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Race: Orcas Island Trail Marathon Runner: Mark Droge Race Date: 05/08/2021 Location: Orcas Island, WA Results: 5:48 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5264600518 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? This is by far the most beautiful run to date. The straits of Juan de Fuca, around a couple of lakes, … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50k Runner: Tyler Sprague Race Date: 02/01/2020 Location: Orcas Island, WA Results: 3rd OA Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/3066423971 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Views — one of the prettiest races out there without venturing into true wilderness or deep into public lands/national parks. … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50K Runner: Jon-Erik J Race Date: 02/01/2020 Location: Moran State Park, Orcas Island, WA Results: 2nd, 5:08:08 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/3067128328 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The race is held on an island in the San Juans of the Salish Sea giving this even … Read more
Orcas Island ½ Marathon – May 11, 2019 “This course is well marked! In fact, you’ll probably find it the best marked course you’ve ever run” I overhear the announcer say at the pre-race meeting. This is about all I glean from the pre-race meeting as we are saying good bye and good luck to … Read more
Race: Orcas 50K Runner: Yvonne Naughton Race Date: 02/02/2019 Location: Orcas Island, WA Results: 3rd Female 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Location! It’s difficult to top a magical PNW island when it comes to running a trail race. Race weekend is a very special experience from riding … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50 km Runner: Amber P Race Date: 02/02/2019 Location: Moran State Park, Orcas Island Results: 8:15:55 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course is fast and not super technical. In the right conditions, you can fly on the downhill. The scenery is amazing. You … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 25k Runner: Elizabeth Carey Race Date: 01/26/2019 Location: Orcas Island, Washington Results 4th female – https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=58181#id1246103 Strava Activity Link https://www.strava.com/activities/2105335799 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery: What an incredible location to visit! It’s no wonder Oprah bought property on the island. Atmosphere: Rainshadow Running’s … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 25k Runner: Paul Weeks Race Date: 01/26/2019 Location: Moran State Park, Orcas Island, WA Results: 2nd place, 2:08:38, https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=58181 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2105374065 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The people. Rainshadow puts on great events that have a warm and local feel. Lots of smiling faces … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50k Runner: Pritam D Date: 2/3/2018 Location: Orcas Island, WA Results: 8:10:25 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1390339932 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Orcas Island in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and the views from Mt. Constitution are stunning! Tough race! 8400 feet of vert over 31 miles! … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50k Runner: Roey P Race Date: 2/3/2018 Location: Orcas Island, WA. Results: 7:17 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1390322486 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery: By far one of the most gorgeous routes I’ve ever run. Even though the top of Mt. Constitution was fogged in, … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50k Runner: Stephanie G Date: 2/3/2018 Location: Orcas Island, WA Results: 5:40:39, 1st female, 7th overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1390469533 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Much of my race experience seems to be based on the weather, so the fact that it was pleasant, not pouring, … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 100 miler – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/orcas-island-100.html Runner: Ricardo H Date: 2/19/2016 Location: Orcas Island The distance raced and other options 100 miler. There is also on a 25k and a 50k on different weekends. Results – 9th overall, 26:44 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Scenery Aid stations and race organization … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 50k – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/orcas-island-50k.html Runner: Stephanie G Date: 2/6/2016 Location: Orcas Island Distance raced and other options: 50k. 25k is the week before and the 100 miler is two weeks after the 50k. Results: 90th overall, 11th female; 6:23.15. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The views. I love running near the … Read more
Race: Orcas Island 25k – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/orcas-island-25k.html Runner: Dionne H Date: 1/30/2016 Location: Orcas Island Distance raced and other options: 25k. 50k is one week later and the 100 miler is two weeks after the 50k. Results: 127th place, 53rd female in 3:49.51 3 Bests: The scenery/location, how well the race is organized, awesome race director and volunteers. Not so much: How chaotic … Read more