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One Step Closer

Date
August 15, 2026
Distance
3 Hour · 6 Hour · 12 Hour & more

From the Organizer

What do you get when you take Orca Running and mix it with Evergreen Trail!? Welcome to One Step Closer. An exciting summer endurance event created by Orca Running AND Evergreen Trail Runs. Part whale, part trail-and loopy. Held in the one and only Lincoln Park, this race is going to be THE summer endurance event you won’t want to miss.

Course: Loops at Lincoln Park. Amazingly diverse for its size, this race experience has a bit of everything. Runners will take on a 2 mile course loop, and complete the loop as many times as they can during their selected time period: 18 hours, 12 hours, 6 hours, or 3 hours. All runners will finish together at 11:00pm with a finish line party! 

Check out all the details on our website!

NEW for 2026:

Battle of the run clubs: During registration, you will have the opportunity to be part of a “team.” Teams can consist of 2-5 members and The top 3 teams with the most loops at the end of the event will earn a special finishers plaque and ultimate run club (or friend group) bragging rights.

Kid's Loopy Race: Choose from 30 minutes or 1 hour. Kid’s will complete as many loops around the baseball field as they can within their selected time. Kids can take as many breaks as they choose, and the course will run through the snack station for treats as they go (just like the adults). All of the kids will finish together in a special One Step Closer kid’s race celebration. Each Kid’s Race runner will be awarded a One Step Closer medal upon completion.  

Distances & Pricing

3 Hour8 PMRegister →
6 Hour5 PMRegister →
12 Hour11 AMRegister →
18 Hour5 AMRegister →
Kids Loopy 30 Minute2:30 PMRegister →
Kids Loopy 1 Hour2 PMRegister →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the One Step Closer?
One Step Closer is a running event held in Seattle, WA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the One Step Closer?
Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Seattle, WA at Lincoln Park, Seattle, WA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the One Step Closer?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

One Step Closer

Aug 15, 2026

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