Grand Ridge

Grand Ridge

This is the last race of the Evergreen trail-running season, and we will go out with a bang! There are lots of distance options to choose from – something for everyone: 5-mile, half-marathon, full marathon or 50K. Grand Ridge Park is an incredible setting to finish off this year. Since 2000, the Washington Trails Association has been hard at work developing miles of connected trail. It has all come together to create a beautiful system of trails that are ideal for running, hiking, and biking. You’ll be in the heart of the deep forests of the Cascade foothills. These lush, green forests are kept alive and thriving by the copious amounts of rain the region receives. So make sure to enjoy the fields of ferns and mossy trees with their golden fall colors showing. The trails are graded nicely, but don’t let that fool you, you’ll pack some climbing into this run!

About Evergreen Trail Runs

Evergreen Trail Runs was founded in 2010 by Roger Michel and Yumay Chang, who had a vision to create a series of trail races around Washington state. Evergreen Trail Runs continues today as a sister brand to Orca Running, a locally-owned road running event production company. We look forward to continuing Roger and Yumay's vision for many years to come with a dedication to sustainable race organizing.

Course Description

The course is two distinct loops: one loop for the 5-mile run and another half-marathon(ish) loop for the longer distances. Marathon runners will do two loops of the half-marathon course, and 50K runners will do two half-marathon loops and then one 5-mile loop. We probably should note that the half-marathon loop is closer to 14 miles than 13 miles (gotta make up for those other missed races!) All distances start from the Highpoint Way Trailhead and follow the Issaquah-Preston Trail for .5 miles before starting the climb. Rocky, technical switchbacks bring you up to the 5-mile course junction. The 5-mile takes a left and heads out on the loop of the lollipop, while the Half, Full, and 50K runners continue up Grand Ridge. They'll take a detour from the out-and-back on the way north to visit the Flowing Fir Trail before coming back to the main trail and on out to the Duthie Aid Station. The Full-Marathoners get two loops of this awesome course. The 50k runners get two loops of the half AND the 5-mile loop. So they get to see it all!

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Since the vast majority of race costs are incurred prior to a race and are non-refundable, we do not issue refunds for races. Cancelled/rescheduled races are not refunded. Learn more at: https://www.evergreentrailruns.com/race-policies/ In the event that you are unable to participate in one of our races, you have three options, listed below. Please note that fees apply for all of these options. 1. Defer your entry to the same race in the following year. Please note that requests for deferral must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm). 2. Transfer your entry to another runner. This can be done up until the start time on race day. 3. Switch your entry to another Evergreen event with open registration. Please note that requests for race switches must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm).