Trail Running calendar near Orcas Island 2025-2026

Race the Reserve is a scenic running event held in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, Washington. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or a virtual race of any distance. The course offers a unique experience traversing Ebey's Prairie and Crockett Prairie within Ebey's Landing National H..

Larrabee Lakes is a trail running event held in Bellingham, Washington, starting and finishing at Fairhaven Park. The race offers three distances: 12K, 25K, and 50K, winding through lush green forests and past picturesque lakes within Larrabee State Park. Runners experience a mix of smooth singletra..

The Elphinstone Ascent will take place in Gibsons on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The Olympic Mountains Trail Races, held in the Olympic National Forest near Quilcene, Washington, offer challenging trail running events over two days in August. Distances include a 100K ultra with 14,200 feet of elevation gain on mostly single-track trails, a demanding 50K featuring 8,600 feet of c..

The Nesters Market Squamish 50 is a challenging mountain trail running event held in Squamish, British Columbia, known as the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada. The marquee 50-mile race features over 85% singletrack trails with more than 11,000 feet of climbing and descent, offering breathtaking..

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill is a premier trail running event held at Quarry Nature Park in Cobble Hill, BC, Canada. Now in its 8th year, this race features challenging single-track trails through the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area, showcasing classic West Coast terr..

The One Step Closer will take place in Seattle on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 3 and 18 kilometers.

The Paradise Valley Trail Run, held at Paradise Valley Conservation Area in Woodinville, Washington, offers trail races in 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. The courses feature gently rolling trails with a mix of wide promenades and narrow, winding paths through wetland cedar groves and forested..

The Gulch Countdown is a unique trail running event held in the scenic Japanese Gulch forests of Mukilteo, Washington. The race features a 2.18-mile loop through lush terrain with ferns, moss-covered trees, and giant cedars, offering a mountain-like experience close to home. It is a "Last Person Sta..

The Handloggers Half Marathon is a scenic and challenging 21-kilometer trail race held annually on Bowen Island, British Columbia, just a short ferry ride from West Vancouver. The course loops counterclockwise around Mt. Gardner, offering runners breathtaking views and trails through pristine forest..

Finlayson Arm is a challenging trail running event held in Victoria, British Columbia, featuring distances of 28K, 50K, and 50 miles, with significant elevation gains of 4,400 ft, 10,075 ft, and 13,000 ft respectively. The course traverses a mix of single and double tracks along coastal mountain tra..

The GOAT Run in Port Angeles, Washington, is a challenging trail running event featuring a half marathon (~14 miles), marathon (just under 26 miles), and 50K race. The point-to-point course traverses Kelly Ridge along the Olympic Adventure Trail, between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan..

The Recovery 5k is a trail run held at Illahee Preserve Heritage Park in Bremerton, Washington. Celebrating overcoming behavioral health challenges, this event supports the Salish Recovery Coalition. Now in its third year, the well-supported 5k course offers a fun run, walk, or hike through beautifu..

The Grouse Grind Mountain Run will take place in North Vancouver on Sunday 7 September 2025.

Lap the Bluffs is an exciting trail running event held at Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish, British Columbia. The race features a scenic 4.1 km loop course through forested trails and offers multiple race formats to suit different runners. Participants can choose from a fun Coffee Run (one lap), a 3-ho..

Corn Maze Craze is a unique fall running event held at Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm in Snohomish, Washington. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, it offers 5k and 7k distances that combine trail running with the adventure of navigating a corn maze. The course features a run along dirt farm roads through..

Nooksack Ridgelines is a multi-day trail running event held in the North Cascades, Washington, featuring stunning high-country scenery shaped by volcanic and glacial forces. Over four days, runners explore ridgelines along the North Fork of the Nooksack River with daily distances ranging from 7 to 3..

The Vancouver Island 24 Hour will take place in Duncan on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run between 3 and 24 kilometers.

The Be Fearless Trail Marathon is an annual trail running event held at Alice Lake Provincial Park in Squamish, British Columbia. The 9th edition in 2025 offers race distances of 42 km (marathon), 21 km (half marathon), 11 km, and a 1.5 km fun run suitable for all ages. The courses feature a mix of..

The Return of the Salmon Celebration - Salmon Run is held at Osprey Park in Sultan, Washington, celebrating the cultural heritage of the Skykomish River Valley and honoring Chief T'seul-Ted. The event features a scenic 5K trail run through the beautiful forest trails of Osprey Park and Susie's Trail..