Grand Ridge
About the race
This is the last race of the Evergreen trail-running season. There are distance options for everyone: 5-mile, half-marathon, full marathon or 50K.
Grand Ridge Park is an incredible setting to finish off the year. Since 2000, the Washington Trails Association has been developing miles of connected trail that are ideal for running, hiking, and biking.
You'll be in the heart of the deep forests of the Cascade foothills, where lush, green forests are kept thriving by the copious rain the region receives. 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.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Most race costs are non-refundable, so no refunds are issued for races. Cancelled or rescheduled races are not refunded. Deferral to the following year and transfer to another runner are allowed, with requests before the Friday of race week (before Thursday at 11:59pm) for deferral and race switch.
The course
50K
Marathon
Half Marathon
5 Miles
Kids Race
The course is two distinct loops: one loop for the 5-mile run and another half-marathon loop for the longer distances. Marathon runners do two loops of the half-marathon course, and 50K runners do two half-marathon loops and then one 5-mile loop. 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 runners up to the 5-mile course junction.
Location
Grand Ridge Park, Issaquah, WA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Issaquah
Issaquah is a city in King County, Washington, located in a valley and bisected by Interstate 90. It is home to the headquarters of Costco Wholesale Corporation and is included in the Seattle metropolitan area. The Pacific Northwest climate brings mild, wet winters and dry summers, so spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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