Olympia

Trail Running Calendar near Olympia 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Olympia for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026

Twilight at the Bay

Tacoma | 26 mi from Olympia

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi

Looped 5K, 10K and half marathon on the paved Chambers Bay Loop Trail in University Place with varied terrain and bay views.

Looped 5K, 10K and half marathon on the paved Chambers Bay Loop Trail in University Place with varied terrain and bay views.

September 2026

McCormick 24

Gig Harbor | 25 mi from Olympia

Trail Run Backyard Ultra

Timed trail event at McCormick Forest Park on September 12, 2026, with 24 hour, 12 hour day, 12 hour night and 6 hour options on a 2.25 mile loop.

Timed trail event at McCormick Forest Park on September 12, 2026, with 24 hour, 12 hour day, 12 hour night and 6 hour options on a 2.25 mile loop.

October 2026

Fall Classic - Tacoma

Tacoma | 26 mi from Olympia

Trail Run 5 km

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.

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.

November 2026

Willapa Trail Festival

Chehalis | 26 mi from Olympia

Trail Run Walk 5 km 25 km ... 50 mi 100 mi

Flat, mostly packed gravel trail races in Chehalis, WA offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K, 25K and a 5K on Sunday with aid stations and modest entry fees.

Flat, mostly packed gravel trail races in Chehalis, WA offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K, 25K and a 5K on Sunday with aid stations and modest entry fees.

Celebrate Veterans 5K

Tacoma | 26 mi from Olympia

Trail Run 5 km

Celebrate Veterans 5K in Tacoma, WA is a community run and walk on November 15, 2026 at Pipeline/Orange Gate Park that honors veterans and supports Project Recover. Registration includes chip timing, a commemorative medal, race photos, and snacks.

Celebrate Veterans 5K in Tacoma, WA is a community run and walk on November 15, 2026 at Pipeline/Orange Gate Park that honors veterans and supports Project Recover. Registration includes chip timing, a commemorative medal, race photos, and snacks.

December 2026

Saturnalia

Trail Run Walk 10 km

A roughly 10K trail race in Squaxin Park with start and finish at Reeves Middle School, holiday-themed aid, finisher medals, and a tree planted per finisher.

A roughly 10K trail race in Squaxin Park with start and finish at Reeves Middle School, holiday-themed aid, finisher medals, and a tree planted per finisher.

Loop Out the Year

Lakewood | 20 mi from Olympia

Backyard Ultra

Timed 3, 6, and 8 hour endurance runs at Fort Steilacoom Park on a 5 mile loop with about 520 feet of climb and on course aid.

Timed 3, 6, and 8 hour endurance runs at Fort Steilacoom Park on a 5 mile loop with about 520 feet of climb and on course aid.