Grand Ridge Trail Run
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Grand Ridge Trail Run : Issaquah, WA
Grand Ridge is the final race of the Evergreen Trail Runs season, held at Grand Ridge Park in Issaquah, Washington. The event takes place on a network of trails in the Cascade foothills through mossy, rain-fed forests with fields of ferns and fall colors.
Distances offered:
- 5 Mile
- Half Marathon (loop closer to 14 miles)
- Full Marathon (two half-marathon loops)
- 50K (two half-marathon loops plus one 5-mile loop)
- Kids Race (about 1.1 miles on crushed gravel)
All races begin at the Highpoint Way Trailhead and follow the Issaquah-Preston Trail for 0.5 miles before the initial climb. Rocky, technical switchbacks lead to the 5-mile course junction. Longer-distance runners continue up Grand Ridge and detour onto the Flowing Fir Trail before returning to the main trail and reaching the Duthie aid station. The trails remain open to other users during the event.
Aid stations are stocked with water, Tailwind, Clif products, PBJ sandwiches, fruit, cookies, crackers and pretzels. This is a cupless race; participants should carry a refillable container. Elevation gain by distance is approximately: 5 mile 1200 ft, half 2200 ft, full 4400 ft, 50K 5600 ft. The start/finish area is at 27000 SE 79th St, Issaquah, WA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
