Three Capes Marathon Relay
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About the race
Three Capes Marathon Relay runs along the Three Capes Scenic Loop from Cape Meares, past Cape Lookout, to Cape Kiwanda near Pacific City. The full course covers a marathon distance of 26.2 miles and can be completed solo or as a team.
The route runs at sea level at the start and finish and includes nearly 2,400 feet of climb overall. It passes through or adjacent to six State Parks, two National Wildlife Refuges, and several County Parks, with viewpoints over Tillamook Bay, Netarts Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The course is divided into five legs that vary in length and difficulty.
- Leg 1 : 4.47 miles, rated very difficult.
- Leg 2 : 5.44 miles, rated difficult.
- Leg 3 : 5.02 miles, rated extremely difficult.
- Leg 4 : 4.25 miles, rated easy.
- Leg 5 : 4.45 miles, rated easy.
Team options cover the full marathon distance and include two person teams and five person teams, alongside solo marathon entries. Team divisions include Family, Business, School, and Clydesdale (all runners or walkers over 200 pounds). Entry fees listed for the event include $339 for five person teams, $165 for two person teams, and $95 for solo marathoners. The event is organized by Ultimook as a non profit benefiting youth running programs in the Pacific Northwest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
