2016 Leap Day Marathon and Half Marathon – Free races in Beaverton
The only cost for this is event is optional: shirts are $15 and available to order before Feb. 10.
Participation is capped at 100 runners between both events. There is a shirt available to order for $15, if ordered by Feb. 10. If you register and are unable to attend, be sure to let Walters know since it’s capped.
The course for the Leap Day Marathon and Half Marathon.
True to fat-ass style, this is more like a lightly supported training run than a typical race. Water jugs will be at some places on the course, but everyone taking part should carry their own hydration and nutrition. There are also no restrooms on course; that being said, there are going to be some businesses along the route where you can use a bathroom if you need to (please be considerate). Participants will need to yield to all traffic, including vehicles; the course crosses some major roads including Farmington and TV Highway. It is run on the Westside Regional Trail, which is very hilly in some spots – especially at the race start and finish. The routes are simple out-and-backs.
The details:
When: Monday, February 29, 2016
What time: 7a, but Walters will allow early starts – be sure to contact him to work out details.
Where: Murray Scholls Park/Westside Regional Trail. Park by the Murray Scholls 24 Hour Fitness; start line is near the tennis courts. There is a good map on the race website here. There is a runner-friendly Starbucks in this shopping center – but at the other end, at the corner of Murray and Scholls.
Register: Online here for free; add the shirt for only $15. This event is capped at 100 participants. You can also make a donation to help cover the event costs.
