Lincoln Park, Seattle WA
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Event Overview
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 Details
- Loops: Loops at Lincoln Park.
- Diversity: Amazingly diverse for its size, this race experience has a bit of everything.
- Course Length: Runners will take on a 2 mile course loop.
- Time Options: Complete the loop as many times as possible during selected time periods: 18 hours, 12 hours, 6 hours, or 3 hours.
All runners will finish together at 11:00pm with a finish line party!
Additional Information
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.
- Top Teams: The top 3 teams with the most loops at the end of the event will earn a special finishers plaque.
- Bragging Rights: Ultimate run club (or friend group) bragging rights are up for grabs.
- Kid's Loopy Race: Choose from 30 minutes or 1 hour.
Kid's Race Details
- Loop Completion: Kids will complete as many loops around the baseball field as they can within their selected time.
- Breaks: Kids can take as many breaks as they choose.
- Snack Station: The course will run through the snack station for treats as they go (just like the adults).
- Celebration: 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.
