Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series (July)

🏞️ Overview

Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series, put on by Seattle Running Club and Northwest Trail Runs. Our events support King County Parks, with $15 of every entry going to KC Parks.

🏃‍♂️ Events Schedule

• May 10: 5.1 Miles & 10.8 Miles. 9 AM start for all races, 12:00 PM cut-off (~16:40 pace for 10.8 miles)
• June 14: 5K, 8.2 Miles & 14.5 Miles. 9 AM start for all races, 1:00 PM cut-off (~16:35 pace for 14.5 miles)
• July 12: 5K, 10.8 Miles & 19.5 Miles. 9 AM start for all races, 2:30 PM cut-off (~16:55 pace for 19.5 miles)
• August 9: 5K, 14.5 Miles & 26.2 Miles. 8:30 AM start for the 14.5 and 26.2, 9 AM start for the 5K, 4 PM cut-off (~17:10 pace for the marathon)

🏅 Series Information

• Short Series: May 5.1 Miles, June 8.2 Miles, July 10.8 Miles & August 14.5 Miles
• Long Series: May 10.8 Miles, June 14.5 Miles, July 19.5 Miles, August 26.2 Miles
• Awards for top overall Man, Woman, and Nonbinary runners based on cumulative time.
• Series eligibility based on best 3 out of 4 races.

📩 Registration Information

If you are a Seattle Running Club member and want to use your membership discount on the short or long series, please signup for the series using the short pass or long pass and then send the race director (races@seattlerunningclub.org) an email with your SRC member number. You will receive a partial refund within 5 business days. For all other races, please use the coupon code given to Seattle Running Club members.

📅 Cut-off & Day-of Registration

• Online registration closes at 11:59 PM PDT the Wednesday before each event.
• Day-of registration is available if you did not register in time.

🔥 Reasons to Sign Up

• Well-marked trails: Distances that are perfect for all experience levels.
• Community: Surround yourself with members of the trail-running community.
• Post-race food: Includes beer provided by our partner store, Flying Lion Brewery.
• Supporting parks: $15 per runner donated to King County Parks.

⚠️ Safety Guidelines

If you are showing symptoms of any illness or disease, please skip this race. Email races@seattlerunningclub.org for other race options or it’s a much appreciated donation!

🌍 We Run on Native Land

We acknowledge that our running opportunities are built on the purposeful removal of Native peoples, who have been the stewards of Seattle-area lands for thousands of years. Thus, we accept our ethical responsibility for the ongoing stewardship of the land and purposeful support of Native neighbors, colleagues, businesses, and tribes.

📸 Photo Consent

I understand and accept that photos/videos/illustrations may be taken of me and/or my personal property while attending/participating in Seattle Running Club (SRC) events/functions. I acknowledge and agree that such photographs or other illustrations may be used by SRC and its related entities for advertising and promotional purposes in any medium, without compensation to me.

♻️ A Greener Event

Cup Free - This year the series is continuing to reduce the amount of trash created during the event. We ask that runners bring a refillable water container with them on the trail to use at aid stations along the way. Our friends at Seven Hills Running, Fleet Feet Sports Seattle, and Snoqualmie Running have a variety of hydration products.

🏞️ Race Impact

Thanks to runners like you, the Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series has raised over $250,000+ for King County Parks and contributed hundreds of hours of trail work. Join Seattle Running Club and Northwest Trail Runs in carrying this legacy forward and making this 21st annual event bigger and better than ever!

🌲 Course Details

Just 15 minutes from Seattle, King County's Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is one of the most popular training grounds for area trail runners. The course features lush forests, rolling hills, and a mix of moderate climbs.

🗓️ Series Dates

The summer Short Series and Long Series races are held on the 2nd Saturday of May, June, July, and August. The Fall races are held on the last Sunday in October. Series standings are updated after each month's races, and there is a participant cap.

🎟️ Seattle Running Club Discount

If you are a member of Seattle Running Club, you should have received a discount code for 20% in the newsletter. You will need to provide your member number if you use this discount code.

🐶 No Dogs

Despite the park's policy on dogs, USATF Sanctioning and Insurance Requirements do not allow dogs on the course due to safety concerns.

🏆 Awards

The top 3 Men, Women, and Nonbinary Runners in each event will receive a podium prize.

🔗 More Information

For further details and to register, visit the Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series July event page.