Lake Tye Challenge
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About the race
The Lake Tye Challenge is a timed loop running event held in Monroe, WA around Lake Tye. The course is a flat, paved loop of 1.70 mile (per lap) that runs along the lake shoreline near 14964 Fryelands Blvd.
The event offers three time-based races:
- 12 hour race
- 6 hour race
- 3 hour race
A full aid station is available at the start/finish of each lap and provides music, water, Hammer electrolyte fuel products, and various energy-rich "ultra running food". Burritos from El Paraiso Mexican Grill are provided to participants. Chip timing with online tracking is supplied by chronokeep.com. Late start after the official mass start is allowed when the race desk is notified beforehand. Only full laps are counted in the results.
Event facilities include a grass lawn at the start/finish for personal drop bags and canopies (no spikes), bag storage at the aid station, and direct beach access for cooling down. Each participant receives a wooden medal that can serve as a coaster and free professional race photos. The top three male and top three female finishers receive special awards.
The event is organized by Sky Valley Trail Runners Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds are used to improve and maintain trail networks in the Monroe-Sultan-Gold Bar-Index area. Sponsors include Hammer Nutrition, El Paraiso Mexican Grill, and Dreadnaught Brewing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
