Point-to-Point 12K and Half Marathon and out-and-back 50K on the Olympic Adventure Trail

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Title Sponsor

Darn Tough Socks

Presented by

Hartenagels

Sponsors

Moss Angeles
Olympic-Lodge-Logo-color
Kate's Real Food

When

April 13, 2024

Where

Port Angeles, Washington, race on the Olympic Adventure Trail

What

The Olympic Adventure Trail Run (OAT Run) is a point-to-point trail 12K and half marathon as well as an out-and-back 50K that traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington State, all on single-track trail. Limit 130 runners per distance.

Oat Run

Registration

Price

12K = $45
Half Marathon = $60
50k = $85
Youth(all distances) = $35

* Price increases December 1 and April 1

What’s included?

In addition to an epic outdoor experience in the far northwest corner, all runners receive a professional well-organized event, a well-marked course, hydration and snacks at water stations along the course, a great piece of custom race swag, shuttle to start (and return shuttle back to parking area / party), chip timing, race photos, and after-party at Extreme Sports Park including a hot meal and a chance to win great door prizes from our local retailers. 

Registration

Open now / Closes April 12, 2024. Pre-registration required.

The Oat Run Experience

OAT Run is for trail runners who enjoy lush green forests filled with moss and ferns, towering evergreens, and spring trailside flowers. Runners will get a stunning view of the Elwha River Valley as they run by the “Living Room”. And if this wasn’t epic enough, get ready to eat, drink, and relax post-race with an amazing view of the Olympic Mountains. The after-party at Extreme Sports Park is a fun atmosphere, and racers will get hot burritos from Little Devil’s Lunchbox and cold drinks, a toasty campfire, and door prizes (woot!). There will be a beer garden at the after-party as well, with proceeds to support 4PA, a local non-profit organization. 

Giving Back

This race is a friendly, community-based event, and a portion of race proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition and the Peninsula Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington, in appreciation for their countless hours of trail construction and maintenance on the North Olympic Peninsula.

THE COURSES – Courses subject to change

12K OAT Run – Limited to 130 runners

The 12K event is just over 7 miles in length (not the official 7.45 distance) and has about 600 feet of elevation gain. There is a water/electrolyte station at mile 4, and at the finish. There are Sanicans at the start and finish, but not along the course.

Shuttle departs: 10:00 A.M. from Extreme Sports Park (shuttle is mandatory) Race Start: 10:30 A.M.
Course map, elevation profile, description, GPS download

Half Marathon OAT Run – Limited to 130 runners per wave

The half marathon event is just under 13 miles (not the official 13.1 miles) and has about 1300 feet of elevation gain. There is a water/electrolyte station at mile 6, mile 10, and at the finish. There are Sanicans at the start, mile 6, and at the finish.

Wave 1: Shuttle departs: 7:15 A.M. from Extreme Sports Park  (shuttle id mandatory) Race Start: 8 A.M.

Wave 2: Shuttle departs: 8:45 A.M. from Extreme Sports Park (shuttle is mandatory) Race Start: 9:30 A.M.
Course map, elevation profile, description, GPS download

50k OAT Run – Limited to 130 Runners – 8 hour time limit

The 50K event is an out-and-back course. The course is entirely singletrack trail and has approximately 4,500 feet cumulative elevation gain. There are water stations at miles 3.2, 7, 12, 15.5, 19, 24, and 27.8, some including snacks. Sanicans are located at miles 7 and 24.

Shuttle departs: 6:00 A.M. from Extreme Sports Park (shuttle is mandatory) Race Start: 6:30 A.M. 8 Hour time limit.
Course map, elevation profile, description, GPS download

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EVENT GUIDE

TRAIL IS OPEN

During the race, the trail will be open to the public. That means bikers and horses in addition to other hikers or runners. Bikers are supposed to yield to runners, but that does not always happen. So please be aware of it. Runners are supposed to yield to horses. If you encounter a horse, please step off the trail to the downhill side.

FOOD AND DRINKS

Runners will get a hot meal after the race at the after-party at Extreme Sports Park. We will have a beer garden, so bring cash / card if you want a frosty beverage (21+) in your swag OAT Run pint glass!  Alternatively we will have non-alcohol beverages to put in your pint glass instead.

CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES?

