Trail Running Calendar Washington 2025-2026

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..

Race the Reserve is a scenic running event held in Coupeville, Washington, on Whidbey Island. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a virtual race option. The course features a unique blend of seaside bluffs, dense forests, dirt and p..

Twilight at the Bay is a scenic running event held at Chambers Bay Loop Trail in University Place, Washington. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race, each featuring loops on a wide, paved trail with a mix of flat sections, inclines, and switchbacks. The course offers breathta..

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 rugged 100K with 14,200 feet of elevation gain on mostly single-track trails, a demanding 50K featuring 8,600 feet of..

The Paradise Valley Trail Run, held at Paradise Valley Conservation Area in Woodinville, Washington, offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances on gently rolling trails. The course features a mix of wide promenades and narrow, winding paths through wetland cedar groves and gentle ridges, providing..

The Goat Rocks Stage is a challenging 50-mile, two-day trail running event set in the stunning Goat Rocks Wilderness between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams in Washington.Known for its rugged alpine terrain, narrow ridgelines, and volcano views, the course offers experienced runners a high-mileage adventu..

The Sole Survivor Backyard Ultra in Richland, Washington, is a unique endurance trail running event inspired by Big's Backyard Ultra. Held at 1200 Carrier Rd., the race challenges participants to complete a 4.16-mile loop every hour on the hour until only one runner remains. The course features a mi..

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..

The Cutthroat Classic is an 11-mile trail run through the North Cascades, following the iconic Pacific Crest Trail over Cutthroat Pass. Held in the scenic Methow Valley, the race features high alpine views and a challenging course that begins at Rainy Pass, ascending gradually to 6,835 feet before d..

The Jump Off Joe Marathon, held near Kennewick, Washington, offers marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances. Now in its 10th year, this low-key, affordable event takes place on gravel roads around Jump Off Joe Mountain, providing a trail-like running experience rather than a typical flat road race..

The GOAT Run in Port Angeles, Washington, is a challenging trail running event featuring a half marathon, marathon, and 50K race along the scenic Olympic Adventure Trail. The point-to-point course traverses Kelly Ridge between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, finishing at the st..

The Cascade Express Marathon and Half-Marathon, held in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, is renowned as one of the fastest marathon courses in the U.S. Both races feature scenic, point-to-point courses along gravel trails with stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and Keechelus Lake. The marathon offe..

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..

Beat The Blerch is a unique running event held in Carnation, Washington, about 35 minutes from Seattle, at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park. The race offers multiple distances including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. The course is a flat, out-and-back gravel trail that meanders throug..

The Tartarus Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance event held at Camp 7 in Riverside State Park, Spokane, Washington. It features two separate races: a running race with 4.1667-mile loops and a rucking race with 2.2-mile loops. Participants must complete each loop within one hour, starting a new loop..

The Mt. Spokane Trail Run is a scenic running event held at Mt. Spokane State Park in Mead, Washington.The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, and 25K, as well as a virtual run option. The course starts and finishes at Selkirk Lodge, showcasing Spokane's historic mountain terrain. Part..

The Brown Bear Salmon Run is a trail running event held at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, featuring 15K and 30K distances. Hosted for the third time in 2025 in partnership with Brown Bear Car Wash, the race offers a moderately challenging course with approximately 1,900 feet of elevation gain. The rou..

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..

Plain Endurance Runs, held near Leavenworth, Washington, feature challenging 100-mile and 100K races through the remote Cascade Mountains across Lake Wenatchee, Entiat, and Chelan ranger districts. The course includes about 85 miles of trails and 20 miles of forest service roads, with an elevation g..

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 tackle daily distances ranging from 7 to 34 miles across challenging ridgelines such as Excelsior Ridg..