The Teanaway Trail Run

The Teanaway Trail Run

The Teanaway Trail Run, organized by Northwest Trail Runs, takes place in the Teanaway Community Forest near Cle Elum, Washington. The event offers multiple race distances and routes that use logging roads and smaller forest trails through meadows and past sandstone slabs, with occasional views into neighboring valleys and of Mt. Stuart.

Distances:

• 5k
• 10k
• Half Marathon
• Marathon

The half marathon is one large loop. The 5k and 10k follow the half-marathon loop with marked shortcuts. Marathon participants run the half-marathon loop twice. Elevation gain for each distance is listed as: 5k 280 ft (85 m); 10k 675 ft (205 m); Half Marathon 1410 ft (430 m); Marathon 2820 ft (860 m).

Aid stations provide water, Scratch Labs hydration sports drink, and a selection of carbohydrate or salty foods such as cookies, energy bar pieces, gels, chews, chips, bagel, fruity candy, fig bars, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Aid station placements differ by distance and include stops at 2.2 and 7.7 miles for longer races; the marathon has additional stations at several mile points.

Online registration closes on May 28, 2026. Day-of registration may be available if space remains and accepts credit card or cash and checks in exact change. Elementary through high school students receive a $10 online discount.

A Discover Pass is required to park or camp in the Teanaway Community Forest; one-day passes are not sold on site. West Fork Teanaway Campground is a free site with pit toilets and no running water or power, less than a mile from the start. Trails remain open to other users during the event; horses have right of way and dogs are not allowed on the course under event policies.

The Washington Trails Association hosts volunteer trail work parties in April to support trail maintenance and improvements in the Teanaway Valley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.