We’d rather you didn’t. If you insist, keep the volume low so you can hear course marshals, passing runners, and cougars. If you can’t hear your own footsteps, the volume is too high.

Return Shuttle

From the Finish Line, return shuttles will take you back to your car. The shuttles will run approximately every 20 minutes.

SPECTATORS

There is plenty of parking at the finish line for those who love to CHEER! Directions to Finish Line: From Extreme Sports Park, go west on Edgewood Drive for about 1 mile. After a 90-degree turn to the left, you will go 0.2 miles and then turn left onto Elwha River Road. Follow Elwha River Road for 2 miles, then turn right onto Highway 112. In 0.2 miles, turn left onto Dan Kelly Road. In 0.8 miles the Horse Trailer Parking lot will be on the left (follow the brown sign) under the power lines. Go through the first parking lot to the second one—the location of the Finish Line. 

CLOTHING DROP

Clothing can be left at the start line, with the start line officials (do not leave on the shuttle). You must bring your own bag with your name on it. Do not leave any clothing along the trail.Your bag will be available at the Finish Line (NOT at Extreme Sports Park) in a tent provided by the Back Country Horsemen Peninsula Chapter, along with another tent for changing.

CAN I BRING MY DOG?

We love our dogs—and probably yours, too—but please leave them with a trusted dog sitter. Dogs are not allowed at the after-party.

WEATHER

Weather on the peninsula can change by the minute and the microclimate. Be prepared for sun, rain, flurries, drizzle, rainbows, mist, clouds, and wind.

OAT Run is going cupless!

Unnecessary waste and trash is something we are working to eliminate from events. As an organization dedicated to maintaining a clean race and doing our part to keep our trails clean, starting in 2024 we will be going cupless. This means we are eliminating the use of disposable cups at our races. Runners will have the option of carrying their own hydration vessels or using a HydraPak reusable SpeedCup provided at packet pickup. HydraPak cups are ultra compressible and tuck right in a pocket. More details will be provided in your pre-race email.

PACKET PICKUP

Packets can be picked up at two different times:

Friday, April 12, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m

Friday packet pick up – location TBD

Saturday, April 13, starting at 5:30 a.m.

Location Extreme Sports Park, 2917 W Edgewood Dr in Port Angeles, starting one hour prior to your shuttle time.

CAN I PICK UP MY FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER’S PACKET?

Yes!

Lodging

Olympic Lodge Port Angeles

Olympic Lodge in Port Angeles is offering a special 25% off discount for OAT Runners:

Booking Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/108388?RatePlanId=5821443

Or phone direct at 360-452-2993 and use booking code OAT to receive the same discounted pricing. Rates are good until March 13, 2024

Air Shuttle to Port Angeles

Dash Air Shuttle currently provides regional charter service – including special rates if a group of 8 come together. Reach out to Clint Ostler at clint.ostler@flydashair.com

 

Oat Run 2021
Oat Run

Results

Download race results from previous OAT Run events

2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 |

2022 – current

Photos

2021 | 2022 – current

 

Sponsors

Moss Angeles
Moss Angeles
Olympic-Lodge-Logo-color
Kate's Real Food

REFUND POLICY

* 50% refund available until March 15, NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE. No deferrals to another race or next year’s race.

* If you are registering after October 25, 2023, you will have the choice during the registration process to buy cancellation insurance. With the insurance, you will get a full refund should you end up needing to cancel due for any reason, even after the March 15th date.

* No deferrals

* If we are forced to cancel for any reason, runners will get a free transfer to the next year, or an 80% refund

https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner

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Beer Garden

Beer Garden hosted by and benefitting 4PA

 

VOLUNTEER 

OAT Run needs plenty of volunteers each year – if you are interested in helping out, please contact us at contact@peninsulaadventuresports.com 

SPONSOR 

Peninsula Adventure Sports could not host these events without the support and partnership of the local business community. Monetary donations as well as in-kind product or service donations serve as the backbone of these races. If you want to find out more about sponsorship, please contact us at contact@peninsulaadventuresports.com

GIVING BACK 

OAT Run donates funds to the Peninsula Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington and to the Peninsula Trails Coalition for the construction and maintenance of the Olympic Discovery Trail and the Olympic Adventure Trail. 

Thank you to Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau for Lodging Tax Grant support

Water Station Sponsors

Peninsula Trails Coalition, We Promote You, Crescent Bay Lions, Browns Outdoor