June 20th – June 21st, 2026
Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival
Event Date(s): June 20th – June 21st, 2026 @ 8:00 am wave starts
Event Location: Henry Hagg Lake – Gaston, OR
Come race at the 45th Annual Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival, one of the oldest and most gorgeous Triathlon courses in the nation! Now offering an Off-Road Triathlon, Half Marathon Trail Run, 5K Trail Run & Camping (tent only – this includes car camping, trailers, RV’s)!
Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival
Event Date(s): TBA@ Various start times depending on the event. See Master Schedule.
Event Location: TBA The 30th Annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival has something for everyone including Beastman 72.3, Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike, Half Marathon, 5K/10K & Kids Races! Rally your friends & family for an incredible RACE-cation!
July 4th, 2026
BIGFOOT 5K & 10K
Event Date: 07/4/2026 @ 9:00 am
Event Location: Yacolt Recreational Park – Yacolt, Washington
Join us for this Annual Fourth of July Tradition! The Town of Yacolt proudly hosts the Bigfoot Fun Run as part of an entire weekend of racing and the Town of Yacolt’s Rendezvous Days. The Bigfoot Fun Run features a 5k & 10k run or walk. The race weekend also includes the Hellz Bellz Ultra.
July 5th, 2026
HELLZ BELLZ ULTRA
Event Date: July 5th, 2026 @ 6:00 am
Event Location: Yacolt Recreational Park – Yacolt, Washington
Join us for the 5th Annual Hellz Bellz Ultra. Starting and finishing st Yacolt Recreation Park, An intense and grueling single track climb up the Bells Mountain trail and finish at Moulton Falls Arch Bridge (Pictured Above) .…. where you’ll Ring the Bell!
August 7th – August 8th, 2026
Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival
Event Date(s): August 7th – August 8th, 2026 @ Various start times depending on event. See Master Schedule.
Event Location: Frenchman’s Bar Park – Vancouver, WA
The 18th Annual Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone from a Sunset 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, & AquaBike, Girlfriends All Womens Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike & 5K, Kids Triathlon and so much more! It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake.
AUGUST 9th, 2026
Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival
Event Date: 08/9/2026 All events start at 9am. Be there early to set up and for pre-race instructions.
Event Location: Frenchman’s Bar Park – Vancouver, WA
The 30th Annual Girlfriends All-Women’s Triathlon & Fitness Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone…Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike, Relay teams and 5km run. So rally your girlfriends for a fun, active girls-day-out and cross the finish line with your BFFs!
August 29th – 30th, 2026
PEACEHEALTH APPLETREE Marathon, First Responder’s Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5K
Event Dates: August 29th – 30th, 2026
Event Location: Fort Vancouver – Vancouver, WA
NEWS FLASH – New one loop Boston Qualifier route! This Run Through History will take you on a flat, fast and scenic Boston-Qualifying Marathon, First Responder’s Relay Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K course through Fort Vancouver, Officers Row, the Army Barracks, Pearson Airport – the oldest operating airport in the USA, the Historical Old Apple Tree, along the majestic Columbia River and many other historical vantage points. There is so much to see that the miles will fly by!
September 26th – 27th, 2026
Pacific Coast Running Festival
Event Date(s): Septemebr 26th – 27th 2026
Event Location: Long Beach, WA
Welcome to the 6th Annual Pacific Coast Running Festival. This event has something for the whole family. Events include Kids 1/2 mile & 1 mile Dashes, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Sand Marathon. Rally your friends & family for an incredible RACE-cation while you explore Long Beach Peninsula! CHECK OUT OUR HOST HOTEL PRICES AT THE BREAKERS~
OCTOBER 18, 2026
Girlfriends Half Marathon, 10K & 6K
Event Date: 10/18/2026
Event Location: Waterfront Park – Vancouver, WA
Recruit your best girlfriends and help raise funds for Breast Cancer Treatment, Research, and a Cure while you walk or run along a beautiful course!
