San Juan Island Half Marathon
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San Juan Island Half Marathon
The San Juan Island Half is a point to point Half Marathon on San Juan Island. The course starts at South Beach inside San Juan Island National Historic Park and finishes at Jackson Beach just south of Friday Harbor. Runners pass views of nearby islands, the Olympic Mountains, and the Salish Sea.
The route has about 900 feet of total elevation gain with three main climbs located roughly from miles 0 to 1.6, 3 to 5.3, and 9 to 10.8. Aid stations are placed every 2 to 3 miles and are stocked with water, Tailwind electrolyte drink, and GU gels. The event is cupless; participants are expected to bring a handheld bottle or hydration pack.
Logistics include free shuttles between the San Juan County Courthouse and the start area on race morning, and free gear check at the start with bag pickup at the finish. Packet pickup is available the day before the race and also on race morning at the start line. Parking is not permitted at the start; short drop off at the top of the hill is allowed.
Overall awards are given to the top three male, female, and non binary finishers by gun time, and age group awards are given in five year increments. Charity partners include The Whale Museum, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, and Island Haven Animal Sanctuary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
