2024 - Quilcene Oyster Races
2024 distances
Running
1/2 Marathon Run/Walk
The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon is a USATF Certified and Sanctioned Event. The course covers 13.11 miles and features views overlooking Hood Canal and Quilcene Bay, plus a peek at the Olympic Mountains (weather permitting). The Half Marathon has a total ascent of 1019 ft and has a maximum elevation of 699 ft. It is hilly and challenging, but totally worth it! It would also be great conditioning if you are training for a full marathon. Per USATF rules, only service dogs (no pets) are allowed on the course. If you have a service dog, please contact the Race Director for an accommodation. Those wishing to push jogging chairs or strollers must register for the Duo Half Marathon. **There is an optional (but strongly recommended) early start at 8:00 a.m. for Half Marathon walkers only.** Anyone remaining on the course at the 12:30 closure time may be asked to accept a ride back to the field.
10K Run/Walk
The Quilcene Oyster 10K race is 6.17 miles and is a USATF Certified and Sanctioned Event. The course has hilly portions and features beautiful views of Quilcene Bay, farms and forests. It has a total ascent of 200 ft. and a maximum elevation of 131 ft. Per USATF rules, only service dogs (no pets) are allowed on the course. If you have a service dog, please contact the Race Director for an accommodation. Those wishing to push jogging chairs or strollers must register for the Duo 10K.
5K Run/Walk
The Quilcene Oyster 5K Race (formerly known as the Ranger Run) is a 3.11-mile "out and back" course along Quilcene Bay. Perfect for a fun run or walk! Count on beautiful views and fresh breezes. Don't like hills? You will love this course. The total ascent is 105 ft and the maximum elevation is 79 ft. This course begins and ends on a level grassy field, and most of the distance is on paved country roads. Per USATF rules, only service dogs (no pets) are allowed on the course. If you have a service dog, please contact the Race Director for an accommodation. Those wishing to push jogging chairs or strollers must register for the Duo 5K.
Duo 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk
This event is for participants who will be pushing jogging chairs or strollers. Both runners and riders must be registered. Riders pay a reduced fee (maximum $10). For safety, participants will begin in a separate corral from individual runners. Per USATF rules, only service dogs (no pets) are allowed on the course. If you have a service dog, please contact the Race Director for an accommodation. The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon is a USATF Certified and Sanctioned Event. The course covers 13.11 miles and features views overlooking Hood Canal and Quilcene Bay, plus a peek at the Olympic Mountains (weather permitting). The Half Marathon has a total ascent of 1019 ft and has a maximum elevation of 699 ft. It is hilly and challenging, but totally worth it! It would also be great conditioning if you are training for a full marathon. **There is an optional (but strongly recommended) early start at 8:00 a.m. for Half Marathon walkers only.** Anyone remaining on the course at the 12:30 closure time may be asked to accept a ride back to the field.
Duo 10K Run/Walk
This event is for participants who will be pushing jogging chairs or strollers. Both runners and riders must be registered. Riders pay a reduced fee (maximum $10). For safety, participants will begin in a separate corral from individual runners. Per USATF rules, only service dogs (no pets) are allowed on the course. If you have a service dog, please contact the Race Director for an accommodation. The Quilcene Oyster 10K race is 6.17 miles and is a USATF Certified and Sanctioned Event. The course has hilly portions and features beautiful views of Quilcene Bay, farms and forests. It has a total ascent of 200 ft. and a maximum elevation of 131 ft.
Duo 5K Run/Walk
This event is for participants who will be pushing jogging chairs or strollers. Both runners and riders must be registered. Riders pay a reduced fee (maximum $10). For safety, participants will begin in a separate corral from individual runners. Per USATF rules, only service dogs (no pets) are allowed on the course. If you have a service dog, please contact the Race Director for an accommodation. The Quilcene Oyster 5K Race (formerly known as the Ranger Run) is a 3.11-mile "out and back" course along Quilcene Bay. Perfect for a fun run or walk! Count on beautiful views and fresh breezes. Don't like hills? You will love this course. The total ascent is 105 ft and the maximum elevation is 79 ft. This course begins and ends on a level grassy field, and most of the distance is on paved country roads.
Race-day weather
Conditions on September 15, 2024 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 7:22 PM local time (PDT) in Quilcene on September 15, 2024 — 12h 33m of daylight.
Course
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2024 results — Quilcene Oyster Races
189 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Berta | 1:33:16 | 7:07 /mi |
| 2 | Garett Nakamoto | 1:42:32 | 7:50 /mi |
| 3 | Scott Potter | 1:44:22 | 7:58 /mi |
| 4 | Vevy Sisson | 1:54:09 | 8:43 /mi |
| 5 | Jose Borrayo | 1:55:42 | 8:50 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Quilcene events
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