Woolley Trail Runs

Woolley Trail Runs takes place in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, on February 13, 2027, with the 50K, the marathon (26.2 miles) and the half marathon (13.1 miles) all starting at 9 a.m. All three follow the Cascade Trail, a scenic gravel path alongside a railway with views over the Skagit Valley, on out and back courses that climb gently on the way out and descend on the way back. Aid stations sit at the turnarounds. An early start is available, though only runners taking the standard start are eligible for awards.

Gravel underfoot and a steady grade make this a forgiving introduction to ultra distance: the 50K here asks for time on your feet rather than technical skill. Build with a weekly long run on similar surfaces, practise eating on the move, and bear in mind that a course which climbs on the way out rewards patience in the first half.