Overview
Brace yourself for salt-sprayed bluffs, emerald forests, and the thrill of charging over the historic Deception Pass Bridge 180 feet above swirling tidal currents. These courses roam nearly every inch of Washington’s most-visited state park, mixing runnable seaside flats with spicy, root-laced climbs that keep your senses firing.
Rainshadow’s signature finish-line celebration, fresh stone-fired pizza, local craft pours, and live music, turns the race into a full-tilt trail-family reunion you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Registration
Opens
Aug 8, 2025, 12:00 PM
Closes
Dec 7, 2025, 11:59 PM
Registration Fee
$135, $160, 1K Free Fun Run
Official race details:
This race is Trail Mix Fund eligible!
The Trail Mix Fund helps remove barriers in trail racing by covering race entry fees for under-served and under-represented runners, creating a more diverse and welcoming start line.
Logistics
Driving Directions
Parking
Runners, crew, and visitors park at West Beach lot near the start. Overflow parking opens once the lot fills. No overnight parking at the start/finish. Follow volunteer direction and keep fire lanes clear.
Every vehicle in Deception Pass State Park must display a Discover Pass. Day and annual passes are sold online, at park kiosks, and at retailers such as REI. Rangers ticket vehicles without a pass.
Passes Required
Lodging
Fidalgo Country Inn, 15 miles from the start.
Hotels and B&Bs in Anacortes and Oak Harbor, each about 20 minutes away.
Quarry Campground inside Deception Pass State Park (reservations required; winter only site).
Policies
All runners must carry a visible bib and obey aid-station cutoffs. Early start option ONLY for those expecting 7+ hours. This is a safety rule. No outside aid except at aid stations (crew allowed only at designated spots).
Cutoff Enforcement
Miss a cutoff = ride back to finish
Refusing cutoffs = potential future ban
Event Details
Drop Bags
Label one bag per aid-station location with name, bib, and station. Leave bags on the corresponding tarps at check-in; volunteers shuttle them out and back. Unclaimed bags remain at the finish until 5:00PM Sunday before being donated. Finish-line bag drop available both days.
Bib Pick-up
Race-morning only at West Point Amphitheater; Saturday from 6:30AM and Sunday from 8:00AM. Bring photo ID; proxies are not permitted.
Schedule
Saturday
6:30AM → Runner check-in opens
7:00AM → 50K early start (7-plus-hour runners)
8:00AM → 50K regular start
10:00AM → Bowman Bay cutoff
1:00PM → Cornet Bay cutoff (mile 21.4)
2:30PM → Cornet Bay final cutoff (mile 28.2)
3:00PM–5:00PM → Finish-line pizza, beer, music
Sunday
8:00AM → Check-in opens
8:30AM → Kids 1K start
9:00AM → 25K start
12:15PM → Bowman Bay cutoff
12:00PM–4:00PM → Post-race party & awards
Cancelations & Deferrals
No refunds or bib transfers.
If canceling:
31+ days before = 50% race fee credit + 100% of extras
7–30 days = 50% race fee credit + 50% of extras
<7 days = no credit
Cancellation by Rainshadow due to weather, fire, or other = 50% credit.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome on course, at the Start & Finish and at aid stations so long as owners clean up and keep pets clear of tables and runners.
Kids
Kids can toe the line in the free 1K Fun Run or cheer from the sidelines.
Volunteers
Rainshadow Running thrives on volunteer magic. Shifts range from early-morning check-in to full-day aid-station gigs. Perks include free food, finish-line drinks, and credit toward a future Rainshadow race. Sign up by emailing info@rainshadowrunning.com.
Charity & Beneficiary
A portion of each entry supports Washington State Parks and local trail-maintenance nonprofits through Rainshadow’s For The Trails grant program.
Land Acknowledgement
The race takes place on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Samish and Swinomish tribes, who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial.
About
Rainshadow Running
Rainshadow Running is known for hosting some of the most scenic, challenging, and well-loved trail races in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2006, we've brought runners together on rugged mountain trails, coastal bluffs, and remote desert ridges, places that inspire awe and demand grit.
Our races are more than just miles; they’re celebrations of community, nature, and the wild beauty of the land. Whether you're chasing a PR or just here for the post-race party with wood-fired pizza and bluegrass music, you're part of the Rainshadow family.
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