Washington
Washington Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Washington for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 130 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Washington below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Trail races in Deception Pass State Park featuring 50K, 26.2 mile, 25K and a kids 1K on technical single track with two crossings of Deception Pass Bridge.
Experience the autumn beauty of Riverside State Park during this trail event in Nine Mile Falls. Choose from multiple distances including a 25K and a Kids Fun Run while supporting physical therapy students.
Celebrate Veterans 5K in Tacoma, WA is a community run and walk on November 15, 2026 at Pipeline/Orange Gate Park that honors veterans and supports Project Recover. Registration includes chip timing, a commemorative medal, race photos, and snacks.
Trail races at Ravenna Park on November 21, 2026 with 4k, 8k and 12k options on a 4.1 km forest loop featuring moderate climbs and an aid station offering water and snacks.
The Ruff is a 7 mile trail race on Dog Mountain in Carson, WA with a 3 mile, 3000 ft climb and a 4 mile single track descent offering river and mountain views.
December 2026
Climb 89 is an Everesting-style hill repeat event on Badger Mountain in Richland, WA, featuring a 0.35 mile climb with 292 ft gain per ascent and finisher awards based on completed lap milestones.
A winter trail run at Redmond Watershed Preserve on December 5, 2026 offering 5 mile and half marathon distances. Wide groomed trails, shuttle parking, on course aid for the half marathon, and a Winter Wonderland costume contest.
Pigtails Run #21 is a low key trail event in Maple Valley on 12/12/2026 offering half marathon, marathon and 50K options. The mostly paved course has marked turnarounds, manned aid stations, and limited race support.
A roughly 10K trail race in Squaxin Park with start and finish at Reeves Middle School, holiday-themed aid, finisher medals, and a tree planted per finisher.
A forest loop at Seward Park on December 19, 2026, offering 4.2-mile and 10k trail distances, an aid station, and a Glitter, Glamour, and the Galaxy costume contest as part of the Winter Trail Series.
A community running event in Camas on December 19, 2026 offering a 5k and a 10K trail run with post-race cookies, cocoa and a giveaway beanie.
Time-based trail running at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood WA with 3, 6, and 8 hour options on a 5 mile loop.
January 2027
A winter trail run at St. Edward State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile looped courses with lakeshore single track, an on-course aid station, and nearby parking options including an alternate Bastyr University lot.
A community fundraiser in La Center with 5K and 10K run/walk courses starting and finishing at La Center High School, awards, and a pancake breakfast supporting school teams.
A Winter Trail Series event at Soaring Eagle Regional Park on January 16, 2027 offering 5 mile and Half Marathon courses on rolling, technical singletrack with multiple aid stations.
Experience winter trail running on the woodchip and dirt paths of the Big Cross facility in Pasco. Choose between the 2.5 mile or 5 mile distances and receive a specialized runners belt for participating.
Interlaken Icicle Dash at Interlaken Park in Seattle on January 30, 2027 offers 5k and 10k trail races as the final event of the 2026/27 Winter Trail Series. The course uses a 2.5 km loop on paved boulevard and dirt trails.
Experience a historic skiing tradition at Mount Spokane State Park. This 10K event features wave starts for all speeds and includes dedicated categories for adaptive skiers on the scenic Nordic trail system.
February 2027
Annual community ski event in the Methow Valley with marathon, half marathon and relay across Methow Trails to Sun Mountain Lodge.
Woolley Trail Runs offers three out and back races along the Cascade Trail near Sedro Woolley WA. Courses run on railroad grade gravel with limited aid stations and several road crossings where runners must watch for traffic.