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2025 - Quilcene Oyster Races

Quilcene, Washington, United States View on map
Sep 21, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

2025 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. All race results and rankings are based on chip time. Those wishing to push jogging chairs or strollers must register for the Duo Half Marathon. Anyone remaining on the course at the 12:30 closure time may be asked to accept a ride back to the field.

Sep 21, 2025 Half-Marathon 9:00 AM
$65.00
Closed

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. All race results and rankings are based on chip time. Those wishing to push jogging chairs or strollers must register for the Duo 10K.

Sep 21, 2025 10K 10:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

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. All race results and rankings are based on chip time. Those wishing to push jogging chairs or strollers must register for the Duo 5K.

Sep 21, 2025 5K 10:10 AM
$35.00
Closed

Duo 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk

This event is for participants who will be pushing jogging chairs or strollers. Riders are free, but must be registered. 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. All race results and rankings are based on chip time. Anyone remaining on the course at the 12:30 closure time may be asked to accept a ride back to the field.

Sep 21, 2025 Half-Marathon 9:00 AM
$65.00
Closed

Duo 10K Run/Walk

This event is for participants who will be pushing jogging chairs or strollers. Riders are free but must be registered. 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. All race results and rankings are based on chip time. 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.

Sep 21, 2025 10K 10:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

Duo 5K Run/Walk

This event is for participants who will be pushing jogging chairs or strollers. RIders are free, but must be registered. 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. All race results and rankings are based on chip time. 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.

Sep 21, 2025 5K 10:10 AM
$35.00
Closed

Race-day weather

Conditions on September 21, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (recorded on race day) 13.1° / Maximum temperature (recorded on race day) 16.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 13.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 16.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (recorded on race day)
19.1
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (recorded on race day)
13.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (recorded on race day)
93.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 21, 2025 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 21, 2025 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 13m

The sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 7:10 PM local time (PDT) in Quilcene on September 21, 2025 — 12h 13m of daylight.

Course

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2025 results — Quilcene Oyster Races

113 finishers across 5 distances · leading places in the 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk

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Leading finishers of the 2025 Quilcene Oyster Races
Place Name Time Pace
1 North Foulon 1:46:42 8:09 /mi
2 Lland Stark 1:52:27 8:35 /mi
3 Scott Potter 1:53:33 8:40 /mi
4 Greg Good 1:57:49 9:00 /mi
5 Bryan Stephenson 2:03:30 9:26 /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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