Trail Running calendar near Mount Rainier National Park 2025-2026

Tackle Volcanic, two rugged trail races on Mt. St. Helens from Marble Mountain Sno Park. Choose 25K or a circumnavigating 50K across boulder fields, river crossings and steep rope assisted terrain for epic volcanic views.

Bigfoot 200 is a rugged, point to point 207.9 mile ultramarathon around Mount St. Helens, timed continuous non stop so any sleep counts. Expect epic volcanic scenery, huge elevation and full aid support along the way.

Tackle 20 miles of rugged single track along the southwestern flank of Mount St Helens, starting at Marble Mountain Sno Park in Cougar, Washington. Expect lava fields, stream crossings and old growth forest on a scenic, mountainous course.

One Step Closer invites runners to Lincoln Park in Seattle to tackle a scenic 2 mile loop as many times as they can in 3, 6, 12 or 18 hours. All participants finish together with a lively celebration and plenty of camaraderie.

Backcountry Rise (August 29, 2026) Backcountry Rise is a trail race held within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The event uses the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center above Coldwater Lake as its base camp. Course..

Run the rugged trails of the Dark Divide in Washington's central Cascades at the scenic Cispus Learning Center September 4-6, 2026. Choose from a 100 mile, 50K or 15 mile course across steep, technical singletrack.

Run the Cascade Express Marathon or Half Marathon along the scenic Palouse to Cascades trail with sweeping Cascade Mountain views and a 2.4 mile tunnel on the half. The marathon is a Boston qualifier and both courses are USATF certified.

Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain on Sept 19, 2026 offers a scenic, challenging 7.7 miles with 2,544 feet of climb and summit ridgeline views. Limited to 700 runners, this technical mountain course promises epic panoramas.

Take on the Plain Endurance Runs in Leavenworth WA on Sept 19, 2026 with 100 mile and 100K options across rugged Cascade trails and scenic alpine waterways. A self supported challenge that raises funds for local Search and Rescue and vetera..

North Bend Trail Fest brings mountain running and outdoor demos to North Bend, Washington on October 2 to 4, 2026. Run the Skyline 30k with huge vertical gain, enjoy shorter races and an expo, and support Recovery Beyond.

Mad Meadows 50 in Leavenworth WA on October 10, 2026 offers 50M and 50K courses that climb above 7000 ft and wind through alpine meadows, larch stands and technical single track. Expect steep climbs, scenic ridgelines and a river finish.