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Race: Deception Pass 25K Runner: Rohit Eipe Race Date: 12/12/2021 Location: Deception Pass State Park Results: Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/6376702014 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Beautiful scenery along the course; it was by the water most of the time and heavily wooded at other times. Well marked … Read more
Race: Secret Beach 50M Runner: Les Sheffield Race Date: 10/02/2021 Location: Gold Beach, OR Results: 4th Place OA Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/6055309227 3 Bests – What aspects of the Secret Beach 50 Mile did you like the most? 1. The beach section in the morning was fantastic. I love the fog and sound of crashing … Read more
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
Race: Oregon Coast 30K (Rainshadow Running) Runner: Jon-Erik J Race Date: 10/13/2019 Location: Yachats, Oregon Results: 6th OA, 3rd AG 3:01:54 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2787397044 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? – Beginning and ending “in town” creating a dynamic experience of a trail race coupled with a … Read more
Race: Sun Mountain 50k Runner: Anson F Race Date: 05/18/2019 Location: Sun Mountain/Winthrop WA Results: 71st OA, 56th GP Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2378414152 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Such a beautiful location. The Methow is gorgeous and the sunflowers were poppin’! Lots of single track. Some road … Read more
Race: Sun Mountain 50K Runner: Andrew K Race Date: 05/18/2019 Location: Winthrop, WA Results: 30th Overall, 6th Age. Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2378337490 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Course – it really impressed me because I envisioned it to be more like Yakima skyline, nowhere to hide etc. … Read more
Race: Sun Mountain 50K Runner: Trevor N Race Date: 05/18/2019 Location: Winthrop, WA Results: 8th place, 4:54:27 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2378302434 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Very beautiful course and location Good aid stations, support from volunteers, excellent finish-line fare, fun atmosphere Fast and runnable course Weird … Read more
Race: Sun Mountain 50k Runner: Chase P Race Date: 05/18/2019 Location: Winthrop, WA Results: 6:43 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2378503677 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery/views, people, those cushy trails! Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Nothing – this was … 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
On the eastern side of the Cascade mountains, the Yakima Skyline 25k out and back course is usually a warm reprieve from chilly, rainy weather in Seattle, Bellingham and Portland, with amazing views and warm temps. But, you’ll work for it with nearly 5,000 feet of gain over the course of two main climbs and … 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: Deception Pass 25k Runner: Tyler S Race Date: 12/09/2018 Location: Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island, Washington Results: 1st, 1:53:58 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2009134744 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Terrain variety and scenery – From running 200′ above the water on a bridge, along a beach, … Read more
Summary: The Orcas Island races are quintessential PNW races – challenging terrain, beautiful scenery (if the weather cooperates) and they bring a strong crowd of local Seattle trail runners and Rainshadow Running fans. With so many distance options, you have plenty of challenges to choose from! Information below is particularly helpful for the 100 mile … Read more
Race: Millerslyvania 50k Runner: Keith Laverty Race Date: 06/16/2018 Location: Olympia, WA Results: 1st, 3:12:13 (Currently ranked #5 in North America for 2018) Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1642802386 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The community feel Ability to run FAST I loved the finish line area on the … Read more
Race: Sun Mountain 25k Runner: Rohit E Race Date: 05/20/2018 Location: Methow Valley, WA Results: 3:54:50 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/1585482388 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Location: The Methow Valley in May is gorgeous. Moderate elevation in this race: About 2600-2700 ft total elevation gain, and mostly not … Read more