Race Details
RUNNERS OF THE SAGE operates under a special use permit from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Employer.
WHEN: Saturday May 25th, 2024
Half Marathon/5 Mile/5K all start at 8 AM
1 Mile Kids Run Starts at 9 AM
REGISTRATION/COST:
Half Marathon - $65 Early Bird price through Dec 31st - shirts included with Pre-Registration; $75 Regular price until April 30th, then $85 until online registration closes Thursday May 15th. $75 Day of Race Registration(no shirt).
5 Mile - $25 Early Bird price through Dec 31st - shirts not included; $35 Regular price until April 30th, then $45 until online registration closes Thursday May 15th. $45 Day of Race Registration.
5k - $20 Early Bird price through Dec 31st - shirts not included; $30 Regular price until April 30th, then $40 until online registration closes Thursday May 15th. $40 Day of Race Registration.
1 Mile Hurricane Hustle Kids Run - Free and begins at 9 AM. We highly encourage parents to register their kids online.
WHERE: JOSEPH, OREGON CITY PARK
PACKET PICKUP: Pick up your race packet with bib and goodies at Quickhatch in Joseph Oregon from 3-5 PM on May 24th or starting at 6:30-7:45 AM at the race start at Joseph City Park on the day of the race.
GEAR: Weather can be unpredictable this time of year so come prepared and ready for rain/sun/wind/or snow.
REASON: Runners of the Sage mission is to encourage more active and healthy lifestyles. We want to get Wallowa County out and running together! Also with this run we are helping raise funds for the Wallowa Land Trust, whose mission is to protect the rural nature of Wallowa County by working cooperatively with private landowners, Indigenous people, local communities and governmental entities to conserve land. www.wallowalandtrust.org
AWARDS: There will be awards for the top 3 Male and top 3 Female Overall finishers for the Half, 5 Mile, and the 5k. Each Participant will recieve a finisher medal.
ITINERARY:
SATURDAY MAY 25th-
7:30 AM - Half Marathon Early Start(Early Starters not eligible for overall awards)
8:00 AM - Half Marathon Start/5 Mile/5K Start
9:00 AM - Hurricane Hustle Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (12 and under and free)
Noon- We will have a 4 hr cutoff time(which means race coordinators will make our way to lunch) and invite all to lunch at Blythe Cricket and then to the wonderful Wallowa County Farmers Market at Stein Distillery's Parking Lot on the north side of Joseph.
Time TBD - Post Race Yoga at Joseph City Park or at The Place if inclement weather. Taught by Esther of Salutations Studio.
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MERCHANDISE: Tri Blend Bella Canvas Unisex T-Shirts are included with Pre-Registration for Half Marathoners and $30 extra for 5 Mile and 5K Participants.
Runners of the Sage Merchandise will be available for purchase.
All proceeds go towards continuing and bettering these events! Thank you!
Course Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Half Marathon - This is an out and back, hilly and challenging Half marathon Course. It starts at 4200 ft elevation at Joseph City Park and climbs to a mile high at 5100 ft. The first 3 miles are paved, the next 6 miles are all maintained dirt road surface, and then last 3 are paved. This could be one of the most scenic half marathons in the Northwest with constant views of the Wallowa Mountains, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Seven Devils, and High Valleys. There will be an aid station at the Grange Mile 3ish and 10ish. Another water station at the Hurricane Creek Trailhead at mile 6.5.
5 Mile - This is an out and back road run. It covers the first 2.5 Miles of the Half Marathon Course.
5K - This course is an out and back road run. It covers the first 1.55 miles of the Half Marathon course.
Lodging
Kokanne Inn - Tell them you are coming for the race and receive 25% off on your stay - 2 Night Minimum stay - https://www.kokaneeinn.com/
Wallow Lake Vacation Rentals
Wallowa Lake State Park
Sure Stay Plus Enterprise Oregon 25% Discount
PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2019- https://www.itsyourrace.com/Results.aspx?id=11777&y=2019
2021- https://www.itsyourrace.com/results.aspx?id=11777
Event's current local time: 6:31 PM PT
