Tacoma
Trail Running Calendar near Tacoma 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Tacoma for 2026-2027! We've gathered 46 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A six hour loop race at Nolte State Park on a 1.4 mile crushed gravel and packed dirt course, fee waived with optional donations supporting the Washington Trail Association.
A community 5K in Tacoma on 11/15/2026 that honors veterans and partners with Project Recover to raise awareness about missing service members.
PNW Regional XC Race in Seattle on November 21, 2026 features 6K and 8K races with team and individual entries and a $15 entry fee per race.
Trail Turkey Trot at Newberry Hill Heritage Park offering 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and a kids dash, with proceeds supporting local hunger relief.
December 2026
Low-cost, low-support out-and-back trail and paved-trail event in Maple Valley offering half, marathon and 50K distances with on-course aid and limited parking.
A roughly 10K trail race through Squaxin Park in Olympia on 12 December 2026 with a festive aid station, finisher medal and no enforced cutoff.
Holiday 3 mile run and walk at Wright Park on Dec 24, 2026 with two start sessions, chip timing, participant beanie and medal, plus a donation drive for Tacoma Rescue Mission.
Timed 3, 6 or 8 hour trail events at Fort Steilacoom Park on a 4.52 mile loop with aid stations offering food, electrolytes and warm beverages.
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
Looped 3, 6 and 12 hour endurance runs at L.B.A. Park in Olympia on 13 March 2027, on a roughly 4 mile singletrack loop with about 200 ft gain per loop.
A beachside trail run at Dash Point State Park featuring 10K, half marathon and a free kids race on non technical singletrack through forest and shoreline.
Backyard ultra on Vashon Island with 6, 12 or 24 hour individual options and relays up to eight teammates, run as repeated 4.167 mile forest loops with a full aid station.
April 2027
Forest trail races at Squak Mountain near Issaquah offering 12K, half marathon, 50K and a free kids loop, all on technical singletrack with significant elevation gain.
May 2027
A multi-route trail event on Tiger Mountain with three summit loops, offering a 50k option plus The Ascent, Big Cat, and The Ambush over a May weekend in Issaquah.