Soaring Eagle Trail Run

Event overview

Soaring Eagle Trail Run takes place on May 16, 2026 at Soaring Eagle Regional Park in Sammamish, Washington. Distances offered:

• 5K
• 10K
• Half marathon

The event is organized by Evergreen Trail Runs and is held on park land with an intricate network of trails, including the Pipeline Trail.

Course details

All distances begin on the Pipeline Trail. At about 0.74 miles the 5K and 10K routes diverge: the 5K follows an abbreviated version of the 10K loop, while the 10K continues through mostly flat, well-graded but rooty forest tread. Half-marathon runners complete two laps of the 10K loop. Elevation gain is listed as: 5K - 200 ft, 10K - 700 ft, Half - 1400 ft. Trail users such as equestrians, pedestrians, and cyclists may be on course during the event.

Aid, services, and logistics

Aid stations are placed on course (10K: 4.5 miles; Half: 4.5, 6.5, 11 miles) and provide volunteers, Tailwind electrolyte drink, fresh fruit, gels, gummies, and other treats. All Evergreen Trail Runs events are cupless; participants must carry a refillable container. Packet pick-up, parking near the trailhead, and race-day operations are managed by the organizer. Parking is primarily street parking along the south side of E. Main Dr near 26015 E Main Dr; parking on the north side may result in towing. Online registration closes the Friday before the race.

Additional notes

A free Kid’s Race of about 0.5 miles is offered; parents may run with children. The event acknowledges that it takes place on lands historically inhabited by dxʷdəwʔabš (Duwamish) and Coast Salish peoples. Participants 22 and under or 65 and over are eligible for a 15% registration discount with application. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.