Trail Running calendar near North Cascades Scenic Highway 2025-2026

We have found 13 Trailruns within 80 miles of North Cascades Scenic Highway. See below where and when you can find the races.

Enjoy the Sunflower Relay, Half or Full Marathon through Methow Valley between Mazama and Twisp, running amid wildflower fields and private land open only for the event. Enter solo or as a 2 to 5 person relay team.

May 2026

Leavenworth Trail Fest features scenic mountain races from a Town 5k to the Ski Hill 55k, with the challenging 27k Skyline climbing Tumwater Ridge. Finishers enjoy a festival meal and can choose a custom award or have trees planted.

Scenic, challenging trail races at Echo Valley Ski Area in Chelan featuring a 1 mile kids race, 10K, half marathon and 50K on single track through ponderosa pines and lupine with Lake Chelan views. Camping and post race food are available.

Vedder Mountain Challenge in Cultus Lake BC runs May 30 and 31, with 15 km and 35 km trail runs on Saturday and a Sunday SUP Ride Run for solo racers or three person teams. Test your legs on rugged trails and finish with lakeside multisport..

June 2026

TedDriven Overland Ultra Relay is a three day stage race based at Leavenworth where teams of up to eight run scenic alpine, orchards and lakeshore legs. Combine daily times as a team and celebrate with a captain's dinner and lakeside finish..

August 2026

Take on the epic Fat Dog 120 in British Columbia Aug 7 to 9 with 120 mile, 100 km and 40 mile options set on remote technical single track and alpine ridgelines. Expect massive climbs, stunning views and a true backcountry challenge.

September 2026

Run the Cutthroat Classic along the Pacific Crest Trail through the North Cascades with stunning mountain scenery. Six self seeding waves welcome all levels including an elite wave, and kids 17 and under can enter free with a signed waiver.

Experience alpine meadows and 360 degree summit views on the Frosty Mountain Ultra in Manning Park. Choose 13 km, 27 km or 50 km trail routes that climb toward Frosty Mountain and loop scenic Lightning Lake.

Tackle the rugged Plain Endurance Runs near Leavenworth WA, with 100 mile and 100K options across remote Cascade trails and big elevation. Self supported with minimal resupply, the race benefits search and rescue and veteran groups.

October 2026

Mad Meadows near Leavenworth, WA invites runners to tackle remote high elevation trail options of 50K and 50M across ridgelines, meadows and golden larch forests. Expect technical terrain, big climbs and stunning mountain views.

Run the scenic, hilly trails around Cultus Lake at the Around the Lake Give'r Take 30 on October 17, 2026. Solo and relay spots are sold out but kids race entries remain, with festivities centered at Main Beach.

Loop the Vedder in Chilliwack BC invites runners to choose from a half marathon, 10K or kids run along scenic trails beside the Vedder River. Fast gravel and winding single track offer stunning views of the Cascade Mountains.