Deception Pass 50K Fall
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Deception Pass fall races
A series of trail races takes place at Deception Pass State Park in Oak Harbor, Washington on November 7 and 8. The event offers multiple distances that run through the park terrain, crossing the Deception Pass Bridge twice, and covering trails at sea level and on bluffs above the water.
- 50K: 4,200 ft gain and loss; 4 aid stations.
- 26.2M: 3,650 ft gain and loss; 3 aid stations.
- 25K: 2,600 ft gain and loss; 1 aid station.
- 1K: 100 ft gain and loss; no aid stations.
Courses start at Cranberry Lake Day Use Area, include about one mile of paved park road at the start, and are otherwise mostly single track. Trails vary from smooth sections to rocky and rooty footing, with some short paved stretches and two longer paved sections on Cornet Bay Road for the 50K and 26.2M. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, basic food, some gels, and first aid supplies. Drop bags are allowed at Bowman Bay for all longer races and at Cornet for the 50K and 26.2M.
Parking in the park requires a Discover Pass and there is no overnight parking at the start/finish area. Quarry Campground remains available for camping. An early start option exists for 50K and 26.2M runners who expect to need more than 7.5 hours to finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
