Deception Pass Half Marathon
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Deception Pass Half Marathon & 10K
The event takes place at Deception Pass State Park, with start and finish at the East Cranberry Lake Picnic Area. The courses run along low-traffic paved park roads and mostly single-track trails that are sometimes smooth but often rocky and rooty. The half marathon crosses Deception Pass twice via the Deception Pass Bridge and includes sections along Rosario Head, Lighthouse Point and Lottie Point trails.
Distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- The Double (19.3 miles combined)
Elevation and aid stations are published for each distance: the half lists about 2,100 ft elevation gain and loss with aid stations near miles 5.1, 8.2 and 11.0; the 10K lists about 1,100 ft gain and loss with an aid station near mile 4; The Double combines the two courses. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, pickles, cookies or candy, some gels, and basic first aid and feminine hygiene supplies.
Runners should expect technical footing, narrow twisty trails and short but sometimes steep hills. Drop bags are allowed at the Bowman Bay aid station for half marathon runners; no drop bags for the 10K. Crew access is limited; crew support on course is restricted to specified locations. Parking inside the park requires a Discover Pass. A post-race gathering offers pizza and local beer and cider; guest meal fees are charged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
