Trail Running calendar near Leavenworth 2025-2026

Cutthroat Classic is a 10.5-mile singletrack trail run through the North Cascades, beginning at Rainy Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail and finishing at Cutthroat Creek Trailhead after ascending to Cutthroat Pass (6,835 ft) and a long descent to Cutthroat Lake. The route rewards runners with dramatic..

Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon takes place near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, with a downhill, point-to-point course through the Cascade Mountains. The event features a Marathon (26.2 miles) and Half Marathon (13.1 miles), both USATF-certified and among the fastest courses in the country. R..

Beat The Blerch Seattle (Carnation, WA) offers four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. The race begins and finishes at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation, a quaint town about 35 minutes from Seattle. The course is a flat, out-and-back gravel trail through evergreen and..

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..

Brown Bear Salmon Run is a trail race at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, starting from the Summit West Base Area. It features a 15K course (with a longer 30K option) through scenic singletrack and Forest Service and ski-area roads. The moderately challenging route climbs about 1,900 feet (3,800 feet fo..

Plain Endurance Runs take place in Plain, a town in Eastern Washington. The event offers two options: the Plain 100 and the Plain 100K (one loop). The atmosphere is starkly self-reliant: no pacers, no course markings, and no routine aid stations; volunteers staff checkpoints, but runners are left to..

Coal Miner is a rugged, self-supported ultramarathon held in Roslyn, Washington. The 51.3-mile course climbs about 10,100 feet, linking Cle Elum Ridge, Sasse Ridge, Jolly Mountain, Jolly Creek, and the Middle and West Fork Teanaway rivers before looping back to Roslyn via the Big Sandy Trails. The e..

Tunnel Light Marathon is a marathon in Washington state, running from Snoqualmie Pass to North Bend. It is a point-to-point, USATF Boston Certified course (WA21010RMB) with a downhill grade of about 2.2% and a total elevation loss of just over 2,000 feet, making it one of the fastest courses in the..

Stehekin is a four-day, 40 to 70 mile guided running trip in Stehekin, Washington. Run by Aspire Adventure Running, the itinerary blends transport, rugged trail miles, and exploration. It begins with a shuttle from Burlington and a 3-mile climb of 2,500 feet, then follows the Stehekin River for abou..

Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain, Washington, offers a 7.7-mile mountain race with 2,544 feet of elevation gain. The course begins in the base area, climbs Kelly’s Gap service road for about 1.7 miles to Green Valley, then ascends Grubstake to the high point at 6,861 feet. Runners traverse a ridge..

Ultra Fest in Easton, WA is a reimagined Cascade Super Ultra organized by Run Super Series. The racecourses run along the Foothills Trail in Washington’s Central Cascades, offering fast-ish, flat-ish gravel routes framed by rivers, forests and mountain scenery. Distances include 100M, 100K, 50M, 50K..

The Return of the Salmon Celebration - Salmon Run is held at Osprey Park in Sultan, Washington, celebrating the cultural heritage of the Skykomish River Valley and honoring Chief T'seul-Ted. The event features a scenic 5K trail run through the beautiful forest trails of Osprey Park and Susie's Trail..

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 autumn atmosphere. Par..

The North Bend Trail Fest, held in North Bend, Washington, is a dynamic mountain running event showcasing the Snoqualmie Valley's outdoor offerings. The festival features multiple races, including the challenging North Bend Skyline 30k with 6,600 feet of vertical gain, the intense Mt Si Vertical Kil..

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..

Mad Meadows 50 is Evergreen Trail Runs’ new fall ultramarathon near Leavenworth, Washington, on the high-elevation Mad Meadows course along the Chiwawa and Mad Rivers. It offers two distances: 50K and 50M, with elevations topping 6,000+ ft for the 50K and 7,000+ ft for the 50M. Runners are treated t..

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..

The Larch Madness Trail Races, held at Loup Loup Ski Bowl near Twisp, Washington, offer challenging trail running events in the scenic North Cascades. Distances include 5K, 15K, 25K, and 50K, with significant elevation gains up to 18,200 feet on rugged, often off-trail terrain. The courses feature s..

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..