Moran Constitutional Relay
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Moran Constitutional Relay
The Moran Constitutional Relay is a 70 mile trail relay held at Moran State Park on Orcas Island. The course is divided into 12 legs and is run by teams of two to six runners over two stages: the first eight legs on Saturday and the final four legs on Sunday.
The route passes a variety of terrains including towering lowland forests, moss-covered rocky balds, contoured lakeshores, streams, verdant wetlands, and the top of the 2399 foot Mount Constitution with wide views of neighboring waterways and islands. Runners also pass historic park buildings constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Legs vary in length and profile so teams encounter substantial climbs, steep descents, and flatter sections. Distances for individual legs are as follows:
- Leg 1: 5.9 miles
- Leg 2: 3.9 miles
- Leg 3: 4.4 miles
- Leg 4: 5.2 miles
- Leg 5: 7.3 miles
- Leg 6: 3.1 miles
- Leg 7: 8.4 miles
- Leg 8: 5.3 miles
- Leg 9: 7.5 miles
- Leg 10: 4.3 miles
- Leg 11: 8.6 miles
- Leg 12: 7.7 miles
Registration is limited to the first 50 teams and is by team, with fees varying by team size and registration date. Registration includes a tech t-shirt, finisher award for teams that complete the course, and meals during the event. Each team is asked to provide a volunteer or alternatively pay an additional volunteer fee. Cellular coverage in the park is spotty; teams should plan accordingly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
