail run through the beautiful forest trails of Osprey Park and Susie's Trail, including multiple river crossings along the Sultan River. For those preferring a more leis..

The Moran Constitutional Relay is a demanding 70-mile trail relay held at Moran State Park on Orcas Island, Washington. Teams of two to six runners complete 12 legs ranging from 3 to 9 miles, featuring diverse terrain including lowland forests, rocky balds, lakeshores, wetlands, and the summit of 2,..

The Fidalgo Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at Deception Pass State Park in Anacortes, Washington, known as the state's most-visited park. The race offers three distances: 5 miles, half marathon, and full marathon, all starting and finishing at Bowman’s Bay, a picturesque area with a..

The Baker Lake Classic 25k is a scenic trail run held in Concrete, Washington, along the eastern shoreline of Baker Lake within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Covering 15.6 miles, the point-to-point course features rolling terrain with about 3,400 feet of elevation change, passing through..

The North Bend Trail Fest, held in North Bend, Washington, is a dynamic mountain running event featuring multiple races over two days. Key races include the challenging North Bend Skyline 30k, a new course with 6,600 feet of vertical gain offering stunning views of Mt Si, Mount Rainier, and Seattle...

The Mad Meadows 50 is a challenging trail running event held near Leavenworth, Washington, featuring two distances: a 50-kilometer and a 50-mile race. Set in the scenic Eastern Cascades during October, the course offers a mix of smooth single track, steep climbs, and technical sections framed by gol..

The Orca Recovery Day 5K Trail Run is an annual event held at Clark's Creek Park South in Puyallup, Washington. This trail run/walk covers a 5-kilometer course that is mild to moderately challenging, offering participants a chance to enjoy nature while learning about orca conservation and salmon res..

The Golden 6 Hour is a scenic endurance running event held in Cle Elum, Washington, featuring a 2.45-mile single-track loop on the Swauk Forest Discovery Trail near Blewett Pass. Set amidst vibrant fall colors and turning larches, the course offers mountain views and a festive atmosphere. Participan..

The Middle Fork Trail Run, held in North Bend, Washington, offers trail races of 50k, 22 miles, half marathon, and 10k distances. Starting at the Middle Fork Trailhead, the courses traverse scenic trails including Middle Fork, CCC, and Snoqualmie Lake, featuring modest climbs along river valleys. Ru..