Trail Running calendar near Mount Rainier National Park 2025-2026

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..

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 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, on a 2.45-mile single-track loop at 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. Participants r..

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

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..

The North Bend Skyline 30K is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Snoqualmie Valley, Washington. 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 Mountains. The event takes..

The Klickitat Trail Run, held in Klickitat, Washington, is a nonprofit fundraising event featuring a half-marathon and a 5K run/walk along the scenic Klickitat Trail next to the Klickitat River. The half-marathon is a point-to-point course starting in Lyle, with a medium technical trail featuring ro..

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 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..

The Hyak Halloween 25K is a trail running event held at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, on the ancestral lands of the Snoqualmie Tribe. The 25-kilometer course features a unique route that includes running through the 2.25-mile-long, historic, and eerie Snoqualmie Tunnel twice, just before it closes fo..

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..

The Carkeek 12-Hour is a challenging trail running event held annually at Carkeek Park in Seattle, Washington. Celebrating its 19th edition in 2025, the race offers both 12-hour and 6-hour options on a 1.93-mile loop course featuring 436 feet of elevation gain per lap, including rolling trails and s..