Trail Running in the Methow Valley
Group trail runs and fun runs on the valley’s singletrack and foothills.
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Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Sunflower Trail Marathon & Relay
MTMethow Trails
Annual · late April
📍 Mazama (point-to-point to Winthrop)
PaidShoulder season
The valley’s flagship spring trail race — full/half marathon and 2–5 person relays on deer trails, singletrack, and gravel; routinely sells out.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Cutthroat Classic
MTMethow Trails
Annual · late summer
📍 Cutthroat Pass trailhead, North Cascades
PaidSummer
An 11-mile singletrack run on the PCT up and over Cutthroat Pass — capped at 400 runners and sells out early every year.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Community Trail Runs
MMMethow Mountain Running Group
Informal · posted in the Facebook group
📍 Rotating Methow Valley trailheads
Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyFreeSummer
A grassroots runner community — group runs and partners get posted in the Facebook group; newcomers are welcome on the valley’s mountain singletrack.