Cougar Mountain Trail Run

Bellevue, United States • 25 Oct 2025

The Cougar Mountain Trail Run, held at King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park in Newcastle, Washington, offers a scenic trail running experience just 15 minutes from Seattle. The event features multiple race distances: 5k, 7.6 miles, 19.5 miles, and 50 kilometers, with elevation gains ranging from 350 to 7,200 feet. Runners traverse diverse terrain including lush forests, fern-lined single-track trails, rolling hills, and marshes. The course combines narrow technical sections with wider groomed trails, providing a challenging yet runnable environment. This annual event supports King County Parks, contributing funds and volunteer trail work, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere for trail runners of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
7200 m+
50-Km
20 mi
3700 m+
19.5-Mi
8 mi
1150 m+
7.6-Mi
5 km
107 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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