This race is definitely one of my all-time favorites! Point to point course on packed dirt/gravel, gentle downhill means a fast finish! Can't beat this gorgeous forest trail for scenery. … MORE
This race is definitely one of my all-time favorites! Point to point course on packed dirt/gravel, gentle downhill means a fast finish! Can’t beat this gorgeous forest trail for scenery. Good selection of finish line snacks and good-looking race swag! You can never go wrong with and Orca Running event, always well organized and fun!
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Beautiful Downhill Course
This race is definitely one of my all-time favorites! Point to point course on packed dirt/gravel, gentle downhill means a fast finish! Can't beat this gorgeous forest trail for scenery. … MORE
This race is definitely one of my all-time favorites! Point to point course on packed dirt/gravel, gentle downhill means a fast finish! Can’t beat this gorgeous forest trail for scenery. Good selection of finish line snacks and good-looking race swag! You can never go wrong with and Orca Running event, always well organized and fun!
One of my favorites
Beautiful downhill course with a beer garden waiting at the finish line. A start with small waves means you're not tripping over each other. The shuttle to the start is … MORE
Beautiful downhill course with a beer garden waiting at the finish line. A start with small waves means you’re not tripping over each other. The shuttle to the start is smoothly run and I appreciate the gear check and extra port-a-potties once you get to the start line. A race I always look forward to!
My favorite half
This is a fast course due to it being 90% downhill. I ran it for the second time this year and was not disappointed. Well supported throughout and beautiful views … MORE
This is a fast course due to it being 90% downhill. I ran it for the second time this year and was not disappointed. Well supported throughout and beautiful views along the way. I am determined to make this an annual end of summer race!
My First Half
Gorgeous Scenery. Very well organized. Super Aid Stations. Amazing Volunteers. Would run it again. Can't wait until next year when I get the chance! MORE
Gorgeous Scenery. Very well organized. Super Aid Stations. Amazing Volunteers. Would run it again. Can’t wait until next year when I get the chance!
Beautiful downhill course
Lots of shuttles to get racers to the start and I appreciated porta-potties at the shuttle pick up area and near the start. The waves started a minute or two … MORE
Lots of shuttles to get racers to the start and I appreciated porta-potties at the shuttle pick up area and near the start. The waves started a minute or two early, but that wasn’t horrible. Great food at the end and beautiful meals.
Great organization
Downhill trail run on old railway line. Mostly hard packed gravel. Fast course. Small waves so your field isn’t too crowded. Good food options and beer afterwards. Park at the … MORE
Downhill trail run on old railway line. Mostly hard packed gravel. Fast course. Small waves so your field isn’t too crowded. Good food options and beer afterwards. Park at the end and take a bus to the start.
Scenic fast run
This is a beautiful route on a well maintained trail down the mountain. It is a fast course for the first 10 miles, but the last 2 miles feel tough … MORE
This is a beautiful route on a well maintained trail down the mountain. It is a fast course for the first 10 miles, but the last 2 miles feel tough because they flatten out more than the earlier miles.
As a first race, this was a nice one to do as it definitely felt well-organized. I did not feel crowd pressure even though it was a huge field of contestants since there were release waves for the start. The aid stations were well placed on the race and right where they were promised. It was smooth sailing and I appreciate that.
I will probably return to run this again!
This is my fav race!
What’s not to love?! Downhill on dirt, gorgeous scenery, a really smoothly run race, great medal and shirt, and a beer garden! It’s the best! MORE
What’s not to love?! Downhill on dirt, gorgeous scenery, a really smoothly run race, great medal and shirt, and a beer garden! It’s the best!
OMG so beautiful
Not my first half, but my first Iron Horse. Not only did I PR , but it was such a beautiful run. Great post run food. As usual Orca puts … MORE
Not my first half, but my first Iron Horse. Not only did I PR , but it was such a beautiful run. Great post run food. As usual Orca puts on the best runs. Love them
Beautiful run
Beautiful run. Course has only been 13 miles last two years so slightly short. Excellent food afterwards. Nice quality medal and softest shirts you will ever get. Excellent course for … MORE
Beautiful run. Course has only been 13 miles last two years so slightly short. Excellent food afterwards. Nice quality medal and softest shirts you will ever get. Excellent course for a PR.
