Loop Out the Year

As the year draws to a close, challenge yourself at the "Loop Out the Year" endurance run on December 26, 2026, in Lakewood, Washington. This unique event at Fort Steilacoom Park offers a final opportunity to crush your mileage goals and celebrate a year of running with a supportive community. Choose your challenge from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour timed events, allowing you to run as many loops as you desire on the scenic course.

The race features a 3.35-mile loop with 260 feet of elevation gain, utilizing Fort Steilacoom Park's beautiful trail system. All distances begin and end at the Elwood Drive and Angle Lane Fort Steilacoom Dog Park Parking Lot, making it easy to access your personal gear and vehicles as supplemental aid stations along the course. An official aid station at the start/finish provides light food fare, water, and various electrolyte blends, along with warm beverages throughout the run and soup at the finish. Limited gluten-free and vegan options are available, and runners with specific dietary needs are encouraged to bring their own.

"Loop Out the Year" is designed for fun and accomplishment, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie as runners repeatedly pass through the central hub. Handmade finisher awards await all participants who complete their chosen timed event. Typical race day conditions in late December show highs around 46°F and lows around 36°F, with approximately a 29% chance of precipitation, providing a true Pacific Northwest winter running experience.