Trail Running calendar near Olympia 2026-2027

A multi-distance timed event in Gig Harbor with 24-hour, 12-hour day, 12-hour night, and 6-hour options on a 2-mile loop featuring varied terrain and about 320 feet of climb per lap.

A community 5K fun run, walk and hike through Illahee Preserve in Bremerton held in September for National Recovery Month. Proceeds support the Salish Recovery Coalition and participants receive event swag and a finisher medallion.

A fall trail run at Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm featuring a 5k one-lap maze option and a 7k two-lap maze option on farm roads and paths.

The Tunnel Light Marathon & Half Marathon in North Bend, WA on September 13, 2026 uses a USATF certified, packed gravel course with about 1,000 feet net downhill; the marathon is a Boston qualifier and aid stations are provided.

A timed stair-climb at T-Mobile Park where participants tackle either 900 or 1,800 stairs to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Climbers start in waves by self-identified pace and join an official after party.

A multi-day Spartan obstacle race weekend in Monroe WA featuring wooded Pacific Northwest trails and a program of Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, workshops and spectator access.

Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain is a 7.9 mile trail race with 2,614 feet of vertical gain on September 19, 2026. Sport, Expert and Pro divisions offer prizes and series points, and timing is by disposable bib chip.

A fantasy themed 5K walk and run at Magnuson Park with mixed trail surfaces, Villain Zones, and a Heroes Village; costumes encouraged and leashed dogs and strollers welcome.

A two day running festival on the Long Beach Peninsula offering races from kids dashes to a sand marathon. The weekend includes an expo, awards across many categories, and support for local charities.

A two-day trail festival in North Bend, WA featuring a 30K mountain race, a steep vertical kilometer, a 10K and a double option with extensive climbing, festival activities, sponsor demos, and community-focused awards.

A 5K and 10K trail run at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park on October 3, 2026, with shuttle service and limited trailhead parking.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra on October 3rd, 2026 where a $100 bill is added to the prize jar each lap; the winner and runner-up split the accumulated pot 75/25 and 24 laps earns a 100-mile buckle.

The North Bend Skyline 30K will take place in North Bend on Monday 5 October 2026.

Trail races on the Middle Fork and CCC trails in North Bend, WA, on October 10, 2026. Distances from 10k to 50k feature river valley scenery, aid stations, and some unbridged creek crossings.

Community run at PLU Meadows Disc Golf Course offering a 1K kids run and a 5K. Proceeds support local youth running programs and a college scholarship.

Timed 3 hour and 6 hour loop trail event at Osprey Park in Sultan, WA on a 1.06 mi dirt single track with minimal elevation and an aid station.

Experience the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula at Salt Creek 24. Choose between 12 or 24 hour solo runs, relay teams, or a Last Runner Standing trail challenge overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Timed trail event at Carkeek Park with 12 hour and 6 hour options, in-person Oct 24 and virtual Oct 1–31; limited field and proceeds support local trails.

A costumed community event at Lincoln Park featuring a trail 5K, kids dashes, and a virtual shirt option to support South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. Registration includes a Monster Dash shirt and the 5K includes a timed bib.

An evening team relay in Ten Trails where teams of one to three hunt and return six hidden ghosts in Civic Park; free registration, prizes for fast finish, best team name, and best costume.