ÖTILLÖ Orcas Island USA
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ÖTILLÖ Orcas Island : Overview
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun stages an event on Orcas Island, USA, on 31 May 2026. The course uses inland lake swims, forest trail runs, and mountain climbs on hilly terrain around Moran State Park. Moran State Park covers about 5,252 acres and offers more than 38 miles of hiking trails and mountain lakes. The island area is roughly 57 square miles and includes Mount Constitution with an observation tower and marine views. Awards are handed out as winners cross the finish line; top-three awards are given in team and solo categories.
Distances
- Orcas Island Experience: Total 10,580 m, Swim 1,330 m, Run 9,250 m, Elevation 307 m
- Orcas Island Sprint: Total 22,440 m, Swim 2,930 m, Run 19,510 m, Elevation 593 m
- Orcas Island World Series: Total 38,996 m, Swim 5,370 m, Run 33,626 m, Elevation 1,368 m
Logistics and on-site information
Travel options include flying to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and driving about two hours to the Anacortes ferry terminal, followed by a ferry crossing of about 45–60 minutes and a further drive of about 30 minutes to Rosario Resort. Packet pickup and the start/finish area are at Rosario Resort Beach House in Eastsound. Cabin bed rentals are available at Camp Moran, about 1.6 miles from Rosario; cabins have twin beds, shared bathrooms, stall showers, a shared kitchen, limited Wi-Fi, and light breakfast items on Friday and Saturday.
Mandatory gear and rules
Mandatory items include event swim cap, number bib, timing chip, and for solo racers a Restube. Athletes must provide shoes, a wetsuit, a whistle, a compression bandage, and a tether (one per team). Teams must stay together and follow the marked course. Mandatory gear may be checked and missing items can lead to disqualification. Littering is prohibited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
