Point-to-Point 12K, 50k, and Half Marathon Trail Race that Traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca
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When
April 15, 2023
Where
Port Angeles, Washington, race on the Olympic Adventure Trail
What
Olympic Adventure Trail (OAT) Run is a 50K, half marathon, and 12K trail race that traverses Kelly Ridge between the Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Upon finishing, runners are treated to hot food, beverages, and an OAT Run pint glass. This race sells out every year. Limit 130 runners per distance for the 12K and half marthon, 50 runners for the 50K.
Registration
Price
12K = $45
Half Marathon = $55 increases to $60 March 1st
50k = $85 increases to $90 March 1st
Youth = $35
Price increase March 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, food and snacks at water stations along the course, a great piece of custom race swag, free shuttle to start, chip timing, after-party at Extreme Sports Park with food and drinks and a chance to win great door prizes from our local retailers.
Limit 130 runners for 12k and half marathon, 100 limit for 50k
Registration
Open now / Closes April 14, 2023. 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 party with an amazing view of the Olympic Mountains. The folks at Extreme Sports Park provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and racers will get hot food and cold drinks, a toasty campfire, and door prizes (woot!)
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.
New for 2023: Trail Running Film Festival
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 100 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
PACKET PICKUP
Packets can be picked up at two different times:
Friday, April 14, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m
Friday night packet pickup at Peninsula College, 1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles, 4pm-7pm.
Saturday, April 15, starting at 7:45 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 special rates for OAT Runners:
*** RATES ARE GOOD UNTIL MARCH 14TH ***
Use this link to book: https://bit.ly/3ehArqN
Or phone direct at 360-452-2993 and use booking code OAT to receive the same discounted pricing
REFUND POLICY
Updated refund policy: As we know, things are ever-changing. If we are forced to cancel any of the races, registered participants will be given the choice of a free transfer to the following year, or an 80% refund. If a participant cancels, we follow our normal policy below.
50% refund on entry until March 15th, 2023. No deferrals to following year.
NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 16th, 2023 – but for shuttle planning purposes, please let us know if you will not be attending! OAT Run sells out each year, so by advising us that you do not plan to attend, a waitlisted runner will have the chance to participate.
You can transfer your entry to another runner until 3 days before the race. Follow these instructions to transfer
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner
Proudly Serving:
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.
We are currently doing outreach to the main horse group in the area and they are getting the word out about the run. The horse club will also have people stationed at the horse parking area to encourage any horse riders to try a different trail that day. Point is, we should not see any horses during the race, but no guarantees. So be prepared.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Runners and volunteers will get a hot meal and frosty beverage (21+) after the race!
While we do our best to accommodate vegetarian/vegan participants, we cannot guarantee the special items will not run out later in the day. If you are NOT vegetarian/vegan, we hope you will stick to the meat option, no matter how yummy those veggies look, to ensure your friends who really need it will have some when they arrive.
In addition to beer, we also have a limited quantity of cider on tap. We will have water and sports drink also.
IMPORTANT: Whether or not the food caterer has extra food for sale to non-racers is up to the caterer. If you have friends or family who plan to join you after the race, we cannot guarantee there will be food available for them to purchase.
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
MILE MARKERS
There are green metal mile markers along the route. These are the normal mile markers for the trail. These markers are accurate for the races, but you will use them to see how many miles you have left, not how many miles you have already gone.
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.
SANICANS
There will be Sanicans at the starts and finish, and there will be one at the 6 mile point of the half marathon. Sanicans are located at miles 7 and 24 for 50k.
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.
WHERE TO STAY
There are plenty of lodging options! Check out Visit Port Angeles or Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau for information on where to stay, and eat, and more.
Olympic Lodge Port Angeles
Olympic Lodge in Port Angeles is offering special rates for OAT Runners:
*** RATES ARE GOOD UNTIL MARCH 14TH ***
Use this link to book: https://bit.ly/3ehArqN
Or phone direct at 360-452-2993 and use booking code OAT to receive the same discounted pricing
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.
Other Sponsors
Thank you so the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau and the City of Port Angeles for Lodging Tax grant support.
Huge shout out to Water Station Sponsors We Promote You, Peninsula Trails Coalition, Port Angeles Coast Guard
Thank you so these local businesses for our amazing Door Prizes! MOSS, Kindred Collective, Harbinger Winery, Browns Outdoor….