The Runner Stumbles 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Cle Elum, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on May 17, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Jul 4, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after May 17, 2027 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Jul 4, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after May 17, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until May 17, then $30 until Jul 3, then $35 until Jul 4.
Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 44 percent below a typical 10K in Washington, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Washington runs 1:04:33, about 10:23 a mile, based on 71 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:35 and men in 58:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:12 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 2,350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2141 Swiftwater Dr, Cle Elum, WA 98922
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5k Run
10k Run
Aggregated from official results (Runner Stumbles) for The Runner Stumbles. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Runner Stumbles?
At the 2026 5k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 24:05 or better, the top quarter in 28:02, and half the field in 35:55; the last tenth came in after 57:39.
At the 2026 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 46:17 or better, the top quarter in 51:41, and half the field in 58:23; the last tenth came in after 1:16:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:01 | 19:16 |
| 20-29 | 33:35 | 21:06 |
| 30-39 | 31:11 | 26:18 |
| 40-49 | 28:29 | 24:23 |
| 50-59 | 30:36 | 33:29 |
| 60-69 | 47:24 | 35:55 |
| 70+ | 59:39 | 35:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 49 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
The Runner Stumbles 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 130 to 209 finishers, and the median time dropped from 45:11 to 35:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 209 (+61%) | 35:55 | under 24:05 | 17:46 |
| 2025 | 130 | 45:11 | under 27:15 | 18:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Washington 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:02, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Washington 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 51:41, against 56:03 in a typical Washington 10K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 4 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2141 Swiftwater Dr, Cle Elum, WA 98922Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,350 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 4, 2027), 2026 (Jul 5, 2026), 2025 (Jul 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Runner Stumbles?
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on May 17, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $25, entry is about 44 percent below a typical 10K in Washington, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 209 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 35:55 and the winner ran 17:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:02, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2141 Swiftwater Dr, Cle Elum, WA 98922.
From the organizers
The 43rd Runner Stumbles will be held at Suncadia Resort based out of Nelson Farm. The 5K run/walk and 10K run will be on paved pathways and single-track trails in a forested setting. There will be free kids races!
Logistics
Fees and Registration Dates:
Details coming winter 2027
Start Time for both races: 8:00 AM
Directions: From I-90 take Exit 80 (Roslyn/Salmon La Sac). Go two miles north and turn left into Suncadia. Follow the signs to Nelson Farm.
Awards and Post Race Ceremony
Awards ceremony immediately following race at Nelson Farm at 9:30.
Course Map and Information
Both the 5k and 10k distances and routes can be viewed on this map: https://caltopo.com/m/BFP2Q0N