Race Overview
Squak Mountain is arguably one of our most challenging trail races and an early season favorite!
The rugged, steep terrain of Squak Mountain is waiting for you! You'll find every shade of green imaginable in this lush forest. You can focus on the moss-covered trees, ferns, and babbling streams to distract you from those burning quads.
Squak Mountain will take your breath away – both the views and the elevation gain! It’s not our steepest climb, but your quads will get a good workout, and it will be worth every step! While only a short drive from Seattle, Squak Mountain State Park feels like a wilderness solitude. The park features miles of well-maintained trails and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Course Description
All distances will begin with a steady but significant climb. The 12k will then split off from the Half course and head towards the summit aid station, while the Half and 50k runners will continue on up to summit the Southeast Peak of Squak. The Half course will then follow trails along the north side of Squak before arriving at the Summit Aid for the first time. Then, after completing another loop using some of the Chybinski Loop and summiting the West Peak of Squak. The 50k has some extra loops built into this section before both the Half and 50k rejoin to head back to the Summit Aid Station. All distances will descend west past the old historic Bullitt homestead remnants. This trail is super fun, fast, and technical! While the Half and 12k runners will then be enjoying excellent post-race refreshments, the 50k runners will get to enjoy their loop again! While we mark our courses very well, this is a complex trail network with lots of intersections. We encourage you to study the map before the event. Please see the color-coded map below for the order of trails in which you will run, and email us if you have any questions.
About Evergreen Trail Runs
Evergreen Trail Runs was founded in 2010 by Roger Michel and Yumay Chang, who had a vision to create a series of trail races around Washington state. Evergreen Trail Runs continues today as a sister brand to Orca Running, a locally-owned race production company. We look forward to continuing Roger and Yumay's vision for many years to come with a dedication to sustainable race organizing.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Since the vast majority of race costs are incurred prior to a race and are non-refundable, we do not issue refunds for races.
Cancelled/rescheduled races are not refunded. Learn more at: https://www.evergreentrailruns.com/race-policies
In the event that you are unable to participate in one of our races, you have three options, listed below. Please note that fees apply for all of these options
1. Defer your entry to the same race in the following year. Please note that requests for deferral must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm).
2. Transfer your entry to another runner. This can be done up until the start time on race day.
3. Switch your entry to another Evergreen event with open registration. Please note that requests for race switches must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm).
Event's current local time: 11:40 AM PT
