Mt Si Marathon Relay
Want to try your first relay race? How about a relay that won’t keep you up all night? The Mt Si Marathon Relay is great for first-timers, as well as for seasoned teams seeking a fun event without too many logistics. There are five people per team, with each team member running one leg of 3-7 miles. Your team of five can ride in one vehicle. Team categories are determined by total team age on race day, which allows flexibility in assembling your team.
Most of the 26.2-mile course is on the hard-packed Snoqualmie Valley Trail. The trail’s gentle grade is excellent for running with spectacular views. There are five individual legs, with each team member running one. Exchanges are well-marked and manned by volunteers. Method of exchange is a simple touch off by hand.
Ultras
As with the relay, the ultra events are excellent venues for runners stepping up to a 50K or 50-mile distance for the first time. The trail is generally smooth without too much elevation, with very good support on the course.
For 50-milers there are six full aid stations and three mini food/water stations. For 50K participants, there are three full aid stations and two mini food/water stations. Of course everything that makes the ultras good for first-timers also makes it a fast and rewarding adventure for experienced ultra runners.
Categories are Open (under 40) and Masters (40+), for both men and women.
Half Marathon and Marathon
The half marathon and marathon distances are good options for those that want to run the race but do not want to run a full ultra distance. The trail is generally smooth without too much elevation, with very good support on the course.
For half marathon participants, there are 2 full aid stations along the course. For marathon participants, there are 2 full aid stations along the course and a full aid station at the turn around point.
Categories are Open (under 40) and Masters (40+) for both men and women.
Finish line
Refreshments will be available at the finish area. A limited number of shirts from this year and previous years will be for sale.
Event history
The event began as the “Falls to Gasworks Relay” in 1983, beginning at Mt Si High School near Snoqualmie Falls and ending at Gasworks Park in Seattle. In 1999, the event was moved to the Snoqualmie Valley and was renamed the Mt Si Relay & Ultra Run. In 1999 the solo run was 52.1 miles, and in 2000 it was changed to a 50.0 miles. In 2003, a 50K solo run was added and the name was changed to Mt Si Relay & Ultra Runs.
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Fun, Fast Relay
Looking for your first relay? This is a great relay to cut your teeth on. The logistics are simple, the atmosphere is spirited, the views of Mt Si are awesome, … MORE
Looking for your first relay? This is a great relay to cut your teeth on. The logistics are simple, the atmosphere is spirited, the views of Mt Si are awesome, and the course is relatively easy. We just keep going back to this spring run because it’s so easy to do, and who doesn’t want to spend half a day with a team of good friends doing what we all love to do… running trails in the Pacific Northwest! Relay races don’t get much easier than this one, so check it out!