ÖTILLÖ Orcas Island USA
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ÖTILLÖ Orcas Island USA
The event takes place on June 13, 2027 on Orcas Island, USA. It is an ÖTILLÖ Swimrun with multiple open-water swims and trail running sections through the island landscape in Washington State’s Pacific Northwest.
The course features inland lake swims, forest trail runs, mountain climbs, and varied scenery. Much of the route is set near Moran State Park and the island’s hilly, rural roads. Mount Constitution is noted as the island’s highest point and local wildlife includes bald eagles, deer, rabbits, and over 250 bird species.
There are three race 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
Packet pickup, the start/finish area, and post-race arrangements are at Rosario Resort Beach House in Eastsound. Packet pickup the day before is mandatory and is scheduled between 14:00 and 16:00.
Travel logistics note flying into Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), driving to Anacortes for the Washington State Ferry, and then a ferry ride to Orcas Island. Ferry reservations for vehicles are recommended; walk-on passengers do not require reservations.
Mandatory gear is enforced and may be checked. Required items include a wetsuit, whistle, compression bandage, team tether, and race-provided items such as a color-coded swim cap, bib, and a foldable cup. The World Series distance uses checkpoint cut-offs; teams who miss checkpoints may be diverted to a short course. Awards are given to top three teams and top three solo finishers in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
