Grand Ridge Trail Run

Grand Ridge Trail Run

Grand Ridge Trail Run takes place on November 7, 2026 at the Grand Ridge trailhead in Issaquah, Washington (27000 SE 79th St). It serves as the finale of the Evergreen trail-running season and offers multiple distance options.

Distances:

• 5 Mile
• Half Marathon (half loop closer to 14 miles than 13)
• Full Marathon (two half-marathon loops)
• 50K (two half-marathon loops plus one 5-mile loop)

All races start from the Highpoint Way Trailhead and follow the Issaquah-Preston Trail for 0.5 miles before the main climb. The course features rocky, technical switchbacks, out-and-back sections, and a detour on the Flowing Fir Trail. The trails remain open to other users during the event, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Aid stations are located at approximate mile points for each distance and are stocked with water, Tailwind, Clif products, PBJ sandwiches, fruit, cookies, crackers, and pretzels. This is a cupless race; runners should carry a refillable container. A limited number of cups will be available for emergencies.

Elevation gain by distance is listed as: 5 mile 1,200 ft; Half 2,200 ft; Full 4,400 ft; 50K 5,600 ft. Series awards are mailed the week following the race. The event includes a post-race hot soup offering and acknowledges the Indigenous land of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.