Yakima River Canyon Marathon Application

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GENERAL MARATHON RACE INFORMATION Course Description: This point-to-point marathon course is exceptionally scenic as it offers spectacular views of the Yakima River Canyon. It starts on Canyon Road .2 miles south of the Berry Road intersection in Ellensburg, Washington. After two loops, it proceeds directly south to the canyon. There are two major hills and many curves as the course follows the Yakima River downstream on the asphalt surfaced highway. The long downhill just before the finish in rural Selah, Washington, near the canyon's mouth, contributes to the net elevation loss of a few hundred feet as it brings the participants to the Yakima Valley orchard and ranch country. Certified Distance: The Yakima River Canyon Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles and is USATF certified. #WA -12042 -MN. Weather: For April 4th, the average low temperature is 30 degrees and the average high is 55 degrees. Course Support: Aid stations will be located every 2-3 miles to provide water and other beverages and medical aid of band-aids and petroleum jelly. Medical personnel and restrooms will be available throughout the race. Race Start: Use Exit 109 from 1-90. Go south past the Flying J Truck Plaza. Take the first left onto Berry Road to the race start headquarters at the Days Inn, 901 Berry Road. The Starting line is on Canyon Road .2 miles south of the Berry Road intersection. For safety reasons, running in the right lane is recommended, but not mandatory. Race Finish: Use exit 26 from 1-82. Take Highway 821 north about 3 miles. Course Closure: The course will be open for 7 hours. Runners and walkers who have not finished by 3:00 p.m. will be given a ride to the finish area. Earty starts are allowed only with snesintyermisst n Only gffielat and lora) vehicles are allowed on the ratae rey�r g, Spectators may view the race at the start, finish and Thrall Road intersection with Canyon Road. There are no accessible intersections in the canyon. No bicycles or baby iojers are alloweii on the royrse, Participants receiving support from bicyclists, unregistered runners, or unofficial vehicles will he disqualified. Late Packet Pickup: At the Days Inn in Ellensburg from 6:00-7.45 a.m. on race day. There will he no day -of -race registration. Personal Gear: Drop bags to go to the Finish Area may be left at the designated vehicle in front of the Days Inn on race morning before 7:45 a.m. Do not place cash or expensive items in the bags. The bags will be supervised, but we will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Race Results: Race results will be posted as soon as available. Internet posting will be at www.hcrunners.org and www.marathonguide.com. Awards ceremony at 4:00 p.m. at the Selah Civic (enter. -rpz . Registration is online at www.yokimariver(anyonmaralhon.com. The cost is $80.00 until 2/29/20, then $95.00 until 4/1/20 and $110.00 with rnch nr n rhark nn 4/3/90_ RACE HEADQUARTERS Selah Civic (enter - 216 South First Street, Selah, WA 98942 Activities At The Race Headquarters ® Packet Pick-up and Late Registration Friday, April 3, 2020, 3:00-8:00 p.m. ® Pasta Feed - April 3, 2020, 5:30-8:00 p.m. (Adults $10.00 - Children $5.00) ® Shuttle Bus Service to Race Start Saturday, April 4, 2020, 6:00 a.m. sharp! ® Shuttle Service from Finish between 11:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. from finish area. ® Shuttle Bus Service to Ellensburg - at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. from finish area. ® Awards (eremony/Meal - Awards Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. followed by a baked potato meal and prize drawings for those in attendance. Athletes are encouraged to purchase additional tickets for friends and family when registering. limited extra tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Course Records: (Wheelchair) Richard Le -1:16:28 Male: Jose Garcia - 2:29:43, Female: Mary Hanna - 2:58:06 Marathon Awards: Awards will he presented to the top three male and female finishers and to the first three finishers in the age divisions (male & female 19 and under, then five year increments to 85+.) All entrants will receive a T-shirt, and all finishers will receive a finisher's medal. Lodging and Accommodations Yakima Area Hotel Y —1700 North 1 st Street, 509-248-5650 *Best Western Ahtanum Inn — 2408 Rudkin Rd, 1-800-348-9701 *Race Day Bus Service Provided Ellensburg Days Inn _ 901 Berry Road, 1-888-889-9870 Comfort Inn —1722 South Canyon Road, 509-925-7037 For More Information Call: (509) 961-9769 or (509) 966-0188 E-mail: fpurdy@charier.net or dolphinmteam@earthlink.net