50 km, 22.4 mi, Half Marathon
Saturday, May 20, 2023
at Wallace Falls State Park, Gold Bar, WA
Registration opens on January 2, 2023
Following Covid-19 Safety Precautions
A portion of proceeds donated to
Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue
Registration
Prices
Jan 2-Feb 28 Mar 1-Apr 20 Apr 21-May 15
half marathon $47 $54 $61
22.4 mile $56 $63 $70
50 km $64 $72 $80
Course Description:
Wallace Falls Trail Run follows a loop course, with an out and back near the middle of the first loop. Runners will start at the Wallace Falls trailhead, run up the Woody trail, out the upper grade (logging road) to the Wallace Lake aid station, down the Greg Ball trail and the RR Grade trail back to the start/finish and trailhead aid station. On the first loop, at the Wallace Lake aid station, runners will also run out to Jay Lake and back, then continue the loop. Half marathon runners will have a short out and back on the RR grade before turning onto the Woody trail. Runners doing the 22.4 mi will run a second loop without the Jay Lake out and back. Runners doing the 50 km will run 2nd and 3rd loops without the Jay Lake out and back. The 50k may actually be closer to 52k.
On the Woody trail, runners will have views of the Wallace River and Middle and Upper Wallace Falls. Runners will have views of the Skykomish valley from the upper grade, and if it’s not too cloudy, all the way out to the Olympic mountains. There are also great lake views at the Wallace Lake aid station and around the lake toward the Jay Lake trail.
Most of the climbing is on the Woody trail. It has several short climbs and descents early, then gets steeper nearing the waterfalls. The upper grade, road grade around Wallace Lake and Jay Lake trail are flat to rolling with a couple short climbs. The road grade to the Greg Ball trail has a short climb, followed by a moderate rolling descent. Most of the downhill is on the single track Greg Ball trail, which has some flowing twists and turns, a couple steeper sections and a few switchbacks. The RR Grade to the finish is mostly downhill, about 500ft over 2.3 mi with a couple small rollers.
Expect to get your feet wet whether or not it’s raining. Depending on how wet the Winter is, there could be multiple water crossings.
*Race distances are based on GPS data and might be slightly off.
Course Maps
Elevation Profiles
Aid Stations
There will be aid stations with water, electrolyte drink, and snacks at Wallace Lake and the trailhead start/finish area. Options might be more limited than usual in order to follow Covid-19 guidelines. If you have specific dietary or other needs, carry them with you. No crew access to Wallace Lake. There will be crew access at the start/finish aid station at the trailhead, but space is limited.
Approximate aid station distances:
50 km: 5 mi, 8 mi, 12.65 mi, 17.7 mi, 22.4 mi, 27.4 mi, finish 32 mi
22.4 mi: 5 mi, 8 mi, 12.65 mi, 17.7 mi, finish 22.4 mi
half marathon: 5.5 mi, 8.5 mi, finish 13.1 mi
Schedule
6:30 am – Check in, and bib pick up opens
6:50 – 50 km pre-race brief
7:00 – 50 km start
7:20 – 22.4 mi pre-race brief
7:30 – 22.4 mi start
7:50 – Half Marathon pre-race brief
8:00 – Half Marathon start
10:30 – 50 km cut off to start 2nd loop
12:00 pm – 22.4 mi cut off to start 2nd loop
1:15 – 50 km cut off to start final loop
4:00 – Course closes
Covid-19 Safety Plan
We will follow all procedures outlined by Washington State at the time of the event.
General Safety and race rules
- The trails are open to other users. Please be courteous when passing. Most of other users will likely be on the Woody trail.
- While the course will be well marked, navigation and safety are the runners’ own responsibilities.
- Please allow faster runners to pass. But it is the passing runner’s responsibility to let others know they wish to pass.
- If you choose to use headphones, keep the volume low or one ear free so you can hear other people, race volunteers and officials.
- No dogs on the course with runners, or volunteers. Our insurance and permits don’t allow pets.
- Be aware that other park users may have dogs. They are required to be leashed, but not everyone does.
- Let aid station staff or park staff know if you have trouble with any other park users or animals.
- No cutting the course, including switchbacks.
- Obey all posted park signs.
- Please follow instructions of park staff, race staff, volunteers and first aid personnel.
- Runners must check in and out at each aid station.
- There will be crew access at the start/finish aid station at the trailhead, but space is limited at the aid station itself. If you want to setup a tent or other gear, please do so behind the restrooms where there is more space. No crew access at Wallace Lake.
- Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish trailhead aid station. Please write your name and bib number on your drop bag.
- Loop cut off times will be strictly enforced. You must leave the start area on the next loop before the cut off time. No dropping down in distance after your event starts.
- Runners dropping out anywhere other than the trailhead start/finish area may have to make their own way out. Runners who drop at the Wallace Lake aid station may have to wait for an extended period of time for a ride.
- Registration closes Monday, May 15, 2023. No race day registration.
- All participants (or parent/legal guardian if under 18 years old) must electronically sign the waiver during registration.
- No refund for failing to start or finish the race.
- No transfers.
- Roll overs allowed until May 15 to either the following year, or equal value credit to another Wander Bigger Running event.
- Race entry limited to 150 participants total.
Wallace Falls Trail Run will be sanctioned by USA Track & Field
Directions to Wallace Falls State Park
*A Discover Pass is required to park at Wallace Falls State Park. There is a kiosk in the parking lot to purchase a pass if you need one.
Parking is limited in the parking lot, as is street parking. Please carpool if possible. There are Park and Ride lots in Sultan and Gold Bar. We’ll be working on the parking situation.
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