NEW START and Race Check in: Carbonado.
The race start is on AP Tubbs Road East.
Take Highway 165 towards Carbonado.
Turn right on Wilkeson Carbonado Road E.
Just after passing the cemetery, turn right on AP Tubbs Road E.
The race start is 1/4 mile on the right.
Start Line Location Google Maps
Finish Line address:
3939 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Looking for a hotel the night before or after the race? Check out the Silver Cloud Point Ruston! The hotel is about a mile from the finish line and is offering $20/night off using this booking link: https://pointruston.silvercloud.com/irmng/#/search?g=RAINIER&o=RAINIER
No vehicles 80 inches or wider, or longer than 20 feet.
No motorhomes, buses, or limousines are allowed on the course by any team or team support personnel.
ABSOLUTELY ZERO TOLERANCE OF CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ON THE COURSE
ABSOLUTELY ZERO TOLERANCE OF CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OUTSIDE OUR BEER GARDEN AT THE FINISH
The entire team will be disqualified and banned if caught, regardless of whether you know the Race Director.
Packet Pick-up begins 45 minutes before each wave start at the START LINE
Please note there is limited parking at the start line, so please allow cars from the prior wave to exit the lot before entering.
6:30AM Start Time - WAVE A
Relay teams averaging more than 11 minutes/mile
7:15AM Start Time - WAVE B
Relay teams averaging 10 - 12 minutes/mile
8AM Start Time - WAVE C
Relay Teams averaging 9:00 - 10:30 - minutes/mile
9AM Start Time - WAVE D
Relay Teams averaging averaging 8:00 - 9:30 minutes per mile
9:45AM Start Time - WAVE E
Relay Teams averaging 5:00 - 8:30 minutes per mile
Course Maps, Directions and Runner Info:
Here are multiple resources to navigate race day. ***IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED THAT RUNNERS HAVE GPX FILES ON THEIR PHONES, DEVICES OR WATCHES, THE COURSE WILL BE MARKED BUT GPX FILES ARE A HUGE HELP IF COURSE MARKINGS ARE TAMPERED WITH WHICH HAS HAPPENED IN PRIOR YEARS***
Race Rules and Route Description/Maps
Interactive Course Map on Cal Topo
GPX Files for Course (full course and individual legs)
Google Maps Driving Map / Exchange Locations / Course Map
Best Finish Line Parking Location (Dirt Lots across from Fireboat/Duke’s Restaurant)
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Exchange Locations, Driving Map and Course Map on Google:
Arrival Time Estimator : Use This Spreadsheet
Insert your team's start time and the expected pace of each runner. It will calculate the expected arrival time of each runner and your average team pace. Please estimate the average pace of your team as accurately as possible. Print out a copy for use during the race and enter your actual arrival times as they occur. It will help you arrive in time for each exchange.
*Runners will not be eligible for awards if they start in a different wave time than the one for which they are registered.
The finish line opens at 2:00 PM.
Any team that arrives at the finish line before 2:00 PM will be disqualified
We appreciate compliance, so we can reserve the earlier waves for teams that need more time to complete the relay.
We will not offer support or be set up for teams out running the course will be stopped at exchanges.
Beer Garden at the Finish!
Silver City Brewing is our new beer sponsor. Each runner who wishes to receive a complimentary beer at the finish line.
We will also have assorted snacks available at the finish line!
The schedule below will help you know when racers will be coming through.
These times depend on all teams accurately estimating their pace and seeding themselves in the correct wave.
First and Last Predicted Runner Arrival Times based on a range from 14:00 min/mile to 5:25 min/mile
If you decide to abandon the race, please notify a race official so we don't send out a search party!
