The Great Ferry Race
Race Information
This is a pretty unique course. Not only does it start by walking off a ferry, it’s a great blend of road and (tame) trail running. It’s about 3/4 on road and 1/4 on trail. The course takes advantage of some of Bainbridge Island’s wonderful parks and trails, including Grand Forest and Battle Point Park.
By most road race standards, this is a hilly course. By trail running standards, it’s quite flat. There is about 1400′ of elevation gain on this course, so make sure you train on some hills!
A word about the trails: these are not technical trails, so you do not need to be an experienced trail runner to do this course. That said, it’s always a good idea to be prepared, so it's recommended that you take some time to run on trails prior to the race. There are 4 well-stocked aid stations evenly spaced throughout the course.
Related Events
Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following Orca Running events.
Trail
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This race is part of the Run Super Series, it features a 5k, 10k, half, and full marathon.
One of the things we like is the terrain on the course. The run follows the mostly flat Yakima Greenway, however, you'll get full views of wineries, crops, and undulating terrain unique to the region.
Expect well supported out and back courses that are USATF certified (BQ eligible). Every participant will end up with a finisher medal and custom race shirt and a neck gaiter.
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