Grand Ridge Trail Run
Issaquah, United States • 7 Nov 2026
Grand Ridge Trail Run : November 7th, 2026
Grand Ridge Trail Run is the final race of the Evergreen Trail Runs season, held at Grand Ridge Park in Issaquah, Washington. The event offers multiple distance options on forested trails in the Cascade foothills.
Distances
- 5 Mile
- Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
- 50K
The course is organized as two distinct loops: a 5-mile loop and a longer half-marathon-ish loop. Marathon participants complete two half-marathon loops; 50K participants complete two half-marathon loops plus one 5-mile loop. The half-marathon loop is closer to 14 miles than 13 miles.
All distances begin at the Highpoint Way Trailhead and follow the Issaquah-Preston Trail for 0.5 miles before climbing. Trails include rocky, technical switchbacks and sustained climbing, and move through dense, mossy forest with fields of ferns and fall colors. Trails remain open to other users, including pedestrians and cyclists.
Aid stations are supplied with water, Tailwind, GU/Clif products, PBJ sandwiches, fruit, cookies, crackers, and pretzels. The event is cupless; runners should carry a refillable container. There will be a limited number of cups for emergencies. Runners are encouraged to bring personal food to ease aid-station flow.
Elevation gain (approximate): 5 Mile 1,200 ft; Half 2,200 ft; Full 4,400 ft; 50K 5,600 ft. Finishers receive a handmade finisher item produced with solar power. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.