Leavenworth Trail Fest
About This Race
Nestled in Washington’s famous Bavarian-themed village, the Leavenworth Trail Fest is an exhilarating mountain running event that challenges athletes with 55k, 27k, and 5k distances. Runners traverse a diverse landscape of flowy mountain bike trails and rugged ridgelines, offering panoramic views that shift from lush alpine forests to the stark beauty of the Eastern Cascades' high desert.
What Makes It Unique
- Bavarian Cultural Traditions: The race is officially signaled by the sounding of traditional Leavenworth Alpenhorns and features German-themed festival games like Hammerslag, a nail-hammering competition.
- Summit King & Queen Challenge: This 'race-within-a-race' honors the fastest male and female climbers to reach the course's high point at the Tumwater Ridge paraglider launch area.
- Ecological Terrain Contrast: The course offers a rare transition between two distinct ecosystems, moving from steep alpine ridges into the arid 'dry alpine desert' landscape of Freund Canyon.
Ski Hill 55k
27k Elite
27k Masters
27k Sport
The Town 5k
Media Coverage
Leavenworth Trail Fest: Your Destination Mountain Running Festival
Mountain Running Races
An evergreen guide to the festival's three primary courses (5k, 27k, and 55k), detailing the terrain transitions from alpine ridges to fast forest service roads in the Eastern Cascades.
Vert News: Leavenworth Trail Fest and Course Overview
Mountain Running Races
An editorial video interview and news update providing a comprehensive profile of the Leavenworth Skyline 27k and Ski Hill 55k courses within the Vert Running Series.