Deception Pass Half Marathon
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Deception Pass Half Marathon & 10K
The event offers trail races in Deception Pass State Park on coastal and bluff trails that include single-track sections, rocky and rooty footing, and short steep grades. Both races start and finish at the East Cranberry Lake Picnic Area and follow low-traffic paved park roads for about 0.75 mile before entering the trails. The half marathon course crosses Deception Pass Bridge twice and loops through Rosario Head, Lighthouse Point, and Lottie Point before returning to the final portion of the 10K loop.
Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, pickles, assorted cookies or candy, a limited selection of gels, and basic first aid and feminine hygiene supplies. Runners must wear bibs visibly on the front while volunteers track participants at aid stations. Drop bags are allowed for the half marathon at Bowman Bay aid station; there are no drop bags for the 10K.
The event enforces permit-based cutoffs at aid stations and will remove course markings when sweeps leave. Vehicles parked in the park must display a Washington Discover Pass or use the park kiosk to purchase a day pass; there is no overnight parking or camping at the start/finish parking lot. Camping is available elsewhere in the park at designated campgrounds. The organizer operates cancellation and credit policies and requires participants to follow race rules and safety procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
