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Pigtails Run

Maple Valley, United States • 13 Dec 2025

The Pigtails Run, held in Maple Valley, Washington, celebrates its 20th year in 2025 with a festive atmosphere and a challenging course along the river and through wooded trails. The event offers multiple distances: a 50K, marathon, and half marathon, with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and camaraderie typical of "Fat Ass" style races. The mostly paved course includes some dirt and gravel sections and features a manned aid station.

Runners must maintain a 15-minute per mile pace to finish within the strict 2:30 PM cutoff. Amenities are minimal, with food like pizza at the finish and water stations on course. Parking and spectator areas are designated, and the event encourages respect for volunteers and the race’s low-cost, low-support nature. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Maple Valley

Race information

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50 km
50 K - Early Start
50 km
50k
42 km
Early Start - Marathon
42 km
Marathon
21 km
1/2 Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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