Absolution Run
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Absolution Run
Absolution Run is a trail running event held at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, Washington. It is the fifth event in the 2026/2027 Winter Trail Series.
Distances:
- 4-mile - one loop
- 8-mile - two loops
The course begins on a wide trail and continues on swoopy, twisting single track. Runners follow a section that goes down to the water and runs along the lake shore before climbing back up. The aid station is located next to the finish and, for 8 mile runners, sits near the halfway point. The aid station offers water, an electrolyte drink from Skratch Labs, and a variety of carbohydrate rich and salty foods such as cookies, pieces of energy bar, gels, chews, chips, bagels, fruity candy, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and bananas.
There is abundant parking in park lots near the start and registration area; the closest lot is reserved for hotel staff. If park lots fill, the Bastyr University northwest lot may be used and is about a 0.4 mile 0.7 km walk with little elevation change to event headquarters. A Discover Pass is required to park at St. Edward State Park; a one day pass costs $11.50 and an annual pass costs $35. Parking at the Bastyr north lot does not require a Discover Pass.
Runners under 20 years of age receive a ten dollar discount on online pre-registration or event day prices. The trails are open to other users during the event and dogs are not allowed on the course due to USATF policies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
