Forge

Anacortes, United States • 6 Jun 2026

Event Overview

FORGE is a 12-hour backyard ultra event. The format requires runners to complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting on the hour. If a runner misses the start of a loop or does not finish within the hour, their race is over. Completing all 12 loops equals a total distance of 50 miles.

The event uses a single, continuous loop course. The terrain consists of very flat dirt roads with one softer, sandy section. The course has no shade.

The event takes place on trails and dirt roads south of the Swinomish Casino in Skagit County, Washington.

Event Details

All registered participants receive a running hat, a hoodie, a custom finisher medal, and day-of-race food and snacks including Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel.

Space for the event is limited. There will be winners recognized in male and female categories for fastest total time and final loop winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
Forge Backyard Ultra (12 Hours)
4 mi
Backyard Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Test your endurance in the Chuckanut Mountains with a variety of timed vertical challenges. Complete as many mountain laps as possible to support clean air initiatives and climate change awareness in Washington.

A community fundraising event on May 16, 2026 in Fairhaven Park featuring a half marathon, 10K and 3K/6K on nearby trails. Proceeds support Girls on the Run of NW Washington.

A family-friendly, noncompetitive fundraiser on the Port of Skagit Nature Trails offering 2.1 mile, 5k and 10k options to support the Skagit County K9 Heroes Fund; dogs on leashes are welcome and limited edition shirts are available.

Trail races on Orcas Island offering 50K, 25K, and a Double 75K over varied single track and old growth forest. The start and finish are at Doe Bay Resort with aid stations, drop bags, on site camping options, and required ferry reservation..

Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.