Cutthroat Classic
North Cascades Scenic Highway, United States • 12 Sep 2026
Cutthroat Classic 2026
The Cutthroat Classic is a trail race on September 12, 2026, near Winthrop, WA that follows the Pacific Crest Trail through the North Cascades. The advertised course distance is ten miles.
The field is organized into six self seeding waves. Wave 1 is reserved for elite runners. Target finish time windows are listed for other waves: Wave 2 1:40 to 1:59 with no walking; Wave 3 2:00 to 2:30; Wave 4 2:00 to 2:30; Wave 5 2:30 to 3:00; Wave 6 3:00 to 3:30. A free entry category is offered for participants 17 and under; those entrants must register and sign an online waiver to participate.
Registration is limited to a combined field of 460 entries and has an online deadline of August 1, 2026. The event policy states there are no refunds, exchanges, transfers, or rollovers after August 1. Prior to August 1 a refund fee of $50 or a transfer fee of $20 applies. The event may be cancelled for severe weather, fire, unhealthy air quality, road closures, natural disasters, or threats to local or national security. Registration insurance is recommended.
Event materials include course maps, shuttle times, and driving directions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.