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Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival

Name: Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival
Start: 2026-01-10
End: 2026-01-10
Location: Kirkland, Washington

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Kirkland, Washington, United States

calendar_today 10 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Embrace the classic Pacific Northwest winter tradition at the Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Kirkland's beloved Bridle Trails State Park. This iconic event offers a looped-course challenge for every level, from a 5-mile dash to a demanding 50k solo, pair, or relay, all on a shared 5.2-mile circuit of scenic, sometimes muddy, forested trails. After 30 years as a night run, the 2026 edition makes a historic shift to daylight hours, preserving its festive community spirit while ensuring the park's nocturnal wildlife can rest undisturbed.

With staggered starts beginning at 8:00 AM on January 10th, the festival is a true celebration of resilience and camaraderie, complete with a fully stocked "Snack Shack" aid station, a carpool raffle, and awards announced throughout the day. It’s the perfect way to start the running year—testing your legs, sharing the trail with fellow enthusiasts, and honoring a cherished local tradition that defines the heart of Washington's winter trail running scene.

Races Offered

50K

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

50K Relay

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

10 Miler

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

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Type — Trail running

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09:00

15 Miler

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 24.1K

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Type — Trail running

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09:00

5 Miler

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Trail running

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10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Kirkland.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.2° / 7.5°

wb_sunny -2.3° / 4.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.3 /

water_drop 85.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.2° / 7.5°

wb_sunny -2.3° / 4.6°

air 8.3 km/h

water_drop 85.7%

About Kirkland

Kirkland is a charming city of 93,000 (2019) in King County, Washington, across from Seattle on the east side of Lake Washington.

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Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival

About the Event

Races Offered

50K

50K Relay

10 Miler

15 Miler

5 Miler

Weather Overview

About Kirkland

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