No matter what you’re into, whether it’s running 5k races or gathering with buddies at a local brewery, we bet there’s a way you can support Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks while doing it.

Upcoming Events

Run (or Walk!) for the Parks

Wander Project Half Marathons

Interested in running a half marathon while supporting Washington’s national parks? We’ve partnered with Wander Project to bring you charity bibs for Mount Rainier Half & Trail Events and Orca Half to enable you to cross a half marathon off your bucket list while giving back.

A charity bib is a free entry into the race in exchange for raising funds and awareness for WNPF. Once registered, Wander Project provides tools, resources, and coaching need to engage your friends and family in your fundraising efforts to support WNPF!

Sign up now:   Mount Rainier Half & Trail Events (July 18-19, 2025)                                         Orca Half Marathon (September 20-21, 2025)

mount rainier trail event wander project

Pacific Runderland

The Pacific Runderland 5K & Kids Run is a great activity for families and hard-core runners alike to give back to Washington’s national parks. The USATF Certified 5k course is an out-and-back paved course along the White River that begins and ends at Roegner Park in Auburn.

A portion of each entry fee is given to Washington’s National Park Fund to support projects in the parks. Since it began, this event has generated tens of thousands of dollars in funding for the parks.

Learn more at pacificrunderlandevents.com.

Dick’s-A-Thon

Dick’s-A-Thon began in 2022 as a celebration of the memory of Ian Cox, an adventurer and lover of the North Cascades (read his story here). Through this truly unique event, participants circumnavigate Seattle via the classic hamburger drive-in, Dick’s, making a 26-mile loop of the city while eating the famed Dick’s menu items along the way.

All proceeds are donated to the Mountaineers and Washington search and rescue organizations, including WNPF. Through this event, thousands of dollars in funding have been donated.

Learn more at dicksathon.com.

Runners at the 2022 Dick's-A-Thon

We like Washington’s National Parks and the Pacific Northwest. We also like running. So, we thought we’d do something we love, in a place that we love to help preserve something we love.

 

Calling All Cyclists

RAMROD

RAMROD (Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day) is a one-day ultra-marathon cycling event. Put on by the Redmond Cycling Club, it combines the incomparable scenery of Mount Rainier National Park with a challenging course for 800 riders. With 10,000 feet of climbing over 150 miles, this cycling event is not for the faint of heart.

Riders are invited to donate to Washington’s National Park Fund when registering and at packet pickup, and some event tickets are auctioned off with 100% of proceeds (less entry fee) donated. Nearly $200,000 has been raised through this event over the years.

Learn more on the RAMROD webpage.

Cyclists on the road during RAMROD

Ride the Hurricane

Ride the Hurricane is a challenging round-trip bicycle ride up to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. Hosted by our friends at the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, this unique ride offers exclusive, vehicle-free access on your climb from Heart of the Hills up, with several route options available.

Proceeds are split between Washington’s National Park Fund, Peninsula Trails Coalition, and the Chamber, but riders also have the option to make an additional donation during registration. Thousands of dollars in funding have been donated to Washington’s National Park Fund through Ride the Hurricane to date.

Learn more at ridethehurricane.org.

Cyclists ride along Hurricane Ridge Road

Out and About

Pints for the Parks

WNPF partners up with local breweries and cideries for our Pints for the Parks events, where a portion of the proceeds from the duration of the event are donated back to the parks. At some events, we have guest speakers, a free raffle, and trivia!

Interested in brewing up a future Pints for the Parks event at your brewery/cidery/winery? Reach out to Kristen Oliphant, Events and Partnerships Manager, at kristen@wnpf.org.

 

Brewery event at Aslan Depot in BellinghamPints for the Parks at Aslan Depot in Bellingham

Nightfall Orphanage

Held at a private residence in West Seattle, this spooky neighborhood haunted experience is a different kind of fundraiser, bringing Halloween to life while benefitting the parks! All are welcome, but note that Nightfall Orphanage may be too intense for some younger children.

Nightfall Orphanage typically takes place on Halloween and weekends throughout October. Dates and times are subject to change, though, so be sure to check the website for the latest at nightfallorphanage.com.

 

Mr. Black at Nightfall Orphanage
Mr. Black at Nightfall Orphanage (photo by Kathryn Skvarla)

 

Cover photo: North Cascades National Park by Lindsey Allison Ganahl, and footer photo (below): Olympic National Park by John Gussman 📷