ÖTILLÖ Orcas Island USA
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Event Overview
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Orcas Island USA is a swimrun event. Swimrun is a sport where participants alternate between swimming and running sections over a varied course. The event takes place on Orcas Island in Washington State, USA. The island is described as rural and hilly, known for its forests, lakes, and scenic views.
The event offers three race distances:
- Orcas Island Experience: Total distance 10,580m (swim 1,330m, run 9,250m) with 307m of elevation.
- Orcas Island Sprint: Total distance 22,440m (swim 2,930m, run 19,510m) with 593m of elevation.
- Orcas Island World Series: Total distance 38,996m (swim 5,370m, run 33,626m) with 1,368m of elevation.
Logistics & Course
The race start and finish, as well as packet pickup, are at the Rosario Resort Beach House in Eastsound. Roads and trails used during the event are open to the public. The course includes sections within Moran State Park. The race has safety cut-off times at specific points on the course. A mandatory race briefing is provided virtually before the event.
Requirements & Rules
Participants compete as teams of two or as solo athletes. All participants must carry specific mandatory gear, including a wetsuit, shoes, a whistle, a compression bandage, and for teams, a tether. Teams must stay together for the entire race.
The awards ceremony is held near the finish line. Awards are given to the top three finishers in various categories for teams and solo athletes across all three race distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
