Mud Mountain Dam Marathon / Half / 5K
- Date Sat 23rd September 2023
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Buckley, Washington
Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable day of running at the Mud Mountain Dam Marathon, featuring exciting race options on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the scenic town of Buckley, Pierce. While the full marathon is on hold for 2024, this year's event offers two fantastic distances: the Half Marathon and the 5K.
The Half Marathon kicks off in the charming town of South Prairie and takes you on a beautiful downhill journey along the Foothills Rail Trail, with breathtaking views of farmlands and forests while tracing the serene Carbon River. Runners will experience a net elevation loss of 339 feet, finishing in front of the historic McMillin Bridge. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 5K is an out-and-back course along the picturesque Foothills Trail, starting and finishing at the McMillin Foothills Trail Bridge. Whether you're an experienced runner or a casual participant, there's no excuse not to get out and enjoy this incredible event!
The Half Marathon kicks off in the charming town of South Prairie and takes you on a beautiful downhill journey along the Foothills Rail Trail, with breathtaking views of farmlands and forests while tracing the serene Carbon River. Runners will experience a net elevation loss of 339 feet, finishing in front of the historic McMillin Bridge. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 5K is an out-and-back course along the picturesque Foothills Trail, starting and finishing at the McMillin Foothills Trail Bridge. Whether you're an experienced runner or a casual participant, there's no excuse not to get out and enjoy this incredible event!
Organiser's Description
MARATHON UPDATE: The Foothills connection bridge is scheduled to be complete in September, with the unknown that it could potentially not be finished we are NOT holding the Dam Marathon distance in 2024.
The Fall Event offers a half marathon & 5K, theres no excuse not to do the dam thing!
The Half Marathon course starts in the scenic town of South Prairie (elevation 467), gradually taking you downhill on the Foothill Rail Trail. Youll pass through farmlands and forest, snaking along the Carbon River, and finishing in front of the Historic McMillin Bridge (elevation 128). The surface of the course is fully paved. The Half Marathon has a net elevation loss of 339 feet.
The 5K course will be an out-and-back on the Foothills Trail. The 5K will start and finish in front of the McMillin Foothills Trail Bridge.
The 5K course will be an out-and-back with the loop along the FOOTHILLS TRAIL. The 5K will start and finish in front of the MCMILLIN FOOTHILLS TRAIL BRIDGE.
The Fall Event offers a half marathon & 5K, theres no excuse not to do the dam thing!
The Half Marathon course starts in the scenic town of South Prairie (elevation 467), gradually taking you downhill on the Foothill Rail Trail. Youll pass through farmlands and forest, snaking along the Carbon River, and finishing in front of the Historic McMillin Bridge (elevation 128). The surface of the course is fully paved. The Half Marathon has a net elevation loss of 339 feet.
The 5K course will be an out-and-back on the Foothills Trail. The 5K will start and finish in front of the McMillin Foothills Trail Bridge.
The 5K course will be an out-and-back with the loop along the FOOTHILLS TRAIL. The 5K will start and finish in front of the MCMILLIN FOOTHILLS TRAIL BRIDGE.
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South Prairie Veterans Park, 350 WA-162, Buckley, 98321, WA, United States
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