Dash Point Trail Run
Federal Way, United States • 21 Mar 2026
Event overview
Dash Point Trail Run takes place March 21, 2026 at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way, Washington. The event is organized by Evergreen Trail Runs and offers multiple distances:
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- 10K
- 10K Brunch Run
- Kids Race (Woodland Speeders)
Registration opens September 1, 2025. Online registration closes the Friday before the race. Parking at the state park is limited and requires a Discover Pass. All 10K runners will park at Lakota Middle School and use a continuous shuttle to the start/finish area. The event is cup-less - runners must carry a refillable container.
Course and logistics
The course is a single loop of about 10K; half-marathon runners complete two loops with a short extra lollipop section added to reach 13.1 miles. Trails are described as non-technical, cushy singletrack with a short section of stairs near the start and a few bridges. The route runs through a 398-acre park with sandy beaches, shoreline on Puget Sound, and forested sections with ferns and moss-covered trees.
Elevation gain is listed as about 800 ft for the 10K and 1600 ft for the half. Aid stations are noted at mile markers: 10K at 1.75 miles; half at about 2.3, 6.8, and 9.1 miles. The kids race is about 0.9 miles with roughly 275 ft of elevation gain and mixed singletrack and road. Evergreen Trail Runs does not issue refunds; options include deferral, transfer, or switching events, with fees and deadlines. Every finisher receives a handmade finisher item produced with solar power. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.