Echo Valley

Echo Valley : Evergreen Trail Runs, Lake Chelan

Echo Valley is a two-day trail running event in the Lake Chelan wine country on May 30 to 31, 2026. The event uses single-loop trails that run through ponderosa pine forest and fields of lupine and balsam root, with views toward Lake Chelan. Trails are smooth and winding with long, sustained climbs and gentle descents.

Distances offered:

• 1-mile kids race (free)
• 10K
• Half-marathon
• 50K (Saturday only)

All distances start from the Echo Valley ski area and follow climbing single track before opening to rolling single-track terrain. The 10K descends on Bergman Gulch Trail; the Half and 50K continue on forested trails and join the final descent on Waterbar Heaven before a short climb to the finish. Courses are marked and a course monitor will be stationed at a strategic location; participants should watch for signage. Trails remain open to other users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Event services and logistics include Yurt Aid Station drop-bag transport for 50K runners, multiple aid stations (locations vary by distance), cupless racing rules requiring each runner to carry a refillable container (recommended minimum 20 ounces), and handmade finisher swag made using solar power in Anacortes, Washington. Camping is available at the Echo Valley Ski Area; tent and RV fees apply and RV size and space limits are enforced. Distances and elevation data are approximate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.