Smuggler Poker Run

Welcome To The 48th Annual Smuggler Poker Run!

We are so excited that you will be joining us for the 48th Annual Smuggler Poker Run!
Gates open at 4 PM on Friday August 4th 2023. There will be no access to the park prior to that. As you arrive please have your ID ready and the registration team will get you checked-in and parked in your camp spot. Friendly reminder, if you are under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult to enter the property and take part in the event.

Please read the entire page for important rider and event information.

Prizes for the Top 3 Highest Overall Scores

$750

$500

$250

Have a question about the Smuggler Poker Run?

Click Here to contact the Smuggler Chair directly and ask your question.

Smuggler Course Information

Riders meeting Saturday & Sunday promptly at 8AM. Prizes tossed out at each meeting.

NEW FOR 2023 -- Introductory Course for Riders who are new to Poker Runs!

LONG COURSE SIGN-UP: 7AM-9AM

FIRST Bike out Long Course: 9 AM
LAST Bike out Long Course: 9:30AM

Long Course (Bikes Only) - Approx 55 miles mostly trails for Bikes only, for experienced riders.

Gas Truck for the long course leaves the Main Gate at 8:30 AM (Limited space 2 gal. cans only)

Saturday and Sunday

SHORT COURSE SIGN-UP: 7AM-10AM

FIRST Bike out Short Course: 10AM
LAST Bike out Short Course: 10:30AM

Short Course (Bikes, 3 & 4 Wheelers) - Approx 30 miles trails and logging roads for intermediate riders.

All 3 & 4 wheelers to be released after last 2 wheel bike is out.

Saturday and Sunday

INTRO COURSE SIGN-UP: 7AM-10AM

FIRST Bike out Introductory Course: 10:30AM
LAST Bike out Introductory Course: 11AM

Introductory Course (Bikes, 3 & 4 Wheelers) - Approx 12 miles mostly logging roads and trails for riders who are new to Poker Runs.

All 3 & 4 wheelers to be released after last 2 wheel bike is out.

Saturday Only

Have a question about the Smuggler Poker Run?

Click Here to contact the Smuggler Chair directly and ask your question.

Event Information

For Smuggler Course Riders:

Location: Tacoma Trail Cruisers Campground
9201 Sherman Valley Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512

Entry Fee:
- Mail/Web Pre-entry: $35.00 per day.
- Same Day Entry: $40.00 per day.
Weekend camping available $50.00 for the weekend per site. (Space is limited)
Day parking: $10 Fee payable at event
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL MOTORIZED VEHICLES
ORV Tags or Street licensed Bikes and SPARK ARRESTORS must have manufacture name and number. No exceptions.

Prizes:

To be awarded at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 6th, you do not need to be present to win.

Need not be present to win - check website for list of winners with instructions.
Tacoma Trail Cruiser members are not eligible.

Camping Information:

See the "Know Before You Go" section below.

The 25th Larry & Edna Davis Pee Wee Fun Run
SATURDAY ONLY!!!

Got Little Ones? They Can Ride Too!

Prizes for 1st-3rd and more!
(2022 was sponsored by JW Electric, LTS Express Transport and South Bound Motorsports)

Entry Fee: $20.00 post entry only - includes participant trophy
Age Limit:10 years and under, 1 Adult per entry
Sign up: 3:00-3:30 PM Saturday
Rider's Meeting: 3:30 PM
Start: 4:00 PM - Last Bike out 4:30 PM
Marked Course - approximately 3 miles/ Must have adult rider!

* This event is not eligible for Smuggler Prizes.

Gotta Question?

Click Here to contact the Smuggler Chair directly!

Know Before You Go

Making The Most Out Of Your Weekend:

2 days of riding the epic Capital Forest trail system.
Follow easy to follow marked loops for intermediate and advanced riders.
Make a bunch of new #FastFriends.
Raffles to win goodies from our awesome sponsors.
Shop for merch at Tacoma Trail Cruiser and vendor booths.
...and don't forget the memories memories memories!!!

Camping Facilities:

Need a Restroom? No RV? No problem! If you just have a trailer and need to use the (eh-hem) facilities, we'll have plenty of Sani-Cans available for you to use on-site.
If you're hungry, stop by the Tacoma Trail Cruisers Kitchen for a Barn Burger (with bacon... shhhhh).
Its usually scorching hot and dusty in August, so be sure to bring plenty of water for both on and off the trails.
PLEASE pick up after your dog's poo. Stomping in a giant pile of Fido's #2 can ruin even the brightest day. So please be a good neighbor and bring a scooper and baggies - and throw away in the proper trash receptacle.
Quiet time is from 11pm until 5am.
NO Pit Riding by adults or children on property other than to and from scheduled rides.

What to bring:

Headlamp or flashlight for after dark
Gas for your bike
Plenty of water for both on and off the trails
Cash for merch and the Tacoma Trail Cruisers Kitchen
Food if you don’t want to eat at the Tacoma Trail Cruisers Kitchen
All your riding gear
Camping gear
Portable phone charger (there is nowhere to charge your phone onsite)
Sunscreen
Camp chairs
Toolbox with essentials: spare inner tubes, chain lube, etc.
Doggie pooper scooper and poo baggies

Rules:

Name on ticket must match ID.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Helmets ON anytime a bike is in motion.
Buddy system only! Please do not go out into the woods by yourself. There are plenty of other riders on site who would join you!
No drinking and riding.
No burn outs or hot doggin’.
Trash must be properly disposed of - Please help us keep the site clean.
Parking decals must stay visible in rear-views.
No wood burning firepits - propane firepits are allowed.
No one is permitted to sell or handout anything on site (no stickers, flyers, business cards etc). We spend countless hours cleaning these items up as people trash them 99% of the time and again, it's not fair to our sponsors.
Everyone must pick up after their dog's poo and dispose in an appropriate trash receptacle.
Gate closes at 6pm sharp on Sunday. Please make sure that you're loaded up and headed home before 6pm. We will see ya next year!

This event will take place rain, shine, sleet, or snow!

Have a question about the Smuggler Poker Run?

Click Here to contact the Smuggler Chair directly and ask your question.

2022 Smuggler Results

We would like to thank everyone who supported Smuggler last year. Whether you are one of our amazing sponsors, came out to ride the trails, supported the folks who did ride, helped setup the booths, or came out for trail maintenance - We appreciate each and every single one of you!

Congratulations to Last Year's Winners!

Want to see the results from last year? Click this the button below to see the winners from the 47th Annual Smuggler Poker Run.

2022 Smuggler Winners