Moran Constitutional Relay
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Moran Constitutional Relay
The Moran Constitutional Relay is a team-based trail running event held at Moran State Park on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands. The course covers 70 miles and is divided into 12 legs. The event is held in two stages, with the first eight legs completed on Saturday and the remaining four legs completed on Sunday.
The course traverses a variety of terrains, including lowland forests, rocky balds, lakeshores, streams, and wetlands. A significant portion of the route includes a climb to the summit of 2399-foot Mount Constitution. While most trails are non-technical and well-groomed, some sections contain moderately technical parts and significant elevation changes. Individual leg distances range from 3 miles to 9 miles, and the total ascent and descent vary by leg.
Distances and Course Details
The event features 12 specific legs over two days:
- Leg 1: 5.9 miles (1207 ft climb)
- Leg 2: 3.9 miles
- Leg 3: 4.4 miles
- Leg 4: 5.2 miles (2260 ft climb)
- Leg 5: 7.3 miles
- Leg 6: 3.1 miles (1724 ft climb)
- Leg 7: 8.4 miles
- Leg 8: 5.3 miles
- Leg 9: 7.5 miles
- Leg 10: 4.3 miles (2211 ft climb)
- Leg 11: 8.6 miles
- Leg 12: 7.7 miles
Registration is open to teams of two to six runners. Each team member must complete at least two legs, though runners are permitted to complete consecutive legs if they choose. Teams are limited to 50 total spots. Registration includes five scheduled meals at the Environmental Learning Center, an event t-shirt, and finisher medals for teams that complete the entire course. Teams are required to provide one volunteer for a six-hour shift or pay an additional fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
