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Run for the Gnomes Half Marathon & 5K
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Run for the Gnomes Half Marathon & 5K

Maple Valley, Washington, United States View on map
Oct 03, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

Experience the beauty of Maple Valley with a race designed for speed and serenity. This fast, flat, and scenic course offers runners the perfect blend of challenge and tranquility, winding through peaceful landscapes that make every mile enjoyable. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply soaking in the atmosphere, you'll love the smooth, well-marked route.

Choose between a half marathon and a 5K, each thoughtfully planned to highlight the area's natural charm while providing an excellent racing experience. With supportive volunteers, clear signage, and a welcoming race community, this event is ideal for runners of all levels.

And keep an eye out—you might just spot a mischievous race gnome along the course! Rumor has it, he's been training for months, but given his tiny stride, he’s still working on that first mile. If you happen to see him, give him a cheer—gnome support is just as important as runner support!

Get ready to push your limits—or simply enjoy the journey. Lace up and join us for an unforgettable race day in Maple Valley!

Pick your distance

Running

Run for the Gnomes Half Marathon

Oct 03, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$95.00
Open

Run for the Gnomes 5K

Oct 03, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$44.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Maple Valley, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
11.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
88.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 3, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 3, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 33m

The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 6:43 PM local time (PDT) in Maple Valley on October 3, 2026 — 11h 33m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Maple Valley events

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