The Vashon Island Ultramarathon & Trail Run is the only event on Vashon Island to connect previously unconnected trail systems which span miles of the islands woods and open space encompassing local and county parks, natural preserves, and private property, giving participants a truly unique opportunity to explore all the beauty …
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The Vashon Island Ultramarathon & Trail Run is the only event on Vashon Island to connect previously unconnected trail systems which span miles of the islands woods and open space encompassing local and county parks, natural preserves, and private property, giving participants a truly unique opportunity to explore all the beauty that Vashon has to offer. Local runners come back year after year, as the budding trail running community flourishes. And runners from all over the globe come to experience the pristine single track and the small town flavor that makes this event a Pacific Northwest favorite.
The Vashon Island Ultramarathon & Trail Run was born from the spirit and enthusiasm the island community has for outdoor recreation and exploration. While it began as a “wouldn’t it be cool if” idea, the Ultramarathon has clearly found a home with Vashon’s running community. Over 45% of last years’ participants were from Vashon Island, as well as dozens of members of the community came out to volunteer and cheer on the runners.
While the distance and course are far from “easy”, due to the constantly changing terrain and footing, the organizers have been amazed by the number of islanders who have taken up trail running, and trained diligently, to make this event their first ultramarathon, their first 10 mile run, their first trail run and in some cases their first ever organized run. This outpouring of interest has inspired the Vashon Island Ultramarathon & Trail Run to re-dedicate its core of fostering physical fitness and outdoor exploration throughout the community – specifically in encouraging our youth to find a passion for running and exploring the beauty that Vashon’s trails have to offer. The Vashon Island Ultramarathon & Trail Run also continues to provide support to our local Park Districts and Land Trust lands – financially, physically, and through introducing people to their open spaces, with the goal to protect, preserve and maintain the natural condition, open space, and wildlife habitat of the land we pass through and the island we live on.
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Great small race -- fast course
- On Vashon Island -- easy to get to -- can take the bus - 10 mile race on the same day - little to no overlap on the course … MORE
– On Vashon Island — easy to get to — can take the bus
– 10 mile race on the same day – little to no overlap on the course though
– Three aid stations on this looped course
– Well marked, varied terrain and scenery
– Fantastic finish line food and beverages
Worth the hop to Vashon Island
Take a short ferry ride from West Seattle to run this trail run and check out quaint and quiet Vashon Island. The race is extremely well-run, and all the people … MORE
Take a short ferry ride from West Seattle to run this trail run and check out quaint and quiet Vashon Island. The race is extremely well-run, and all the people are friendly and out-going. The post-race food was awesome and the medal gets points for uniqueness- they are made out of green glass bottle bottoms. You can’t go wrong with this one if you are looking for an easy (flat) and short trail race.