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PIGTAILS RUN
Maple Valley, Washington
- Entry from
- $35
- Days to go
- 67
At a glance
- Date
- Dec 12, 2026
- Location
- Maple Valley, Washington
- Distances
- 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon
- Registration
- Registration closed Apr 29, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- aprilgraves22.wpcomstaging.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026
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The Pigtails Run is a low-cost, low-key annual trail race held in Maple Valley, WA on the Cedar to Green River Trail, offering 50K, Marathon, and Half Marathon distances. It emphasizes self-sufficiency and camaraderie over full race support.
Key dates
Registration closes
Apr 29, 2026
Race day
Dec 12, 2026
Pricing
1/2 Marathon
Registration
$40
All distances
EARLY START - Marathon Registration
$35
50 K
- EARLY START Registration
$35
50K
Registration
$35
Marathon
Registration
$35
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