Seattle
Trail Running Calendar near Seattle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Seattle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 50 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A timed stair-climb at T-Mobile Park where participants tackle either 900 or 1,800 stairs to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Climbers start in waves by self-identified pace and join an official after party.
A two day Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Monroe WA featuring trail obstacle races including Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races on Sept 19 and 20 2026.
A fantasy themed 5K walk and run at Magnuson Park with mixed trail surfaces, Villain Zones, and a Heroes Village; costumes encouraged and leashed dogs and strollers welcome.
October 2026
Experience a mountain running festival in the Cascades featuring a vertical kilometer, a technical 10k, and a 30k skyline race through the rugged trails of North Bend.
A community Half Marathon and 5K at Lake Wilderness Park with chip timing, medals, gravel trails, and proceeds benefiting The More We Love.
Two-day mountain running festival in North Bend, WA featuring a vertical kilometer, the Skyline 30k championship with 6,500+ feet gain, a 10k, expo and family activities.
A backyard ultra in downtown Tacoma with a 3.3 mile loop repeated hourly for up to 15 hours, totaling 45.5 miles for full completion.
Trail races on the Middle Fork and CCC trails in North Bend, WA, on October 10, 2026. Distances from 10k to 50k feature river valley scenery, aid stations, and some unbridged creek crossings.
Community 5K and 1K kids event at PLU Meadows with on site registration options and proceeds supporting local youth running needs.
A community event at Daybreak Star offering a chip-timed 5K trail run and a free 1.25 mile SpiritWalk to support culturally attuned care for Native people.
A 5k in Ravenna Park where participants run or walk wooded trails while watching for Bigfoot sightings, with in person, virtual and free kids options.
A Last Person Standing hill loop in Lord Hill Regional Park with a 0.8 mile loop, shrinking lap times, medieval theme, custom banners and prizes for the final finisher.
The 20th annual Carkeek 12 Hour at Carkeek Park features 12 and 6 hour loop races on a 1.93 mile course with costume prizes and proceeds benefiting local trails.
A costumed community event at Lincoln Park featuring a trail 5K, kids dashes, and a virtual shirt option to support South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. Registration includes a Monster Dash shirt and the 5K includes a timed bib.
An evening team relay in Ten Trails where teams of one to three hunt and return six hidden ghosts in Civic Park; free registration, prizes for fast finish, best team name, and best costume.
Experience the 17th annual Spooky 10K Trail Race in historic Port Gamble featuring a costume contest and a scenic route through single track trails and dirt roads.
November 2026
Trail races at Squak Mountain in Issaquah offering 7, 14 and 21 mile courses with aid stations, a long-sleeve race shirt and a finisher medal.