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Carkeek 12 Hour

Seattle, United States • 25 Oct 2025

The Carkeek 12-Hour is a challenging trail running event held annually at Carkeek Park in Seattle, Washington. Celebrating its 19th edition in 2025, the race offers both 12-hour and 6-hour options on a 1.93-mile loop course featuring 436 feet of elevation gain per lap, including rolling trails and steep stairs with scenic views of Puget Sound. Known as one of the toughest 12-hour races, it embraces a fun, festive atmosphere with encouraged Halloween costumes and prizes for best dressed runners and pets. The event supports local trails through Endless Trails, a nonprofit, with all proceeds aiding trail maintenance and advocacy in the Northwest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Seattle

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12 hr
12hr
6 hr
6hr
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