Frankie Conway's Staging Area

This is a great trail run, but I am a road runner, it was very challenging for me.
Great production from the great people of Why Racing. Staff and volunteers were top notch.
Smaller race with several options to choose from over 2 days.
You get to run a trail around Henry Hagg lake with parts on the road.
Communication pre race was often and precise.
Parking was $7 and you can purchase when register for the race.
They also had camping at the lake rear the starting line.
Packet pick up was easy with several vendors.
Pre race they had fried oatmeal and coffee.
On the course there were limited aid stations maybe 3 total, which had water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit.
Bathrooms were only in a couple of spots on the course.
You get a post race meal hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, fruit, cookies, water and Gatorade
Race swag was a nice shirt with an awesome medal. Age group winners receive medal also.
Overall a great race that I would recommend.

Phenomenal job by the great staff and volunteers for Vacation Races!
I highly recommend Mount Rainier half marathon and 5K.
Mixed course of trail and road with a few technical spots.
Expo and packet pick up were super easy.
Aid stations along the course were well staffed with water, gnarly, fruit and gels.
If you complete both races Sasquatch Double, you get extra swag. Medal and shirt.
Post race snack boxes with bananas and chocolate milk.
Awesome finisher’s 🏅 along with a dri-fit shirt.
Another great race that should be on everyone’s list!

I would recommend this race if you are looking for a challenge.
Hills and altitude the second half were very tough for me even though I trained for hills
Race expo was on the smaller side
Medal was a little smaller for the half marathon, wife ran the 10K got the same medal
Shirt was nice
I placed 2nd in my age group and received a bag with a pair of socks, honey stinger waffles and some sports salve, bummed I did not get a medal
Awesome views along the Elk River

St. Jude half marathon is a great charity to support.
I was blown away by the young lady who sung the National Anthem
Packet pick up was more technical than most but they let you know in advance
Staff and volunteers were amazing
Course was good with some hills with awesome support at aid stations
Communication leading up to the race was awesome
Post race was great
Medal and shirt were high quality
I definitely would recommend this race

I expected this half to be my worst time ever since it is Summit to Summit but my time was where I had been running lately. First mountain was tougher than the last one and the last couple of miles are downhill.
Gorgeous views with fall colors
About mile 9 I was by myself and this deer walked out in front of me and just stood there looking at me, it was pretty awesome
Staff and volunteers were great
Packet pickup was super easy at expo
Swag was awesome medal had 3 spinners & lights up and I got a half zip pullover
Post race party had pizza, soup, chili, and donuts
I highly recommend this race and plan to run again in the future

Great course
Great volunteers and support
Amazing ocean view
Packet pickup was easy
Medal was a little small for the price
I wish I had did the 5K as well, to receive another medal

Well ran event, staff and volunteers were great. Quick to respond to question and emails about the race. Very nice medal. Views were amazing! Highly recommended!

Very fast down hill course with great views. Vacation races always puts on a outstanding event with great staff and volunteers. It should have been a PR for me but I was car sick the day before and still dealing with the after effects. Swag is great as always at VR.

A very well organized event with great staff and volunteers. It was a great course even though I struggled with humidity. But anytime your are at the beach it is good!

Watch the sunrise on the highway in the town.
Lots if down hill the first half in the highway then leads into town through some neighborhoods and would normally finish on K-State football field but COVID changed it this year. I think it has since returned to that finish.
Plenty of aid stations
COVID effected post race activities
Decent swag dr-fit shirt and medal
I would recommend this race

Very nice swag. Great staff and volunteers. Course was not bad, I did like the bricks at stock yards, blister on my feet from them. Great post race recovery snacks