Description
Come participate in the 18th annual White Salmon Backyard Half and 4 Miler! The gun goes off at 9:00 am for both the 4 mile and half marathon race and we are running a Lollipop Course. Same scenic vistas, challenging trails and awesome aid stations! Did I mention.... gorgeous trails! This event is a fundraiser for our White Salmon Cross Country program. We suggest a donation in addition to the registration fee to support the team even more!
Registration/Start/Finish
- Registration and the Start/Finish will be at Rheingarten Park at N. Main Ave and NW Lincoln St.
- 7:00 am check-in and day of registration opens.
- 8:55 am is the pre-run meeting at the start line, which will be on Washington St. and N Main Ave.
- Both the 1/2 Marathon and the 4 Mile Race Begin at the same time and place!
- If you drop out please check in at the finish line so we know you are safe!
Course
- The course involves a challenging climb and descent with gorgeous views of the Columbia River. The course will be marked with paint and orange surveyors tape.
- The trail portion of the 1/2 Marathon course is about 12.3 miles and is a big Lollipop Loop.
- The trail portion of the 4 mile course is about 2.5 miles and is a small loop on hilly terrain with gorgeous views!
- The road portion of the course is around a mile each way, to get you to and from the trail.
- No dogs are allowed.
- There will be 3 aid stations.
- The first full aid station is about 30 to 40 minutes from the start depending on how quick you are. Make sure to bring a water bottle. Especially if it is hot!
Day of Registartion
You can still register for the race at the start line!!! See you there! We take cash, checks, and Venmo!
Event's current local time: 8:49 AM PT