Upcoming Trail Runs
Completed Runs
Rock the Green 5K and 10K Trail Run
August 10, 2013 in Auburn, Washington
We're excited to bring you "Rock the Green" trail run, a new run in 2013. This trail run will be a part of the Rock the Green festival hosted by the The Middle Green River Coalition (MGRC). Proceeds from the festival go towards MGRC's efforts to protect the Middle Green River and creating new trails in the watershed. The festival features live music, family adventure hikes, beer garden, silent auction, local food and booths so bring the whole family out for a fun day in the sun!
The Start/Finish area is right by the Green River Community College. The trails are part of Auburn Narrows Natural Area and features open meadows, wetlands, side channels of the Green River, and stands of beautiful, mature cottonwood floodplain forest. The course is non-technical and well maintained, an excellent place to use your minimalist shoes if you so desire.
We offer 5K and 10K options. There will be plenty of aid stations and the courses are well marked with signs at intersections. As always, there will be a good selection of grub at the Finish to fuel you up.
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5K - $25
10K - $30
* Add $5 after 7/29 11:59pm, add $10 day-of if event has not sold out.
* You can purchase the Season Tech Shirt and Evergreen Trail Run Beanie during online registration, or onsite on race date by cash or check.
Directions
The park's address is 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622.
From the north
From southbound SR 167, take the 15th St NW exit
Turn left and cross over SR 167
Continue 1.0 mi. on 15th NW, which becomes 15th NE
Continue on 15th, bearing right as it becomes Harvey Rd.
After 0.5m, turn left onto 8th St. and continue, crossing the Green River (8th becomes SE 320th St here)
Turn left onto Lea Hill Rd SE and head up the hill for 0.7 mi.
Turn right onto 112th Ave. SE and go 0.5 mi. to SE 320th St.
Turn left onto SE 320th and continue 0.8 mi. to the East Entrance.
From the south
From either I-5 or SR 167 northbound, take eastbound SR 18
Continue on SR 18 through Auburn for approximately four miles
Take the "SE 304th St/SE 312th St" exit
Head west on SE 304th St., continuing SW as it becomes 132nd Ave SE and then turns W and becomes SE 312th St.
Turn left onto 124th Ave SE approximately 0.4 mi. to SE 320th St and the East Entrance.
From the east
From I-90, take westbound SR 18 to the "SE 304th St/SE 312th St" exit
Head west on SE 304th St., continuing SW as it becomes 132nd Ave SE and then turns W and becomes SE 312th St.
Turn left onto 124th Ave SE approximately 0.4 mi. to SE 320th St and the East Entrance.
Schedule
Day of run registration and check in: 10:00 am - start
Pre-run briefing and raffle: 15 minutes prior to start
5K and 10K start: 11:30 am
Course closure 1:30 pm
Course Map
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The course traverses singletrack running trails. The trails go under the protection of huge maples that tower over an assortment of Western Washington foliage - alder, hemlock, salmonberry, and huckleberry. The running surface is soft and smooth, a great place to wear minimalist shoes if you so desire.
General
Read about how we keep the races green here.
We are dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors, and we encourage you to "leave no trace behind" by taking all trash with you. The park rangers always appreciate it when racers follow the marked course and keep the trails clean, and they are much more likely to grant permission for us to put on races at the same location if the trails are kept in good condition.
The trails will be open to other users during the event such as hikers and mountain bikers. Please be courteous, you will unlikely encounter more than a few. Please let other participants pass you if they want to get by. It is a passing runner's job to tell the person in front that they wish to pass.
For refunds/cancellations please see our policy.
Results/Pictures
Results and pictures from trail runs previously held can be found on the photos page and results page respectively.
