How tough are you? Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) invites runners to compete in the 2023 Evergre en Trail Racing Series, a four-race series of running events on mountainous terrain around scenic Evergreen and our mountain community. Distances rang e from a 5k to an epic half-marathon to the top of Bergen Peak (elevation 9 ,708 feet), a climb of well over 2,000 vertical feet.

2023 Registration & Race Days

Please note there are no race refunds, transfers or credits.

Pick up your race bib on race day. Ple ase bring a reusable water bottle to the races. There will be no water/aid stations on the course; this Series will be cup-free.

Please Note: In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen trail conditions the race dir ector reserves the right to delay, cancel, move or reschedule the race. The re will be no refunds in the event of a race cancellation.

Evergreen Trail Race Series

Bergen Peak Half Marathon - June 3

This race is epic! Bergen Peak runners will endure the rolling hills of Elk Meadow and the strenuous swit chbacks of Bergen Peak and Too Long Trail. While ascending approximately 1, 500 feet, runners will peak at a total elevation of 9,000 feet as they cove r this 13.1 mile course. Participants should meet at the Buchanan Park Recr eation Center near the Pioneer Trailhead. Download the race map (PDF).

Elk Meadow Trail Race 5k & 10k - July 8

This 5K/10K race leads runners throughou t the rolling hills of Elk Meadow Open Space Park. Runners will start on Pi oneer trail and head clockwise around the meadow. The first stretch is a st eady downhill along highway 74. From there, runners will weave their way up to where they will run through the trees along the foot of the mountain.

The course then shoots runners back out into the meadow to reconnect w ith Pioneer Trail to the finish line. Participants should meet at the Bucha nan Park Recreation Center near the Pioneer Trail head. Download the race map (P DF).

Staunton State Park 20k - August 12

Join us at Staunton State Park for a beautiful 20k trail race. Runners will start at 8,215 feet of elevation and reach an elevation of 9,579 feet at the Eagle Cliff Overlook. Please bring a water b ottle. Download a race map (PDF).

Evergreen Mountain - September 16

The Evergreen Mountain Trail Race feat ures over nine miles of peaks and valleys. Participants pass the four rock formations called the Three Sisters and Little Brother as they weave their way throughout the course. The ascent up Evergreen Mountain features an ele vation gain of over 1,000 feet, with runners ultimately reaching an elevati on of 8,400 feet. After completing the summit loop, runners sprint down Eve rgreen Mountain to the finish.

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Trail Race Series (4-Race Pkg)

Register for 2023 Evergreen Tra il Race Series (4-Race Pkg)