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Seattle Marathon
Seattle, United States
November 29, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+2
USRegional Running Calendar
Running Races in the State of Washington
37 verified events (6 confirmed dates) and 114 races in Washington with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events376 confirmed dates
Competitions114Races & courses
Distances5 - 158.6 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,450 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Chuckanut 50K
Bellingham, United States
March 20, 2027Date confirmed
50 km
ForestNature & Off-Road
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Badger Mountain Challenge
Kennewick, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
158.6 km79.2 km59.8 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Seattle Summer Marathon
Seattle, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPoint-to-Point
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Millersylvania Trail Races
Olympia, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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Larch Madness Trail Races
Twisp, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km15 km5 km
ForestNature & Off-Road
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Soaring Eagle Trail Run
Sammamish, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km10 km5 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
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Ötillö Swimrun Orcas Island
Orcas Island, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
39 km22.44 km10.58 km
IslandNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2026 | Seattle Marathon | Seattle, Washington, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2027 | Chuckanut 50K | Bellingham, Washington, US | Trail Running | 50 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Badger Mountain Challenge | Kennewick, Washington, US | Trail Running | 158.6 km79.2 km59.8 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Seattle Summer Marathon | Seattle, Washington, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Millersylvania Trail Races | Olympia, Washington, US | Trail Running | 50 km25 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Larch Madness Trail Races | Twisp, Washington, US | Trail Running | 50 km25 km15 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Soaring Eagle Trail Run | Sammamish, Washington, US | Trail Running | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Ötillö Swimrun Orcas Island | Orcas Island, Washington, US | Swimrun | 39 km22.44 km10.58 km |
| Date to be announced | Course de la Liberté du 4 Juillet - Seattle | Seattle, Washington, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | mont rainier Race | Paradise, Washington, US | Trail Running | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | White River | Greenwater, Washington, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km50 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Larrabee Lakes | Bellingham, Washington, US | Trail Running | 50 km25 km12 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Washington (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 37 public events and 114 individual races, including 6 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Swimrun. Key host locations include Seattle, Bellingham, Kennewick, and Olympia. Notable events in the selection include Seattle Marathon, Chuckanut 50K, and Badger Mountain Challenge.
Race distances span from 5 km to 158.6 km, reaching up to +4,450 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Washington 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 Washington?
RunningCompass currently lists 37 verified events with 114 individual races in Washington. A total of 6 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Seattle Marathon, Chuckanut 50K, and Badger Mountain Challenge.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Washington?
Events in Washington focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Swimrun. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 158.6 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Seattle, Bellingham, Kennewick, and Olympia.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Washington?
The most selective courses in Washington 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 Washington?
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.