Imogene Pass Run
Course HighlightsThe Imogene Pass Run is the crown jewel of Colorado's San Juan mountain races. The 17.1-mile point-to-point course climbs from Ouray (7,792 feet) up a historic mining road to the summit of Imogene Pass at 13,114 feet — gaining over 5,300 feet — before plunging 4,800 feet down the other side to finish in the gorgeous mountain town of Telluride. The route passes abandoned mine shafts, crosses alpine tundra covered in late-season wildflowers, and rewards runners with panoramic views
Leadville Trail 100 Run
Course HighlightsThe Leadville Trail 100 Run — the Race Across the Sky — is the defining event of American ultrarunning. The 99.7-mile out-and-back course starts and finishes in Leadville, Colorado (10,152 feet, the highest incorporated city in the United States) and crosses the legendary Hope Pass twice at 12,500–12,600 feet, climbs the rugged Powerline section, traverses technical stretches of the Colorado Trail, and descends to the lowest point of 9,200 feet at Twin Lakes. The course accumulates 15,492 feet of
Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
Course HighlightsThe Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent represent the gold standard of American mountain running. The Ascent covers 13.32 miles from downtown Manitou Springs (6,286 feet) to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak — America's most famous fourteener — gaining 7,867 feet in a single unrelenting climb over Barr Trail. The full Marathon adds the return trip, demanding runners descend the same brutal trail for a round-trip of 26.2 miles and 7,834 feet of gain and loss. The course passes
Perpetua Coast Trail Run
Course HighlightsThe Perpetua Coast trail races take place on the scenic headlands and rainforest trails around Cape Perpetua, Oregon's highest coastal viewpoint at 803 feet above sea level. The half marathon course is a gorgeous point-to-point route with 2,500 feet of elevation gain and 2,600 feet of descent, featuring miles of stunning old-growth rainforest singletrack, panoramic coastline views from the summit of Cape Perpetua, and rocky bluff paths skirting the shoreline near Yachats. The 50K and 20-miler offer even longer
Haulin Aspen Trail Marathon
Course HighlightsHaulin Aspen Trail Marathon & Half Marathon runs through the spectacular trail network surrounding Sunriver Resort and the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon. The course winds through golden aspen groves (at their most spectacular in late summer), old-growth ponderosa pine forests, and open meadows with sweeping views of the Three Sisters, Mount Bachelor, and Broken Top. The marathon and half marathon share the same scenic forest terrain, making this one of Central Oregon's premier late-summer trail experiences.Race DetailsThe
Crater Lake Rim Runs
Course HighlightsThe Crater Lake Rim Runs take place entirely along the rim of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, one of America's most awe-inspiring natural landscapes. All three running distances and the walk option follow the paved Rim Drive — with the final four miles of the marathon on dirt and pumice cinder roads — at elevations ranging from 5,980 to 7,850 feet above sea level. The panoramic views of Crater Lake, formed by the collapse of ancient Mount
McKenzie River Trail Run
Course HighlightsThe McKenzie River Trail Run follows one of America's most spectacular trail running routes, tracing the McKenzie River through the Willamette National Forest on a 31-mile point-to-point course from Carmen Reservoir (near Koosah Falls and Icecap Campground) to the finish line across from the McKenzie River Ranger Station. The trail passes two spectacular waterfalls — Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls — skirts the crystalline shores of Clear Lake, traverses ancient lava fields, crosses log bridges over the turquoise McKenzie
Timberline Trail Marathon
Course HighlightsStarting near the iconic Timberline Lodge on the south slopes of Mount Hood at 6,000 feet elevation, the Timberline Trail Marathon offers one of the most dramatically alpine running experiences available in the Pacific Northwest. The course traverses the Pacific Crest Trail corridor, descends through old-growth forest, crosses swift mountain streams, and winds through wildflower-filled meadows in the Zigzag and Sandy River drainages. Snow is common on upper sections even in June, adding to the high-mountain atmosphere. Views of
Defiance 50K Tacoma
A scenic trail race through the old-growth forests and waterfront of Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington. Course Highlights The course consists of a scenic 9.75-mile loop through the old-growth forests of Point Defiance Park, featuring over 700 acres of lush greenery. Runners encounter mostly single-track trails that are typically dry in mid-October, though the terrain includes some challenging hills. The route offers sweeping panoramic views of the Puget Sound and takes participants beneath 500-year-old trees. For the 50K distance, runners complete
Iron Horse Half Marathon
A scenic point-to-point half marathon held on the historic railroad trails of Washington state, finishing in North Bend [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Course Highlights The course follows the unpaved, hard-packed dirt of the Palouse to Cascades and Snoqualmie Valley Trails, which are former railroad beds [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). While traditionally a gentle downhill run starting at Olallie State Park and finishing in North Bend, the 2026 course will be modified due to trail damage from floods [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/iron-horse-half/). Runners can expect scenic forest views and