Saturday, June 01, 2024 (5:15 - 9:00 AM Start)
Green River Marathon Updated (04/28/24)
Keith and I discussed how we are already set up for supporting a 50K race, so we decided to add a 50K race to this event (4/3/24).
You may start as early as 5:15 AM and the race will be over at 2:00 PM. We will all be leaving at that time, but if you haven't finished yet - you can simply email me your results.
We are allowing about 8:45:00 for you to finish your event.
The following are good things.
Because of so many weddings, anniversaries, graduations, birth days, vacations, summer plans and the overwhelming of so many runners wanting to start between 5:15 AM and 6:00 AM,
we have decided to modify this year's course to accommodate each and every runner. We will be running multiple out and backs this year.
WE WILL BE RUNNING SOUTH ON THE GREEN RIVER TRAIL AND THEN BACK.
1/2 marathon will be TWO out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started.
Full marathon will be FOUR out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started.
50K will be FOUR out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started then a final 2.4 mile out and back.
Race will be over at 2:00 PM. We will have you self-report your times to me at the finish.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Late stragglers who cannot make it to the starting line by 8:00 AM.
8:00 AM: Marathoners And Half Marathoners Mass Start.
7:00 AM: Early Start.
6:00 AM: Super Early Start.
5:15 AM - 6:00 AM: Super Super Early Start (those who cannot wait until 6:00 AM to start).
I hope to see many of you Saturday (06/01/24) for our 28th Annual Running of this Marathon, Relay, Half Marathon AND NEW 50K.
Future races I will put on:
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Runners need to email:
barrick@greenrivermarathon.com
First and last name, City and State, DOB, age on June 01, 2024, sex, best full or half marathon time and predicted full or half marathon time.
COST: $20.00
SUGGESTED DONATION PAYABLE ON Day Of Race. Proceeds will go to Northwest Harvest or a local food bank.
You can bring your donation to the start of the race on race day.
Or if you prefer, you can use zelle to pay in advance.
Use Zelle to send your donation to: barrick@greenrivermarathon.com
What to bring day of race:
-water bottle (cups are not supplied at aid stations)
Course
Starting address: 19970 Russell Rd, Kent, WA 98032 - Three Friends Fishing Hole.
Finishing address: 19970 Russell Rd, Kent, WA 98032 - Three Friends Fishing Hole.
I EXPECT WE WILL ALL BE GONE BEFORE 2:00 PM
COURSES WILL BE "OUT AND BACKS".
WE WILL BE RUNNING SOUTH ON THE GREEN RIVER TRAIL AND THEN BACK.
1/2 marathon will be TWO out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started.
Full marathon will be FOUR out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started.
50K will be FOUR out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started then a final 2.4 mile out and back.
Support
-Aid stations at the start and every 6.55 miles.
-Supplied with water and Gatorade. plus, many more snacks.
-Toilets: there are bathrooms at the start. Assume they will not be open or until at least 8:00 AM if at all.
Sometimes they are open are 5:15 AM and other times not at all.
- Bathrooms will also be at miles 0, 1.5, 5, 6.5, 8, 11.5, 13, 14.5, 18, 19.5, 21, 24.5, 26, 27.5 AND 29.5
- Bathrooms at miles 0, 6.5, 13, 19.5, 26 AND 31 should be open by 8:00 AM.
- Bathrooms at miles 1.5, 5, 8, 11.5, 14.5, 18, 21, 24.5, 27.5 AND 29.5 should be open by 6:40 AM.
EVERYONE MUST CHECK IN - STARTING AT 5:15 AM - DONATIONS ARE MADE AT THIS TIME.
Saturday, June 01, 2024, (5:15 AM - 9:00 AM Start)
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Start and finish will be at 19970 Russell Rd, Kent, WA 98032 - Three Friends Fishing Hole.
EASY DIRECTIONS TO THE START LINE
**** FROM I-5 ****
1 - Take Exit 152 onto Orillia Rd (not onto S 188th St)
2 - Go downhill toward the Kent Valley on Orillia Rd
3 - After about a half mile, take the first available left onto S 200th St
4 - After another half mile you will cross the Green River and take an immediate right onto 58th Pl S
5 - Follow 58th Pl S a short distance into the parking lot.
**** FROM HWY 167 ****
1 - Take the S 212th St Exit (WinCo exit) and go west (not uphill) onto S 212th St.
2 - Go about 3.5 miles completely across the Kent Valley on S 212th St and further as it continues uphill as Orillia Rd S (If you reach I-5, you have gone about a half mile too far.)
3 - Take a right onto S 200th St.
4 - After about a half mile you will cross the Green River and take an immediate right onto 58th Pl S
5 - Follow 58th Pl S a short distance into the parking lot.
I EXPECT WE WILL ALL BE GONE BEFORE 2:00 PM
COURSES WILL BE "OUT AND BACKS".
WE WILL BE RUNNING SOUTH ON THE GREEN RIVER TRAIL AND THEN BACK.
1/2 marathon will be TWO out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started.
Full marathon will be FOUR out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started.
50K will be FOUR out and backs ~ 3.28 miles South on the Green River Trail and back to where you started then a final 2.4 mile out and back.
Future races I will put on:
https://greenrivermarathon.com/RACES.html
I will be checking runners in, taking donations and starting runners in waves.
Runners can start between 5:15 AM and 9:00 AM.
Race should be over by 2:00 PM.
I will be taking runners self-reported times at the Finish.
Keith has or will have the courses marked.
Last updated 04/28/2024
Green River Marathon and all volunteers are not responsible for any injuries or deaths. Green River Marathon is a free run; the aid is free, the run is free and no one is paid. This is a low key run amongst friends. If you require special assistance or are unsure of your abilities please think twice about running 26.2 miles and take necessary precautions. You must have medical clearance from your doctor before you begin any exercise program or running in any half marathons. It is not our intent for anyone to get hurt while running the Green River Marathon.