Deception Pass 50K Fall

Deception Pass 50K / 26.2M / 25K - Deception Pass State Park, Oak Harbor, WA

This trail race weekend in early November uses trails throughout Deception Pass State Park and runs along coastline, bluffs and forested singletrack. Courses run at sea level and high above the water and cross the historic Deception Pass Bridge twice. Surfaces include a short paved section at the start, a few other short pavement stretches, and mostly singletrack that can be rocky, rooty and narrow with short steep pitches.

Distances:

• 50K - 4,200 ft elevation gain and loss, four aid stations
• 26.2M - 3,650 ft elevation gain and loss, three aid stations
• 25K - 2,600 ft elevation gain and loss, one aid station
• 1K - 100 ft elevation gain and loss, no aid stations

Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, pickles, cookies or candy, a variety of gels, first aid supplies and feminine hygiene items. Drop bags are allowed at Bowman Bay for all longer races and at Cornet for 50K and 26.2M; volunteers move bags to and from aid stations.

Parking in the state park requires a Discover Pass. No overnight parking or camping is allowed at the start/finish area; there is campground lodging elsewhere in the park. Crews may support runners only at designated aid stations. An early start option is available for 50K and 26.2M runners who expect to need extra time to meet aid station cutoffs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.