Cutthroat Classic
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Cutthroat Classic - 2026
The Cutthroat Classic is a 10 mile trail race that follows the Pacific Crest Trail through scenery in the North Cascades near Winthrop, WA. The event is scheduled for September 12, 2026 and the field is limited to 460 entrants.
The race is organized in six self seeded waves. Wave 1 is reserved for elite runners. Subsequent waves include groups with target finish windows of about 1:40 to 1:59, 2:00 to 2:30, 2:00 to 2:30, 2:30 to 3:00, and 3:00 to 3:30 hours respectively. Some waves have a waitlist listed.
Youth entries for participants 17 and under are free but still require on time registration and completion of the online waiver. Online registration closes August 1, 2026. There are no refunds, exchanges, transfers, or rollovers after August 1. Prior to August 1 a refund incurs a $50 fee and transfers incur a $20 fee. Registration insurance is available through the registration service.
The event may be cancelled due to severe weather, fire, unhealthy air quality, road closures, natural disasters, or threats to local or national security. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
