Orcas Island 25k

09/03/2020

Hi folks!! Registration for our Wonderland Virtual Race is still open. You can join us from anywhere in the world! Distances from 5k all the way to 100 miles.

We’re lovin’ this race logo and it looks amazing on our hoodies and tees. Today is the last day to order merch if you want it in your hands by our post race party on September 26th. (Save the date!)

Thanks so much to everyone who has already signed up or bought merch. Your support keeps us going and is so appreciated!

More info can be found at http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/wonderland.html?fbclid=IwAR1OypsE7Nmd7n1I5oz6p9uLPSTFicJvYHph2_e6JtCtzHHWjAbZtWbBHPU

01/22/2020

Living in the Pacific Northwest we all know what winter is like. If you forgot, it's going to be wet and chilly!!

We are sure that all of the participants are packing as we speak (no one does this last minute right?). As you do prepare for your adventure on the Island, please be thoughtful regarding the gear you choose.

Be ready to get wet. Whatever that means for you, be it a change of clothes in your pack, at the finish line, or in your car, know that you will most likely need it. A rain jacket isn't a bad idea either....especially if you anticipate a long day on the trails.

All in all, we want you have a great time regardless of the weather curveballs mother nature throws our way.

Start time in t-minus 2 DAYS 18 HOURS 48>< MINUTES

**Update from course marking**
It is going to be cold as well. PLEASE bring any and all the items you like to keep you warm.... like extra warm gloves, warm jacket, base layer, leggings etc etc

01/09/2020

ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS! Hope everyone's taper goes well..... 😏

12/23/2019

Hello runners! Did you know the parking lot at Camp Moran is very small? It would be a huge help to us and our volunteers if you all could carpool for race day.

At Rainshadow, we do our best to carpool to races - here we are carpooling to Deception Pass a few weeks ago (two humans plus a pup!). Talk amongst yourselves on this thread to find carpool buddies 🚗🚗

12/14/2019

It's a tradition at our Orcas races to do screen-printed shirts (and sometimes other swag) from the thrift store - we're hoping to carry on this tradition this year!

12/05/2019

7 weeks until Orcas 25k! Looking forward to seeing you all at the finish line for some pizza and beer (oh yeah, and also some running thrown in).

07/10/2019

Today is the last day to register for the Orcas Island 25k lottery!

This race is sold out and there is no wait list. We do allow runners to transfer their bibs if they cannot make it to the race. Please visit our website (www.rainshadowrunning.com) for more race details and information on bib transfers. The Orcas Island 25k is unique in the trail running world, with...

01/28/2019

Glenn Tachiyama's photos from yesterday are now available and results are posted.

Here's the link to the photos, check'em out and buy a few to support your local photographer: http://bit.ly/OI25-19

And here are the results, we had a new male course record and 2nd fastest female time(on the new, significantly harder course than the old days): https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=58181 #

01/28/2018

Congratulations to all the 25K runners today. The trail conditions were tough and we are so proud of all the runners today! Results are now posted on Ultra Signup:

01/25/2018

The snow has begun up high on the race course. Could have as much as 8 inches fall by the start of the race. Most of the course will probably be snow free but up to 5-6 miles will probably have at least some snow.

We hope the park will be able to keep the road open for our volunteers to get to the Mt Constitution aid station but the road will likely be closed to the public. If the road is really bad we might have to move the aid station to cold spring or if the road is really really bad we'll have to use a snow alternate route that doesn't even go up mt constitution(we've only had to do that once though in 13 years, 2008 I think). We'll try to keep everyone updated but because the majority of the snow is not supposed to fall until Friday night it might be an early Saturday am decision which if that happens we'll announce at check-in/pre-race briefing.

01/25/2018

If anyone is traveling to Orcas Island today or tomorrow, please check the ferry schedule and Washington State Ferry's website for updates on this developing story:

ANACORTES, Wash. - A rescue operation is underway after a Jeep Cherokee crashed through a barrier and plunged into the water at the Washington State Ferries terminal at Anacortes, officials said. At least one person was inside the vehicle.The emergency has

01/18/2018

Trail work opportunity on Orcas Island this Saturday:

Volunteer for Trail Clearing this Saturday January 20. Meet at 9:00 am at Cascade Lake. Will shuttle to cover North Boundary Trail from Cold Springs to Mountain Lake. Many blowdowns of hemlock trees in this segment. Bring gloves, hand saw, or chain saw and some snacks. Let Randall Ga***rd know if you can make it.