The Runner Stumbles
- Date
- July 5, 2026
- Location
- 2141 Swiftwater Dr, Cle Elum, WA
- Distance
- 5k Run · 10k Run
From the Organizer
After a successful revitalization last year, The Runner Stumbles is back again! The 42nd Runner Stumbles will be held at Suncadia Resort based out of Nelson Farm. The 5K run/walk and 10K run will be on paved pathways and single-track trails in a forested setting. There will be free kids races!
Logistics
Fees and Registration Dates:
- Early Bird (March 16 - May 17)
- Adult: $25
- Youth (18 and under): $20
- Regular (May 18 - July 3)
- Adult: $30
- Youth (18 and under): $20
- Weekend-of (July 4 and July 5)
- Adult: $35
- Youth (18 and under): $20
Race T-shirts included in the price. T-Shirts only guaranteed if registered by June 28!
Start Time for both races: 8:00 AM
Directions: From I-90 take Exit 80 (Roslyn/Salmon La Sac). Go two miles north and turn left into Suncadia. Follow the signs to Nelson Farm.
Awards and Post Race Ceremony
Awards ceremony immediately following race at Nelson Farm at 9:30.
Course Map and Information
Both the 5k and 10k distances and routes can be viewed on this map: https://caltopo.com/m/BFP2Q0N
Courses will be marked and staffed with volunteers to aid in directions.
Sponsor Passport Raffle
This year, we are excited to introduce our Sponsor Passport Raffle!
- Collect a blank passport from the Suncadia Lifestyle Gallery at 770 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum between May 8th and July 3rd, 2026.
- Visit our sponsors’ business locations to collect passport stamps between May 8th and July 5th.
- Complete the back page and bring your passport to The Runner Stumbles race at Suncadia’s Nelson Farm on July 5th, no later than race start at 8AM.
- Passports with all stamps completed will earn 5 raffle tickets, passports with at least 8 stamps will earn 3 raffle tickets, and passports with fewer than 8 stamps will earn 1 raffle ticket.
- Stick around for the raffle drawing after the race!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Runner Stumbles?
- The Runner Stumbles is a running event held in Cle Elum, WA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Runner Stumbles?
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Cle Elum, WA at 2141 Swiftwater Dr, Cle Elum, WA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Runner Stumbles?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Runner Stumbles
Jul 5, 2026