Sunflower Relay, Half Marathon and Marathon
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Sunflower Relay, Half Marathon and Marathon
The Sunflower event offers three trail race options on a single course that passes through private property open to runners for one day only. The route begins near Mazama at 2180 feet elevation, climbs to about 2600 feet at two points, and finishes at roughly 1600 feet in Twisp. Terrain includes well marked deer trails, single track trails, and gravel roads with views of the Methow River, the North Cascades, and the Chelan Sawtooths from flower-carpeted meadows.
Race distances and formats
- Marathon: 26.8 miles, marathon-plus length, elevation gain +2,520 / -2,350.
- Half marathon: ~13.1 miles, expected finish within five hours.
- Relay: teams of two to five; five legs ranging 2.2 to 6.6 miles.
Logistics and rules note that runners may leave bags at the start for transport to the finish, shuttles will run from the finish to the start lines on race morning, and relay teams must pick up packets on Friday with one team member present. The event is cupless; runners should carry a bottle, collapsible cup, or hydration pack for refills. A detailed course map is not publicly provided to protect landowner privacy, and pre-running the course is discouraged. Dogs are not allowed on the course or at the finish venue. The event is organized by Methow Trails, a non-profit; income supports year-round trail operations. Current registration statuses include sold out designations and a marathon waitlist. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
