ÖTILLÖ Orcas Island USA

ÖTILLÖ Orcas Island (May 31, 2026)

The event is a swimrun held on Orcas Island, Washington. The course combines inland lake swims, forest trail runs, and mountain climbs in a rural, hilly island setting. Packet pickup, start/finish, and post-race area are at Rosario Resort Beach House, 1630 Rosario Rd, Eastsound, WA. Transportation options include flying to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and driving to the Anacortes ferry terminal, then taking the Washington State Ferry to Orcas Island; ferry reservations for cars are recommended. A direct water taxi from Anacortes to Rosario is available for some sailings. Lodging options include cabin bed rentals at Camp Moran, 1.6 miles from Rosario, with twin beds, shared bathrooms, and limited Wi-Fi. Post-race food and drink are provided near the finish area.

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

Race operation and rules

Mandatory race-provided items include a color-coded swim cap, number bib, timing chip, and Restube for solo racers. Mandatory athlete-provided items include shoes, a wetsuit, a whistle, a compression bandage, and a tether. Mandatory gear may be checked and lack of required gear can lead to disqualification. Teams must stay together; tethers are required under certain conditions. The event uses safety cut-offs at course checkpoints. Awards for top finishers are handed out as winners cross the finish line with categories for team and solo divisions. Refunds and deferrals on race entries are not allowed; some transfers and changes (within the same calendar year, changing teammates, changing distances) are permitted. Volunteers must register and check in for shifts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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