The course is what attracted me. It is a super flat, fully paved out and back course separated from traffic. It is hard to find a flat course in the … MORE
The course is what attracted me. It is a super flat, fully paved out and back course separated from traffic. It is hard to find a flat course in the Puget Sound Region. This if the best I’m aware of south of Renton. I’m happy to have set a huge PR here on a legitimate course that doesn’t have a huge elevation drop. Runners of all ability levels could PR here. It is lonelier at the faster paces, but clearly some other fast runners were attracted by the same conditions, because in the first year of the race 15 people finished under 1:30, 10 were 1:25 or faster and the top 3 were all under 1:20. Hopefully the conditions attract even more speedy runners, and other runners of all ability levels in the future. The Green River is a nice setting, but this time of year it doesn’t show as well as it could, because the trees don’t have their leaves yet. Orca events are always well organized.
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Flattest Half Marathon South of Seattle
The course is what attracted me. It is a super flat, fully paved out and back course separated from traffic. It is hard to find a flat course in the … MORE
The course is what attracted me. It is a super flat, fully paved out and back course separated from traffic. It is hard to find a flat course in the Puget Sound Region. This if the best I’m aware of south of Renton. I’m happy to have set a huge PR here on a legitimate course that doesn’t have a huge elevation drop. Runners of all ability levels could PR here. It is lonelier at the faster paces, but clearly some other fast runners were attracted by the same conditions, because in the first year of the race 15 people finished under 1:30, 10 were 1:25 or faster and the top 3 were all under 1:20. Hopefully the conditions attract even more speedy runners, and other runners of all ability levels in the future. The Green River is a nice setting, but this time of year it doesn’t show as well as it could, because the trees don’t have their leaves yet. Orca events are always well organized.
My new favorite half
I loved this run - paved trails through pretty parks and nature, and along the Green River. Nice and flat, but still interesting. Parking was easy and close, start/finish was … MORE
I loved this run – paved trails through pretty parks and nature, and along the Green River. Nice and flat, but still interesting. Parking was easy and close, start/finish was nice and well organized, Orca Running always does a great job and fun to see the partnership with REI. Plus the sun was out! I’ll be back next year!
Totally worth the last minute sign up!
On a whim I decided to sign up for this race the afternoon before, but I am so glad I did. I've lived in the Seattle-area for most of my … MORE
On a whim I decided to sign up for this race the afternoon before, but I am so glad I did. I’ve lived in the Seattle-area for most of my life, but I had never been on the Green River trail until today. All I can say is, I will definitely be back to do MANY more runs on that trail because it is so scenic. The course is also flat and fast— a great race to run if you’re looking to PR! The race was very well organized and the volunteers/staff were all so friendly! I also always love the medals and other swag from Orca Running races. Overall I definitely recommend this one and am hoping I will be back for it again next year!
A pretty course with PR potential
This was a great inaugural run put on by Orca Racing. The route is relatively flat on a nicely paved trail with pretty views of the river, mountain, and valley. … MORE
This was a great inaugural run put on by Orca Racing. The route is relatively flat on a nicely paved trail with pretty views of the river, mountain, and valley. There was a nice park for the start and finish line to hang out at and plenty of parking in a nearby commercial lot. The swag was super pretty and loved the soup at the finish.
Loving a South sound race!
Loved the course! Orca brought a race to the South Sound, so it was nice to not have to drive too far since I live in Pierce County! Nice and … MORE
Loved the course! Orca brought a race to the South Sound, so it was nice to not have to drive too far since I live in Pierce County! Nice and flat, and great views of the river and golf course! If the start time would have been a little earlier (like around 7 🤪), I would have give it a 10/10. But still, a fantastic inaugural race!
Flat, Fast, and Fun
I loved this race! The out-and-back course was almost completely car-free, so no watching for traffic or trying to stay next to the curb (or sucking car exhaust). It was … MORE
I loved this race! The out-and-back course was almost completely car-free, so no watching for traffic or trying to stay next to the curb (or sucking car exhaust). It was on a wide, asphalt trail that paralleled the Green River, so lots to look at. Course volunteers were super supportive and helpful. The aid stations were well stocked and at 3, 6, 7, and 10 miles. I’m not usually a half runner, but this event might have to become my new annual tradition. (Neat side bonus: the park at the start and finish had an actual bathroom. Like for real.) Orca did it again.