Trail Running calendar near Mount Saint Helens 2025-2026

The Goat Rocks 50 Miles 2 Day Stage Run is a challenging trail running event set in the stunning Goat Rocks Wilderness, located between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams in Washington State.This two-day stage run covers 50 miles of rugged alpine terrain featuring narrow ridgelines, volcano views, meadows, l..

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..

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 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..

Cloud Cap is a mountain running event held at Cooper Spur Ski Area on Mt. Hood, Oregon, featuring marathon and half-marathon distances. The courses offer a scenic and challenging tour of Mt.Hood’s northern slopes, traversing the historic Cloud Cap-Tilly Jane District. The marathon is a double-loop,..

The Crown Stub 100 is a challenging ultramarathon held at Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton, Oregon, known for its scenic beauty and outdoor adventure opportunities. The 100-mile course features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and traverses a mix of surfaces including asphalt on the Banks Vernoni..

Lastest Not Fastest is a unique last-person-standing trail race held on Hamilton Island in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Washington. Participants run a 4.13-mile loop with minimal elevation gain (103 feet) along flat trails featuring river views, forested areas near Bonneville Dam, and a small hi..

The Stub Stewart Trail Challenge is a versatile trail running event held at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton, Oregon. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers four distance options: quarter marathon (6.5 miles), half marathon, three-quarter marathon, and full marathon, all run on a challenging..

Angel's Rest is a trail running event held in the scenic Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks, Oregon, featuring distances of 50K, 20 miles, and 10K. The courses showcase iconic landmarks such as Multnomah and Wahkeena Falls, with routes traversing challenging trails, stream crossings, and stunni..

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 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..

The Mt. Tabor Tar 'n' Trail is a fundraising running event held in scenic Mt. Tabor Park, Southeast Portland, Oregon.It features a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a 5K kids run for ages 12 and under. The courses are challenging and hilly, combining paved roads and dirt trails, hence the name "Tar 'n' Tr..

The Autumn Leaves 50 Mile is a fast, flat ultra running event held in St. Paul, Oregon, featuring distances of 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and a new 30K option. The course consists of an 10K loop with 80% paved bike path and 20% dirt single track, mostly runnable in road shoes.Runners complete multiple..

The Ruff is a challenging 7-mile trail race held at Dog Mountain Trailhead in Carson, Washington, within the scenic Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course features a steep 3-mile, 3,000-foot ascent to Dog Mountain's summit, followed by a 4-mile downhill run on single-track trails, off..

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 is designed as a fun celebration, inviting..

The Hagg Mud 50K/25K is an early-season trail running event held at Henry Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley Park near Gaston, Oregon. Since 2001, it has attracted runners who enjoy muddy, challenging courses. Participants can choose between a 50K race, which involves two loops around the lake, or a 25K r..

The Little Backyard Adventure (LBA) is a trail running event held at L.B.A. Park in Olympia, Washington. Featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour endurance runs, the race challenges participants to complete as many ~4-mile loops as possible on a twisting, technical single-track course through the lush, forested..

The Oxbow Trail Runs is a family-friendly trail running event held at scenic Oxbow Regional Park near Gresham, Oregon, about 30 minutes from downtown Portland. Scheduled for April 26, 2026, the race offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon. The courses start and finish at the Alder Picni..