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Spruce Railroad Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Port Angeles, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a pint glass or mug
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual Spruce Railroad RunVirtual | – | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $35 | 75 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 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 Port Angeles runs 1:07:03, about 10:47 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:15 and men in 59:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 2,910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Spruce Railroad Run, Port Angeles, WA 98363
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5K
189
finishers
46:16
median (14:55 /mi)
21:25
winning time
74% / 26%
women / men
10K
124
finishers
1:08:47
median (11:06 /mi)
37:53
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Bell Lap Productions) for Spruce Railroad Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spruce Railroad Run/Walk?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:34 or better, the top quarter in 37:12, and half the field in 46:16; the last tenth came in after 1:07:16.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:25 or better, the top quarter in 56:41, and half the field in 1:08:47; the last tenth came in after 1:50:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 38:13 | 35:13 |
| 20-29 | 33:53 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 34:08 | 37:38 |
| 40-49 | 28:59 | 25:44 |
| 50-59 | 29:09 | 33:48 |
| 60-69 | 37:34 | 37:46 |
| 70+ | 52:17 | n/a |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2024.
320
2024
313
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Spruce Railroad Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 189 to 189 finishers, and the median time rose from 43:38 to 46:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 189 (same) | 46:16 | under 29:34 | 21:25 |
| 2024 | 189 | 43:38 | under 28:16 | 19:37 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Washington 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 37:12, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 24 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Washington 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 56:41, against 56:03 in a typical Washington 10K, so times here are about average.
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 70°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Spruce Railroad Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Spruce Railroad Run, Port Angeles, WA 98363Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,910 feet
- Included with entry
- Stainless Steel Water Bottle or Plastic Tumbler
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Spruce Railroad Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Washington, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a pint glass or mug, 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 2025, 189 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 46:16 and the winner ran 21:25.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 37:12, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 24 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Spruce Railroad Run, Port Angeles, WA 98363.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday, October 3 for the Spruce Railroad 5K / 10K. The 5K and 10K will be an out-and-back on the Olympic Discovery Trail along Lake Crescent.
The 5K and 10K will start at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 3rd at Spruce Railroad Trailhead on East Beach Road - Olympic National Park - Lake Crescent.