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Pigtails Run

Name: Pigtails Run
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Maple Valley

Maple Valley, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Pigtails Run - The "flat" run

Pigtails Run is a community road and trail running event in Maple Valley, WA scheduled for December 12, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options and emphasizes a grassroots, family-of-runners atmosphere with local volunteer support.

This edition follows a prior postponement due to major flooding. Organizers note there will be two separate Pigtails events in Maple Valley in 2026 and that this listing is for the December 2026 event.

The event is described as low cost and low key with limited on-course support. Organizers advise runners that water stops and porta-potties are not provided every two miles. Participants should not expect a race shirt or a beer at the finish. Race information and logistics are posted on the event website, and organizers recommend reviewing start line logistics and parking before race day.

Registration for this December event closes on Mon, Nov 30 at 11:59 PM PT.

Distances offered include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50K
50K Early Start
Marathon
Marathon Early Start
1/2 Marathon

United States Washington Maple Valley

Race information

Registration

50 km

50k Early Start

50 km

50k

26 mi

Marathon - Early Start

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

1/2 Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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