Trail Running calendar near Mount Rainier National Park 2025-2026

Grey Rock Trail Runs, held near Yakima, Washington, offers challenging summer trail races in the Cascade Mountains. The event features two distances: a rugged 25K with over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and a shorter 12K option following the same route. Both races start at Tree Phones Campground in t..

The Mount Rainier Half Marathon & Trail Events take place at Crystal Mountain Resort near Enumclaw, Washington, in the Cascade Range. This scenic race offers a half marathon along with 5K and 10K options, featuring a mix of dirt trails through towering evergreen forests, alpine meadows, and ridgelin..

Cascade Crest is a renowned 100-mile trail running event held in Easton, Washington, known for its challenging course and vibrant atmosphere. The race features over 23,000 feet of elevation gain and includes about 32 miles along the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. A unique highlight is running through t..

The Summer Eddy Trail Run, part of the Tuesday Night Trail to Grill series, takes place at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, Washington. Offering 4-mile and 8-mile distances, the course features a mix of wide trails and twisting single track with swooping turns, moderate roots, and rocks, providing..

Dirt Circus - Seattle is a free community trail running event held in Seattle, Washington, celebrating local races, run clubs, and running culture. Organized by UltraSignup, this one-day festival features a social group run with options for a 4-mile or 6.5-mile route, followed by a lively expo at Se..

Camp Lug-A-Chug is a unique volunteer event held near Cougar, Washington, at Marble Mountain Sno Park. Participants carry water uphill to remote aid stations for a race, hiking approximately 9 miles roundtrip each day over a weekend. The event is known for its challenging physical activity, camarade..

The Ralph Painter Memorial Run, held in Rainier, Oregon, is a commemorative event featuring 5K and 10K distances. It honors Chief Ralph Painter of the Rainier Police Department, an avid runner and community figure. The run supports the Ralph Painter Jr.Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards scholar..

The Beast of Big Creek is a challenging mountain trail running event held at Big Creek Campground near Hoodsport on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The highlight is a 22K (14-mile) Skyrace certified by the International Skyrunning Federation, featuring a demanding 5,300 ft vertical climb to the summ..

The Volcanic 50 is a rugged and challenging trail running event held at Mt. St. Helens in Washington.It features two race distances: a demanding 50K course that circumnavigates the volcano via the single-track Loowit Trail, covering about 32 miles with roughly 7,400 feet of elevation gain and loss,..

The Bigfoot endurance races, including the 200 Mile, 40 Mile, and 20 Mile events, take place in the scenic Cascade Mountains of Washington State. The flagship Bigfoot 200 is a challenging 207.9-mile point-to-point race circumnavigating Mount Saint Helens, Mount Hood, and Mount Rainier, featuring ove..

The Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series #4 takes place on August 9, 2025, at King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park in Newcastle, Washington, just 15 minutes from Seattle. This event offers three race distances: 5k, 14.5 miles, and a full marathon of 26.2 miles. The course features a vari..

Twilight at the Bay is a scenic running event held at Chambers Bay Loop Trail in University Place, Washington. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race, each featuring loops on a wide, paved trail with a mix of flat sections, inclines, and switchbacks. The course offers breathta..

The Paradise Valley Trail Run, held at Paradise Valley Conservation Area in Woodinville, Washington, offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances on gently rolling trails. The course features a mix of wide promenades and narrow, winding paths through wetland cedar groves and gentle ridges, providing..

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 Rocks Stage is a challenging 50-mile, two-day trail running event set in the stunning Goat Rocks Wilderness between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams in Washington.Known for its rugged alpine terrain, narrow ridgelines, and volcano views, the course offers experienced runners a high-mileage adventu..

Backcountry Rise in Toutle, Washington, is a stunning trail running event set in the Mt. Margaret Backcountry within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.The race offers three challenging loop courses: a 50K, 20-mile, and half marathon, featuring rugged singletrack trails with significant..

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..

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 30K distances. Hosted for the third time in 2025 in partnership with Brown Bear Car Wash, the race offers a moderately challenging course with approximately 1,900 feet of elevation gain. The rou..