Run Forest Run

Run Forest Run : Feb 14, 2026

Run Forest Run takes place at Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, Washington. The event offers two distances:

• 25K
• 50K

Course

The 25K is a single loop made mostly of double or single track trail and gravel road, with less than two miles of paved road. The 50K is completed by running the same loop twice. Each loop has approximately 2,900 feet of elevation gain spread over numerous short climbs. The start and finish travel along the shoreline of Lake Sylvia; the remainder of the course passes through forest and recently clearcut areas. Sections of trail can be rough, rutted, and muddy. Because the race is in February, runners should expect wet and dirty conditions.

Aid stations and cutoffs

The 25K has one aid station a little over halfway around the loop. The 50K has two aid stations: start/finish and a point a little over halfway. Aid stations will provide water and a selection of candy, cookies, chips, fruit, and gels. This is a CUPLESS event; runners must bring their own cup. A four-hour cutoff at the finish line applies for 50K runners to be allowed to start a second loop; the second loop must be started prior to noon. There is an overall cutoff of eight and a half hours.

Entry, parking and after the race

The event is organized by OlyTrailRunners, a non-profit. Entry fees are $35 for the 25K and $45 for the 50K. There are no refunds; 50K entrants may drop to the 25K on race day. No day-of registration is allowed per state park rules. A Washington State Discover Pass is required for vehicles parked inside the park (annual $30 or daily $10); lack of a displayed pass may result in a $99 citation. Overnight camping is available at the park. After the race, food will be available in the Legacy Pavilion for runners and volunteers, with vegan options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.