Grand Ridge
presented by
Arc’teryx Seattle

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!

Race Notes:

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!

The trails will be open to other users during the event, including pedestrians and cyclists. See our FAQ page for more information about sharing the trails.

The aid stations are stocked with water, Tailwind, Clif product, PBJ sandwiches, fruit, cookies, crackers and pretzels. As always, but a bit different as a volunteer with assist you in getting your snacks one participant at a time. We encourage you to bring your own food and snacks to better facilitate social distances at aid stations.

Cupless Races

This is a cupless race. All runners should carry with them a refillable container that they can run with. There will be a limited number of cups for emergency situations.

5 Mile Course Map
Half, Full and 50k Course Map
Directions

Registration

Online registration will close on the Friday before the race at 9am.

5 Mile:
Regular price: $37
June 1: $42
September 1: $47
Race day: $52

Half:
Regular price: $72
June 1: $77
September 1: $82
Race day: $87

Marathon:
Regular price: $88
June 1: $93
September 1: $98
Race day: $93

50K:
Regular price: $102
June 1: $107
September 1: $112
Race day: $117

This is a cupless race. All runners should carry a refillable container they can run with. There will be a limited number of cups for emergency situations.

Post-Race:

We’ll have hot meatballs with your choice of sauce ready and waiting for you at the Finish Line. Vegan options also available!

Woodland Speeders Kid’s Race

As part of our new Woodland Speeders program, we offer free kid’s races at all of our events. Parents are welcome to run with their kids. You can register your child during the registration process for your own race or sign them up later. The course at Grand Ridge is a crushed gravel trail, with little elevation gain and is 1.1 mile long. See below for map.