2026 date TBA soon
SCARY RUN – Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Event Date: 2026 coming soon
Event Location: Washougal, WA
15K starts at 8:45 AM. 5K & 10K start at 9 AM. Be there early to set up and for pre-race instructions.
Get out your Halloween costumes and be prepared to be scared out of your wits for the 10th Annual Scary Run. If the running doesn’t increase your heart rate, being chased by monsters, zombies and psycho freaks will!
DECEMBER 12, 2026
Santa’s Holiday Hustle 5k & Dirty Santa Trail Run
Event Date: 12/12/2026,
Location: Camas, WA
Join us for the 7th Annual Santa’s Holiday Hustle Run/Walk & 2nd Annual Dirty Santa 10k Trail Run on Saturday, December 12th to celebrate the holidays in an active and festive way.
JANUARY 3, 2026
Resolution Run – 5K and 10K Run/Walk
Event Date(s): 1/03/2026 – La Center High School, La Center, WA
Join us at our 4th Annual Resolution Run that offers a 5K and 10K option! The race, in La Center, Washington, continues to be a fundraiser for the La Center High School Volleyball program and Track & Field program. We brought together all of our favorite things, a challenging course to kickup your New Year training program, trails and pathways along a very scenic course, and a good old fashion breakfast. You will start and finish at La Center High School. Run the course twice to really have a resolution challenge. After your race, join us for an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast with a $10 donation supporting the La Center High School. There will be an awards ceremony for the top 3 overall finishers and age group winners. There will be fun for all!!
February 28th, 2026
Silver Falls Trail Challenge
Event Date(s): 2/28/2026 Silver Falls State Park – Sublimity, Oregon
If you have never been to Silver Falls State Park, you are in for a treat. If you have been before, you’re still in for a treat. There just ARE NOT ENOUGH ADJECTIVES to describe the PNW brand of beauty and mystique that is personified by Silver Falls State Park. Starting in the South Falls day use area, you’ll have the option of 1 loop around the Trail of 10 Falls for a quarter marathon or add an additional loop to complete the half-marathon. The chance to run behind and pass these picturesque falls is something you won’t soon forget. Silver Falls is truly one of the most epic places in the PNW and will stay with you long after race day.
MARCH 22, 2026
Couve Clover Run
Event Date: 03/22/2026 @ 9:00am sharp – Please show up at 8:30 at the latest to get organized, enjoy all the pre-race entertainment and make sure we start on time.
Event Location: Waterfront Park – Vancouver, WA
Celebrate in your festive green while running or walking 3, 7 or 10 miles along an extremely fast and scenic course to support local charities. Looking for family fun? Join our Lucky Leap 1 mile walk – great for those looking for less mileage but still want to have some great food, beverages, shirts, medals and FUN!
APRIL 26, 2026
Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Event Date(s): 04/26/2026 @ 7:45am for Half / 8:00am for 5K & 10K/ 11:00am for Duathlon
Event Location: Vancouver Lake – Vancouver, WA
Time to dust off the cobwebs and start the multi-sport racing season with the 42nd Annual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! It’s time to see who stayed in shape all winter!
MAY 17, 2026
Reflection Run
Event Date(s): 05/17/2026@ 8:45am for the Half Marathon / 9:00am for the 5k and 10k races
Event Location: Marina Park at Parker’s Landing, Washougal, WA
The 11th Annual Reflection Run will honor the brave men and women who have or are currently serving in our Armed Forces and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. The 12 Mile Ruck Challenge, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K running and walking event will benefit various Military Organizations.
PDX Triathlon
Event Date(s): May 31, 2026 @ 9:00 am wave starts for Super-Sprint, Sprint and 5K, 9:45 am wave starts for Olympic. See Master Schedule.
Event Location: We’re back! The 43rd Annual PDX Triathlon Festival at Blue Lake Regional Park and kick off for the racing season. Choose from three courses – Super Sprint, Sprint or Olympic.
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