Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series (May)

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series

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.

📅 Event Details

• Date: May 10
• Distances: 5.1 Miles & 10.8 Miles
• Start Time: 9 AM for all races
• Cut-off: 12:00 PM (~16:40 pace for 10.8 miles)

🏆 Series Information

NEW - BEST 3 OUT OF 4 RACES is eligible for awards:

• 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: Top overall Man, Woman, and Nonbinary runners based on cumulative time will receive an award and free entry into next year's series.

💰 Registration Details

• Discount: Seattle Running Club members can use their membership discount by emailing the race director.
• Registration Closure: Online registration closes at 11:59 PM PDT the Wednesday before each event.
• Day-of Registration: Available for those who do not register in time.

🌟 Reasons to Sign Up

• Trails: Well-marked trails with distances that are perfect for all experience levels.
• Community: Surround yourself with members of the trail-running community.
• Post-Race: Food and libations, including beer from Flying Lion Brewery.
• Support: $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. The Muckleshoot, Duwamish, Stillaguamish, Snoqualmie, and Coast Salish are the Natives of the lands we run on.

📸 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. If you would prefer not to have a particular photo used, let us know and we’ll do our best to remove it right away.

♻️ A Greener Event: Cup Free

Again, 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 Information

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!

🗓️ Upcoming Series Races

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 everyone competing in each successive distance is eligible for Series awards.

🐾 No Dogs

As much as we love our four-legged friends, we are not allowed to have dogs at our event due to USATF Sanctioning and Insurance Requirements.

🏅 Awards

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

🔗 Race Link

For more details, visit the race page: Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series - May.