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Upcoming Events

  • Kaboom! Run
    Kaboom! Run
    67 days to the event
    Sat, Jul 04
    Puyallup
    Jul 04, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Puyallup, 531 31st Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374, USA
    Held at Bradley Lake in Puyallup, this small course is just .91 miles per lap, weaving in and out of trees as you follow a paved path around a small lake. Part of the Firecracker Series!
  • Sparkler Sprint 2026
    Sparkler Sprint 2026
    68 days to the event
    Sun, Jul 05
    Jul 05, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Tehaleh, Tehaleh, WA, USA
    This race is the 3rd race of the 2026 Firecracker Series ! Course TBD, but we are hoping to return to the Tehaleh trail systems for this 4+ mile loop across well groomed trails and paved trails. More info to come!
  • Goodbye PSL
    Goodbye PSL
    214 days to the event
    Sat, Nov 28
    Orting
    Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Orting, 425 Washington Ave SE, Orting, WA 98360, USA
    Say Goodbye to the Fall as we head into the winter and holiday season in this race on the Foothills Trail, starting in Orting, Wa. This is the 3rd official race of the Quadzilla/Quadzuki series, and also qualifies for the Turducken Challenge!
  • It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
    It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
    215 days to the event
    Sun, Nov 29
    Nov 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    South Prairie, South Prairie, WA 98321, USA
    Kick off the start of the holiday season with a 5k-10k-Half Marathon or Marathon, and receive a medal that doubles as a holiday ornament! This race is also the final official race of the Quadzilla/Quadzuki series, as well as the Turducken Challenge
  • Boxing Day 2026
    Boxing Day 2026
    242 days to the event
    Sat, Dec 26
    Puyallup
    Dec 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Puyallup, Foothills Trail, Puyallup, WA 98372, USA
    Our annual tradition of a post-Christmas run with an optional White Elephant inspired gift exchange! Distances include 5k-10k-Half Marathon and Marathon. Participants can bring a white elephant style gift to place at the start/finish area, then pick a gift when they complete their run!

Races for everyone!

Welcome to Pop Up Races! Whether you are just starting your running journey, or an experienced runner, we welcome you to our events! 

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Race Series Events

In addition to our individual races, we are also co-hosts to several race series. These events are coordinated to allow runners with multiple day opportunities to run half or full marathons (.. and yes, some 50k distances as well) around specific holidays.

Our current offerings include:
Firecracker Series - This run series is centered around the 4th of July, and may include 2-4 events to be split between multiple race directors during that week.  Our pivotal race is the event is the very loopy run at Bradley Lake in Puyallup, a .91 mile loop of paved trail that winds in and out of trees while circling a small lake. Easy access to restrooms, frequent access to aid station and a chance to meet new runners makes this a chill, relaxed event. Click here for more info!

PNW Quadzilla and Quadzuki -  Beginning on Thanksgiving Day and running through the Sunday following, this series gives runners 4 days of opportunities to run a half marathon, full marathon or even 50k distance daily. Participants across all 4 days can earn an additional medal or keepsake for their efforts to commemorate this event!
Click here for more info!

Turducken Challenge - Designed to give everyone access to a multi-day event, the Turducken Challenge only has one official race, but encourages runners to complete a 5k or longer starting on Thanksgiving and wrapping up on Sunday. Those who complete a 5k or greater each day can earn a Turducken Challenge medal at our Sunday race!  In the spirit of keeping running affordable, Kandi will often post her intended walk/run for Friday and Saturday, a chance to gather with others for free to just get those miles in.   More info to come soon!

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Pop Up Races is a small company with big energy. We miss races and runs as much as everyone, and are working to create small events that offer a chance to get back out with friends, but still offer safety in these times.  Our starts will be staged with a few runners each wave, to allow for safe social distancing.  We request that participants wear a mask, or buff, at the start and if they are going to be around for a few minutes after the race.  We want to provide fun runs with your safety in mind!

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