
Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon
The Mud Mountain Dam Half Marathon offers a fast, paved downhill course through scenic farmland and forest.
Race Date
May 30, 2026
Location
Enumclaw, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Location
- Enumclaw, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 526
Highlights
Good For
Course
The Experience
The Mud Mountain Dam Half Marathon, first run in 2022 and now in its third year, draws runners from around five states for a fast, paved journey. With a typical field of around 200 finishers, this event is growing in popularity, though repeat runners make up about 19% of participants.
The course begins in the scenic town of South Prairie, following the paved Foothills Rail Trail. Runners will experience a gradual downhill route alongside the Carbon River, winding through picturesque farmland and forested areas. The race concludes in front of the historic McMillin Bridge, boasting a net elevation loss of 339 feet, making it a prime candidate for personal bests.
Race-provided description
May 30, 2026 – The Full Marathon Returns! We’re excited to announce that the Full Marathon is coming back on May 30, 2026, and will also be part of our September event. Start planning now for your next Boston Qualifier on this beautiful, fully paved downhill course, no tunnel, no dirt, no BQ penalty. There’s no excuse not to do the dam thing! Marathon The marathon course begins at Mud Mountain Dam (elevation 1,400′). Runners will follow a fully paved route through picturesque farmlands and forested areas, tracing the path of the Carbon River. The race finishes in front of the historic McMillin Bridge (elevation 200′), with a total net elevation loss of approximately 1,200′. Half Marathon The Half Marathon begins in the scenic town of South Prairie (elevation 467′) and follows a gradual downhill route along the paved Foothills Rail Trail. Runners will enjoy a picturesque journey through farmland and forest, winding alongside the Carbon River and finishing in front of the historic McMillin Bridge (elevation 128′). The course features a net elevation loss of 339 feet.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Start Time
8:15 AM
Giveaway
Tech T-Shirt
Start Location
30525 SE Mud Mountain Rd, Enumclaw, WA, 98022
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Forest, Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+4.41 m
Separation
51.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WA23029RMB · Mud Mountain Half Marathon
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Point-to-point course layout.
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Standout703 years running
~184 finishers a year
growing or steady
19% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:22:54
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 526 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
526
Median time
2:00:12
Latest turnout
212
States
12
Turnout by year
2022–2024
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon?
The Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon is held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
Where does the Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Enumclaw, Washington.
What distances does the Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles.
Is the Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 526 runners who have completed the Spring - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon.
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