Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival

Saturday, January 13 – Sunday, January 14, 2024 Past event

6:00 PM PST

Kirkland, Washington

$50.00–$200.00 · 6 races

10 Mile, 5 Mile, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival, taking place from January 13th to 14th, 2024, in beautiful Kirkland, King County! This exciting event features a variety of race distances to challenge every level of runner, including a 5-mile, 10-mile, 15-mile, and 50K solo, pair, and relay options. Starting at 3:00 PM, runners will embark on a scenic 5.1-mile loop through the stunning Bridle Trails State Park, where the daylight will gradually give way to the enchanting evening forest.

As you navigate the trails, be prepared for a true winter adventure, where muddy and rutted paths add to the thrill! With sunset at 4:41 PM, make sure to bring a headlamp if you're planning to be on the course after dark. Podium awards will be presented for the top three finishers in each solo distance, as well as for relay teams. Don't forget to carpool and secure your Discover Pass for parking! Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the trails, the Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival promises a magical experience filled with camaraderie and competition. Join us for an unforgettable

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Races

5-Miler

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 (6:00 PM PST)

$50.00

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10-Miler

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 (6:00 PM PST)

$60.00

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15-Miler

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 (6:00 PM PST)

$65.00

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50k

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 (6:00 PM PST)

$90.00

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50k 2-Person Relay

This registration is for the captain only. Relay members will be required to fill out emergency contact info and sign the waiver the day of the event. 2-Person Relay 3 total laps per runner

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 (6:00 PM PST)

$120.00

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50k 6-Person Relay

This registration is for the captain only. Relay members will be required to fill out emergency contact info and sign the waiver the day of the event. 6-Person Relay 1 Lap (5-ish miles) per runner

Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 (6:00 PM PST)

$200.00

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Organiser's description

An evening of trail racing: The Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival includes 5-mile, 10-mile, 15-mile, 50K solo, 50K pair, and 50K relay races. It takes place at Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland on the second Saturday of the year! Races start at 3:00 pm. YES, races begin in the daylight and will slowly move into darkness!

All runners will use the same 5.1-mile loop of trails, mostly going clockwise around the perimeter of the park. The route will be marked with orange and white streamers, as well as yellow glow sticks after dark. Some sections of the trail are rough, rutted, or muddy, and it is Winter, so please watch your footing, and expect to get wet and dirty. Sunset is at 4:41pm, and it will get dark under the forest canopy pretty quickly after that. If there is a good chance you'll be on the course after that time, please bring a headlamp with enough battery life to get you to the finish!

Carpool! Carpool! Carpool!
Please note a DISCOVER PASS is needed to park in the parking lot. Only carpools that have a Discover pass will be allowed to park in Bridle Trails lot. We are working on a second parking lot nearby and will update the parking information as soon as we have confirmation.

Seattle Running Club Members receive a discount code. You must be a current member to use the discount code.

Podium awards for the top 3 Men, Women, and Non-Binary runners in every solo distance. Podium awards for the top 3 teams in both open relays.

RELAYS
There are no divisions for the relays, just one open category.

For pre-registration, only the captain of the team needs to register. Other members of each relay team will be asked to fill out their emergency contact information and sign the waiver, on the day of the event.