Okay, here is your Last Chance to run a half marathon or full marathon this year! The half marathon course is an out and back, and the full marathon course is the same out and back course two times, starting at Fairhaven Park Pavillion, running the Interurban trail out to …
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Okay, here is your Last Chance to run a half marathon or full marathon this year! The half marathon course is an out and back, and the full marathon course is the same out and back course two times, starting at Fairhaven Park Pavillion, running the Interurban trail out to Clayton Beach for the full 13.1 miles or 26.2.
This trail has spectacular views and very few hills, just enough hills to make it interesting and break up the flat sections. FYI: We have been known to have SNOW this time of the year so plan accordingly. The majority of this trail is covered with a canopy of trees which deflects some of the rain or snow, but this also means it doesn’t heat as fast as an open course would. It can get cold. The majority of the trail is an old railroad bed, very easy to run on gravel surface, with the exception of Arroyo Park. Arroyo Park is 3/4 of a mile, double track trail with a few bridges and a few fun hills. It is a very well maintained set of trails.
The bathrooms at Fairhaven Park will be unlocked as well as the warm heated Pavillion.
You should plan on being self-sufficient and carrying your own water and aid. The 1st aid station on the course is ~ 3.5 miles into the race off Chuckanut Crest Drive. In the 1/2 marathon you will run by this aid station twice, and 4 times in the full marathon. There will be an aid station at the turn around which you will access once in the 1/2 marathon and twice in the full marathon. We will also have an aid station at the start/finish so full 1/2 marathoners will have 3 chances to refill their water bottles, about every 3 to 3.5 miles, & marathoners will have 7 chances to refill their water bottles. We will have water, an electrolyte drink and other snacks at the aid stations. Usually I put some type of candy like candy corn, gummy bears, bananas, pretzels, typical ultra style foods. You won’t go hungry!
Keep an eye on the website for any changes to the event. Finishers will receive a Last Chance coin/medal similar to the quality of the Woolley Runs coin. We will provide food at the end like all the NW Ultra Events. While all your friends are recovering from their hang over and resting up before the evening’s festivities, you’ll be burning calories and ready to PARTY hardy knowing you’ve already burned off that extra beer or two, or three.
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Easy 50 Stater Access from YVR
As a Canadian attempting to run a half in all 50 states, this race is easily accessible from Vancouver airport. Pre-race communication was excellent, providing detailed instructions, especially around parking … MORE
As a Canadian attempting to run a half in all 50 states, this race is easily accessible from Vancouver airport.
Pre-race communication was excellent, providing detailed instructions, especially around parking onsite. The race director was thoughtful and caring, speaking at length prior to the start of the race. He had concerns about the route and directional markings and wanted each runner to be clear on the route. I found the route to be straightforward and since it was out and back, there was always another runner in sight. The race director was at the turnaround and as I was refueling at the aid station, he took the time to ask me whether the route was clear. There were three well stocked aid stations on the 13.1 mile course.
The course was mostly a well maintained, wide, hard packed gravel trail. There was a shorter section of single track. I ran using road running shoes, which was fine.
The race swag was underwhelming. I paid extra for a t-shirt, it’s average. The medal small and nothing special.
Overall, this was a decent, small trail race. 173 runners finished the half.
Cold run with unsuspecting switchbacks!
It was freezing and a rough start, but it had lovely views. The hot soup and food at the end was the greatest homecoming I could ask for! I only … MORE
It was freezing and a rough start, but it had lovely views. The hot soup and food at the end was the greatest homecoming I could ask for! I only wish there was a place to keep warm inside before the race starts. The medal was small but cute and the price doesn’t come with a shirt which is okay with me.