Schedule and packet pickup
Race morning
The race is on a Sunday. Check in opens at 8:30 a.m. and both distances start at 9:30. 8 mile runners must start their second lap by 10:45, and the course closes at noon.
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Absolution Run 2027
- Date
- Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Kenmore, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $45
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Online entry closes January 1 at 11:59 p.m.; race day entry is available at a higher price.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Miles | Other | Jan 3, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 8 Miles | Other | Jan 3, 20279:30 AM | $53 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:57 AM, and the 4 Miles starts at 9:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
North Picnic Site, Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore, WA
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race guide
What runners should know about Absolution Run, in brief, from the official race website.
Parking and travel
Parking
Park lots need a Discover Pass ($11.50 a day). Skip the lot reserved for Lodge staff. If the park fills, the northwest lot at Bastyr University is free, about 0.4 miles away on foot.
Rules and FAQ
Discounts and dogs
Runners under 20 get $10 off. The race is USATF sanctioned, so dogs may not run with entrants, and the trails stay open to other park users during the event.
More from the race
Winter Trail Series
This run is one of seven Northwest Trail Runs winter series events from November to January. Entering two or more at once earns 5 to 15 percent off, and runners with at least three finishes are ranked on their best four results.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (nwtrailruns.com/events/absolution-run, nwtrailruns.com/calendar), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- North Picnic Site, Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore, WAMap
- Course
- Trail
- Distances
- Other
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Quick answers
- When is Absolution Run?
- Sunday, January 3, 2027, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- Where does it start?
- North Picnic Site, Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore, WA.
About the race
A New Year trail race at Saint Edward State Park on the northeast shore of Lake Washington. The 4 mile loop mixes twisting single track with a run down to the waterfront and a climb back up; the 8 mile runs it twice.