Dash Point Trail Half Marathon & 10K
Federal Way, WA
- Half Marathon, 10K
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
Dash Point is a moderately challenging urban trail run, nestled above Puget Sound.
Local Historical Weather (Jul 10):
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| H (°F) | 86 | 74 | 70 | 73 | 72 |
| L (°F) | 59 | 54 | 61 | 58 | 56 |
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Phenomenal
This race is absolutely beautiful. They offered gels even griddle bacon at the aid station and PB&J. The race metal was a hand carved duck magnet, which is really meaningful. … MORE
This race is absolutely beautiful. They offered gels even griddle bacon at the aid station and PB&J. The race metal was a hand carved duck magnet, which is really meaningful. Such a great course definitely a challenge, but not too technical or horrifying.
In a beautiful location, very accessible from Seattle or Tacoma. I want to go again and again again and the only reason I didn’t in 2025 is cause I went to Canada for skiing. They also handed out REI steel, pints and a bunch of food and electrolyte water. Really wonderful production, my favorite.
A Profound Experience
I ran my last trail run in India in 2013. 10 years and a few road half-marathons later, on this trail, I felt like I was born yesterday. Nature showed … MORE
I ran my last trail run in India in 2013. 10 years and a few road half-marathons later, on this trail, I felt like I was born yesterday. Nature showed up in profound ways in the 21kms of woods, springs, and uncharted territories. And I had to find humility to finish the run that tested the different principles of Chi Running that I had followed in my road runs. I hope to remaster those Chi Running skills, return to this trail someday, and run without running out of myself.
The organization was close to nature as well: warm and kind volunteers, generous supply of water/electrolyte as well as snacks, and grounded encouragement to make the race my own.
The only detail that threw me off my confidence was the ‘cupless race’ detail that I had missed until the day before. However, I’m glad I worked around it and hope to come back with more preparation and curiosity.
Thank you!
#FollowTheSunWithin
Worth the trip from Victoria, BC!
What an awesome day! I camped across the street and walked to the start/finish. All the volunteers were delightful. The course was so sweet and it seemed everyone I passed … MORE
What an awesome day! I camped across the street and walked to the start/finish. All the volunteers were delightful. The course was so sweet and it seemed everyone I passed (or was passed by haha) shared a big smile. And the ramen with fresh veggies at the finish was the finest post-race meal I’ve had to date. Hope to be back next year if my work schedule (nurse life, sigh) allows.