Tiger Peak Challenge
Tiger Peak Challenge offers a demanding trail race with significant elevation changes.
Race Date
Jun 27, 2026
Location
Issaquah, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location
- Issaquah, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50K, 5M trail run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 367
The Experience
The Tiger Peak Challenge lives up to its name, presenting a true test for runners seeking to invigorate their legs. This event is designed to push participants, with a course that demands attention and rewards grit.
Set in Issaquah, WA, the race is known for its challenging terrain. While specific elevation figures are not detailed, the "challenge" moniker and "trail run" designation suggest a demanding profile that will test runners' strength and endurance.
The event also offers a 50K and a 5-mile trail run, catering to a range of trail running enthusiasts. Typical race-day weather in the area provides a comfortable, though potentially humid, environment for competition.
Race-provided description
Located near Issaquah, Tiger Mountain State Forest is a 13,745-acre working forest that includes the West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area. Tiger Mountain offers many recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, hang gliding, paragliding, and of course some of the best trail running in the area.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA, 98027
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick444 years running
~97 finishers a year
growing or steady
8% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 13 states
winner 1:54:20
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 367 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
367
Median time
3:10:52
Latest turnout
97
States
23
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Tiger Peak Challenge?
The Tiger Peak Challenge is held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Tiger Peak Challenge take place?
It takes place in Issaquah, Washington.
What distances does the Tiger Peak Challenge offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50K, 5M trail run.
Is the Tiger Peak Challenge course flat and good for a PR?
The Tiger Peak Challenge is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Tiger Peak Challenge?
HalfRuns has finish records for 367 runners who have completed the Tiger Peak Challenge.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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