Pigtails Run

Event details

The Pigtails Run is scheduled for Saturday, 12/13/2025 in Maple Valley, Washington. The event offers these distances:

• 50K
• Marathon
• Half marathon

Registration closes December 1, 2025 (event page). The race is USATF sanctioned but is not a Boston Qualifier certified course. Results will be timed using WebScorer and posted on UltraSignup within about 30 hours.

Course and logistics

The course starts at the Four Corners shopping area in Maple Valley (near Mod Pizza and Panera) and follows the Cedar River/Green River trail system. The route is mostly paved blacktop with sections of dirt, gravel and more than 6 miles of crushed rock. The course will be marked with pink ribbon, stakes and some chalk paint; participants are advised to use GPS for navigation.

This event follows a Fat Ass format with limited support. There are no drop bags; participants must carry their own items. Packet pickup is on race morning. An unmanned aid station with water, electrolyte drink and snacks is located at the trail crossing near SE 248th and 250th Ave SE; that station will begin packing up midday. The main aid at the start/finish will begin packing up later in the afternoon. The overall cut-off for all distances is 2:30 PM. Early-start entrants for the longer distances are given eight hours to finish and must sustain about a 15-minute-per-mile pace. Dogs are not allowed on the course and strollers are discouraged. All finishers receive a Pigtails medal and patch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.