Trail Running calendar near Federal Way 2025-2026

Orca Recovery Day 5K Trail Run is a community event held at Clark's Creek Park South in Puyallup, WA, now in its 3rd annual edition. It offers a 5K trail course described as mild to moderately challenging, blending fitness with conservation education as participants learn about Orca recovery and sal..

The North Bend Skyline 30K is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Snoqualmie Valley near North Bend, Washington. As part of the Vert Running Series Championship, it features a demanding course that tests runners' limits while offering stunning views of the valley and Cascade Mountai..

Run With The Kokanee is a fall running event held at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, Washington. It features flat and fast 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k consisting of two loops of the 5k course. The route is about two-thirds paved sidewalks and paths, and one-third dirt or grassy trails,..

The West Seattle Monster Dash is an annual costumed 5K trail run/walk held at Lincoln Park in Seattle, WA. The 14th edition takes place in October 2025 and features a 5K Run/Walk, a Kids Monster Dash for children 12 and under, and a "Just a Shirt!" option. Participants receive a t-shirt with the ico..

Endless Trails’ Carkeek 12-Hour returns for its 19th edition at Carkeek Park in Seattle, Washington, offering in-person and virtual options. Runners choose between a 12-hour or 6-hour race, looping a 1.93-mile course with about 436 feet of elevation gain per lap, featuring rolling trails, stairs, an..

The Cougar Mountain Trail Run, held at King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park in Newcastle, Washington, offers a scenic trail running experience just 15 minutes from Seattle. The event features multiple race distances: 5k, 7.6 miles, 19.5 miles, and 50 kilometers, with elevation gains..

Hyak Halloween 25K, a Rainshadow Running event, takes place on Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands at the Hyak Trailhead along the Palouse to Cascades Trail near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. The 25K course features about 1,800 feet of cumulative elevation gain and a similar descent, with roughly half t..

Salt Creek 24 is an all-day, all-night endurance event at Salt Creek Recreation Area in Port Angeles, Washington. It offers three formats: a 1.3-mile loop for a 24-hour race (solo or relay), a Last Runner Standing that ascends Striped Peak (3.75 miles with around 1,000 feet of elevation per summit),..

ScaryAss 25K/14K/4K is a low-key trail race in Olympia, Washington, starting and finishing at Fall Creek Day Use Area in Capitol Forest. Organizers offer three distances: a grueling 25K to Capitol Peak and back, a scenic 14K loop, and a family-friendly 4K along mountain-bike trails. The 25K features..

Grand Ridge Trail Run is the finale of Evergreen Trail Runs, held at Grand Ridge Regional Park in Issaquah, Washington, just across I-90 from Tiger Mountain. The event offers multiple distances: 5 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, plus a 5M Brunch Run and a Kids Race. The course uses two loops: a..

The Willapa Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held in Chehalis, Washington, with races from 5K to 100 miles. Runners start and finish at Owl and Olive Cafe, using the flat, fast Willapa Hills State Park Trail along the Chehalis River. Distances offered: 5K, 25K, 50K, 50M, 100M...

Saturnalia is a winter trail running event held at Squaxin Park in Olympia, Washington. Featuring a 10K distance, it offers participants a festive holiday atmosphere amid the challenges of winter trails, darkness, and variable weather conditions. The event celebrates the season with a fun and spirit..

Deception Pass 50K/25K, hosted by Rainshadow Running, is staged at Deception Pass State Park near Oak Harbor, WA. The event offers a 50K (≈4,300 ft gain/loss) and a 25K (≈3,000 ft), both starting at the West Point Amphitheater. Runners traverse paved park roads and rugged single-track trails through..

2025 Pigtails Run in Maple Valley, Washington marks its 20th year with the event’s Fat Ass vibe. It offers 50K, marathon, and half-marathon distances, starting and finishing at Four Corners in Maple Valley. The course mostly uses paved river trails, with some dirt and gravel, using out-and-back sect..

Lord Hill Trail Run, held at Lord Hill Park in Snohomish, Washington, opens the Evergreen running season. The regional park, with over 1,300 acres of wilderness in the Cascade foothills, hosts six distances: 50K, 20 Miler, 10 Miler, 10-mile Brunch Run, 5K Brunch Run, and a Kids Race. The course begi..

Little Backyard Adventure in L.B.A. Park, Olympia, Washington, offers 3-, 6-, and 12-hour endurance runs on a ~4-mile loop with ~200 feet of gain. The course winds through a largely single-track forest, with fern-covered canopies and technical twists that test footing. Runners complete as many laps..

Dash Point Trail Run takes place at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way, Washington—a 398-acre park with 3,300 feet of Puget Sound shoreline. There are two distances: 10K and half-marathon (13.1 miles). The race uses one loop for the 10K and two loops for the half, with a brief extra lollipop segme..

OAT Run is a trail race in Port Angeles, Washington, along the Olympic Adventure Trail on Kelly Ridge between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Distances include a 12K, a half marathon (offered in two waves), and an out-and-back 50K, with a 130-runner limit per distance on single..

Squak Mountain Trail Run is held at Squak Mountain State Park near Issaquah, Washington. The race offers 12K, Half Marathon, and 50K distances on rugged, steep singletrack through a lush Pacific Northwest forest with mossy trees, ferns, streams, and expansive mountain views. Elevation gains are roug..

The Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge is a rugged running event held at the Leavenworth Ski Hill in Leavenworth, Washington, on April 25, 2026. It features three race options—Probie, Arduous, and Sawyer—and climbs about 1,665 vertical feet over roughly 6.2 miles (a 10K) through National Forest terra..