Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup
Early pickup is planned at Snoqualmie Running in Snoqualmie on a date to be announced. Bibs are also available from 6:00 a.m. on race morning at the start. A free kids race starts at 10:00 a.m.
Grand Ridge Trail Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Issaquah, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $50
Go to the race website
Prices rise on race day to $55 (5 mile), $90 (half), $110 (marathon) and $130 (50K). Online entry closes the Friday before the race at 9 a.m. Runners 22 and under or 65 and over can ask for a 15% discount through a form on the site, and a Trail Mix Fund helps runners who cannot afford the fee.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $125 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Nov 7, 20267:45 AM | $105 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $85 | – |
| 5 Mile | Other | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $50 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
How the price compares
At $125, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 50K in Washington, which costs $100 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Washington runs 7:22:58, about 14:15 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:32:08 and men in 7:21:08.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 50K starts at 7:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Grand Ridge trailhead, 27000 SE 79th St, off I-90 exit 20, Issaquah, WA 98027
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 Grand Ridge Trail Run, in brief, from the official race website.
Course
The course
Starts on the Issaquah Preston Trail, then climbs rocky switchbacks onto Grand Ridge and out to Duthie Hill. Marathoners run the long loop twice; 50K runners add the 5 mile loop. Listed gain runs from 1,200 feet (5 mile) to 5,600 feet (50K). The course closes at 5:00 p.m.
Parking and travel
Parking
Park in the small lot at the start, along SE 79th St across the highway, or at the church lot just past the trailhead turn. This is the series' largest race, so carpooling is asked for.
Awards
Series finale
Series awards for the season are mailed the week after this race. Every finisher gets a handmade award and hot soup at the finish. The race is cupless.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (evergreentrailruns.com/grand-ridge-2, evergreentrailruns.com/races), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Grand Ridge trailhead, 27000 SE 79th St, off I-90 exit 20, Issaquah, WA 98027Map
- Course
- Trail
- Distances
- 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, Other
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Quick answers
- When is Grand Ridge Trail Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $125, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 50K in Washington, which costs $100 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Grand Ridge trailhead, 27000 SE 79th St, off I-90 exit 20, Issaquah, WA 98027.
About the race
The season finale of the Evergreen Trail Runs series, run on the forested Grand Ridge trails in Issaquah. A 5 mile loop and a longer loop of about 14 miles are combined for the half, marathon and 50K, all starting and finishing at the Grand Ridge trailhead.