The Teanaway Trail Run

Cle Elum, United States • 31 May 2026

The Teanaway Trail Run

The event takes place in Teanaway Community Forest near Cle Elum, Washington, on trails and logging roads through a ponderosa pine filled valley. The course uses primarily dirt logging roads, smaller forest trails, a few meadows, and past sandstone slabs with occasional views into neighboring valleys and of Mt. Stuart.

Distances offered:

  • 5k, elevation gain 280 feet (85 m)
  • 10k, elevation gain 675 feet (205 m)
  • Half Marathon, elevation gain 1410 feet (430 m)
  • Marathon, elevation gain 2820 feet (860 m)

The half marathon is a single large loop. The 5k and 10k follow the half marathon loop with well signed shortcuts. Marathon runners complete the half marathon loop twice.

Aid stations provide water, Scratch Labs hydration drink, and assorted carbohydrate or salty items such as cookies, energy bar pieces, gels, chews, chips, bagels, candy, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and bananas. Aid station locations are provided for each distance with mile and kilometer markers.

The start, finish, and registration area are on W Fork Teanaway Road at a gravel parking lot. A Discover Pass is required to park and to camp in the Teanaway Community Forest; one day passes are not sold on site. Cell reception may be limited near the venue.

Trails remain open to other users including pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians. Horses have the right of way. Dogs are not allowed on the course. Participants are responsible for their own safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run through the night on a scenic ranch loop in Cle Elum. This 12-hour event features a community aid station, camping, and a post-run breakfast. It's a unique opportunity for a nighttime trail adventure.

A trail running festival near Ellensburg, WA on April 26, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a free kids dash among wind turbines with guided wind farm tours, food and a tree planting swag option.

Explore the open pine forests of the Teanaway Valley with 2, 4, or 8 hour navigation challenges. Use detailed orienteering maps to find checkpoints in a beautiful landscape featuring wildflowers and rugged terrain.

A USATF certified net downhill marathon and half marathon through the Snoqualmie Tunnel corridor in Snoqualmie Pass, WA on June 13, 2026. Ranked #22 nationally for Boston qualification, the event includes professional timing and live tracki..