Tacoma
Trail Running Calendar near Tacoma 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Tacoma for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 20th annual trail fundraiser at Carkeek Park offering 6 and 12 hour loop races on a 1.93 mile course with steep stairs and Puget Sound views.
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.
Beginner-friendly 2.8 mile group trail run at King County's Cougar Mountain with Teva demo shoes, post-run refreshments, and a chance to win Trailpeak shoes.
Free evening relay in Black Diamond where teams hunt six hidden ghosts in Civic Park, with costume and team-name awards and a bonus ghost prize.
November 2026
A descending-clock loop in Lakewood where each round shortens by one minute and participants walk, ruck, run, or do hybrid rounds around a shared basecamp.
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 run/walk in Tacoma honoring veterans and supporting Project Recover's efforts to account for about 81,000 unaccounted service members.
December 2026
Low cost, low support trail running event in Maple Valley offering Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K on December 12, 2026 with a manned aid station and marked course.
A holiday 10K trail race at Squaxin Park in Olympia with a Reeves Middle School start and finish, finish-line aid with hot cider, a finisher medal, and a tree planted per finisher.
Timed endurance events at Fort Steilacoom Park with 3, 6, and 8 hour options on a 4.52 mile loop and a shorter 1.4 mile option late in each race.
January 2027
March 2027
Trail races at Dash Point State Park combine sandy beaches and lush forest singletrack with 10K, half marathon and a kids race.