Sunflower Relay, Half Marathon and Marathon
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Sunflower Relay, Half Marathon and Marathon
The 46th annual Sunflower Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay is scheduled for April 24, 2027. The course begins at about 2,180 feet elevation in Mazama and finishes near 1,600 feet in Twisp. It uses well marked deer trails, single-track trails, and gravel roads and crosses private property that is open to runners for race day only.
Views of the Methow River, North Cascades, and Chelan Sawtooths are visible from flower-carpeted meadows and fields. At two points the course rises to about 2,600 feet. The marathon course is a marathon-plus length at 26.8 miles with total elevation gain and loss of approximately +2,520 feet and -2,350 feet; it includes sustained climbs and descents. Marathon participants are expected to run the entire course and to finish within the event time limit. Half marathon entrants cover roughly 13.1 miles and are expected to finish within the half marathon time limit.
Relay teams consist of two to five people and the relay format is divided into five legs with varied distances and difficulty. Packet pick-up is required for relay teams on the pre-race pickup day; additional packet pick-up is available on race day at designated locations. Morning shuttles transport racers from the finish area to the start locations. The event is a cupless race; runners should carry a bottle, collapsible cup, or hydration pack for refills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
