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Running Territory & Spot

Running in the Pacific Northwest

77 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 359 races in Pacific Northwest with course maps and elevation profiles.

Events773 confirmed dates
Competitions359Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 158.6 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,450 m D+Course elevation profile

Selected Events

Featured Events & Highlights

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Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 29, 2026Seattle MarathonSeattle, Washington, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedWHY Racing Hagg LakeGaston, Oregon, US
TriathlonDuathlon
47 km43.5 km33.5 km27.75 km
Date to be announcedWy’East 28K and 50K Trail FestMount Hood, Oregon, US
Trail Running
80 km50 km28 km21 km
Date to be announcedCoeur d'Alene MarathonCoeur d'Alene, Idaho, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedBadger Mountain ChallengeKennewick, Washington, US
Trail Running
158.6 km79.2 km59.8 km15 km
Date to be announcedBend marathonBend, Oregon, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedYMCA Famous Idaho Potato MarathonBoise, Idaho, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedRun for the HillsCorvallis, Oregon, US
Trail Running
30 km21 km8 km3 km
Date to be announcedSeattle Summer MarathonSeattle, Washington, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedFoot Traffic FlatPortland, Oregon, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedSisiyou Out Back Trail RunAshland, Oregon, US
Trail Running
100 km50 km15 km8 km
Date to be announcedOakridge Triple Summit ChallengeOakridge, Oregon, US
Trail Running
28 km17 km15 km1.61 km

Overview & Route Character

The running territory of Pacific Northwest (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 77 public events and 359 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Seattle, Gaston, Mount Hood, and Coeur d'Alene. Notable events in the selection include Seattle Marathon, WHY Racing Hagg Lake, and Wy’East 28K and 50K Trail Fest.

Race distances span from 1.6 km to 158.6 km, reaching up to +4,450 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Pacific Northwest includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Pacific Northwest?

RunningCompass currently lists 77 verified events with 359 individual races in Pacific Northwest. A total of 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Seattle Marathon, WHY Racing Hagg Lake, and Wy’East 28K and 50K Trail Fest.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Pacific Northwest?

Events in Pacific Northwest focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 158.6 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Seattle, Gaston, Mount Hood, and Coeur d'Alene.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Pacific Northwest?

The most selective courses in Pacific Northwest climb up to +4,450 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Pacific Northwest?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.