Best First Half
This was my first ever Half Marathon; however, not my first Orca run. This was an amazing experience for a first time Half! Plenty of restrooms at the parking/ finish … MORE
This was my first ever Half Marathon; however, not my first Orca run. This was an amazing experience for a first time Half! Plenty of restrooms at the parking/ finish line, smooth shuttles to the start, didn’t do gear check so no comment there, beautiful course (essentially flat/ downhill, loose gravel trail with amazing scenery.), Only 1 restroom on course at about the 5.5 mile mark, plenty of hydration stations, first aid monitors on course riding back and forth the whole time, finish line completely set up and prepared for ALL racers (including me who was almost the last one!!). Still plenty of food and beverage, entertainment, etc when I got there. I will definitely ne doing this one again!!!
All dad jokes aside
All dad jokes aside, this was a pretty great race not my fastest. But that’s not what it’s about anymore for me. It has a nice staggered start to adjust … MORE
All dad jokes aside, this was a pretty great race not my fastest. But that’s not what it’s about anymore for me. It has a nice staggered start to adjust for aid stations and finish lines. Which is a great idea. It’s lovely and downhill, just ask my quads how they’re feeling today. Refreshingly sore. Orca running puts on a good show. You can tell they like doing this. My favorite part where the red vines and tofu dogs at the finish. The medal is quite pretty. And Orca Running gives out extra metals for participants from multiple races throughout the year. Which is also pretty cool. Packet pick up is a breeze, two locations on two different days which make it easy for options. And it’s no stress to pick up a friend bib. I think this is my new end of summer race. Five stars will (maybe) run again.
My Best Run
This is an amazing course to ensure you sub 2 and break your PR. It's a beautiful run, and you will feel like you're floating through the majority of the … MORE
This is an amazing course to ensure you sub 2 and break your PR. It’s a beautiful run, and you will feel like you’re floating through the majority of the race as you run down a slight decline.
My favorite half marathon
This was my first time running the Iron Horse Half and why did I wait so long? It is now my favorite half! Well run as always by Orca Running. … MORE
This was my first time running the Iron Horse Half and why did I wait so long? It is now my favorite half! Well run as always by Orca Running. Good aid stations and 2 spots with port-a-potties along the course (thank you)!! Gorgeous scenery. I enjoyed every moment of this race and got my first sub 2hr half!! Loved it.
Beautiful course
It’s a really easy course, with great scenery. Although it’s not as big as some other races with fewer volunteers, it never felt like it slowed me down or I … MORE
It’s a really easy course, with great scenery. Although it’s not as big as some other races with fewer volunteers, it never felt like it slowed me down or I had to wait for long at any point in the process (packet pickup, start line, water stations, gear check, etc). Everything was super smooth.
I was very pleased with the race!
I only wish I could have put up a better time. Had I not run a 5K the day before I just have to believe I would have been sub-2 … MORE
I only wish I could have put up a better time. Had I not run a 5K the day before I just have to believe I would have been sub-2 hours (Lesson Learned). Next year I will be better! 🙂
Great PR course!
An amazingly fast course through the beautiful forest surrounding North Bend. The course was 90% downhill and the terrain was alright—mostly gravel with a few asphalt sections. Despite the “narrow” … MORE
An amazingly fast course through the beautiful forest surrounding North Bend. The course was 90% downhill and the terrain was alright—mostly gravel with a few asphalt sections. Despite the “narrow” trail, there was plenty of room to pass other runners.
The post-run snacks were amazing! Very friendly volunteers and participants. I would highly recommending registering for a PR and great race!
The most beautiful course ever.
This was the most beautiful course that I have ever run! Scenery was gorgeous and the weather was perfect. Running in the fresh air is the best feeling ever? MORE
This was the most beautiful course that I have ever run! Scenery was gorgeous and the weather was perfect. Running in the fresh air is the best feeling ever?
Well-organized, fun, downhill course
Running a half-marathon on a course that is almost entirely downhill is super fun! Orca Running does a fantastic job of organizing: great communications, easy shuttles, friendly volunteers, good refreshments. … MORE
Running a half-marathon on a course that is almost entirely downhill is super fun! Orca Running does a fantastic job of organizing: great communications, easy shuttles, friendly volunteers, good refreshments. Their medals are works of art. I loved this event! My only suggestion for improvement for them is to source women’s shirts that are true to size.
If you have bad ankles (not naughty, just floppy), you should know the trail is varied in texture. Parts of it have larger-sized gravel, there are some divots here and there, and some uneven ground–i.e. it is a trail run, not a road race.
I thought I was through with half-marathon-ing, but this event has me reconsidering that decision.
This is a must run! Top notch!!
Super well organized, beautiful start and fun finish areas. Fast downhill, lots of friendly runners and excellent Pacers. Can't say enough good things about it! MORE
Super well organized, beautiful start and fun finish areas. Fast downhill, lots of friendly runners and excellent Pacers. Can’t say enough good things about it!