Washington · 50K · Marathon · 1/2 Marathon
Grand Ridge
Grand Ridge is a 50K, marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5 Miler and Kids Race event held in Issaquah, Washington. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026. About 36 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Issaquah, WA
- Field size
- ~36 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Issaquah, Washington
- Distances
- 50K, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5 Miler, Kids Race
- Field size
- About 36 runners
- Course
- Approx. elevation gain: 5 Mile ~1,200 ft; Half Marathon ~2,200-2,400 ft; Marathon ~4,400-4,800 ft; 50K ~5,600-6,000 ft (organizer figures are approximate, derived from mapping software)
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- evergreentrailruns.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from evergreentrailruns.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 4400 ft gain, 4400 ft loss (official course data); Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 2200 ft gain, 2200 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 5 Mile
- Loop course; Road surface; 1200 ft gain, 1200 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Road surface; 5600 ft gain, 5600 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 38°F at the start, 94% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Grand Ridge
Grand Ridge is the season finale of the Evergreen Trail Runs series, held each November on the Grand Ridge trail system near Issaquah, Washington. Runners can choose 5 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, or 50K distances, all starting and finishing at the Highpoint Way Trailhead.
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Grand Ridge: common questions
- When is the Grand Ridge?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where is the Grand Ridge held?
- In Issaquah, Washington.
- What distances does the Grand Ridge offer?
- 50K, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5 Miler and Kids Race.
- How many people run the Grand Ridge?
- About 36 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Grand Ridge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Grand Ridge?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from evergreentrailruns.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Grand Ridge start?
- 7:30 AM PST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Grand Ridge?
- about 38°F at the start, 94% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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