Margarita 5K Trail Run

august 2022

27aug9:30 AM11:00 AMMargarita 5K Trail Run5K Margarita themed run/walk event in historic Wilkeson, WA

Event Details

The “Gateway to the Carbon Glacier” welcomes runners and walkers for the Margarita 5K Trail Run

Organized by All Things Fun Sports! the Margarita themed trail run starts and finishes at historic Coke Oven park in Wilkeson, Washington. Packet pickup will be held Thursday, August 25th from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM at the South Sound Running store located at 115 Meridian S. Puyallup, WA, 98371.

About the course

The majority of the 5K covers trails through forest, a portion of the course is on sidewalks through town. Participants are encouraged to leave dogs at home. The temperature in August almost always exceeds 75 degrees. For the safety of the animals, dogs are unable to accompany runners when the temperature is over 75 degrees. The trail is single-track in sections and not stroller-friendly.

Before the Race

Nomad PNW has pre-race coffees and breakfast empanadas available for purchase.

After the Race

After the 5K is over head over to the Simple Goodness Sister Soda Shop for Farm to Cocktail Margaritas! Grab your friends and spend the day seeing the historic sites in this former mining town. Snap a selfie at the whimsical “Eggs and Bacon” skate park. Browse the local boutique the Happy Sew Co. Drive over the historic Fairfax bridge that spans the Carbon River. Explore the Carbon River area in beautiful Mount Rainier National Park. Buy a slice of what the Seattle Times declared to be the “Best Pizza in Washington State” at the Carlson Block. Doors at the Carlson Block open at 3:00 PM.

Pricing

Register any time between June 5th – August 26th pay $40 per person which includes shirt, coaster and swag bag. This event requires advance registration.

Area Lodging

The Miner’s House is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Wilkeson. Additional lodging available at the Carbon Country’s Shady Rest Bed and Breakfast. The local B&B offers 3-bedrooms each with a private bathroom. To check availability and rates click here.