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Washington > Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon
Burlington,
WA
Date
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Event
Details
Nestled among the berry farms, tulip fields and waterfront communities
of Washington State's Skagit Valley, Burlington plays host each fall to
the Skagit Flats Marathon & Half Marathon, a fast and flat race
event that takes runners on an out-and-back course through beautiful
rural countryside. USATF-certified and a qualifying race for the Boston
Marathon, the Skagit Flats races start and finish at Edison High
School, and are run along rural roads through area farmland to the
entrance of nearby Samish Island and back.
Out on the course, don't be surprised if you spot birds of prey -- the
Skagit Valley is reputedly one of the state's best viewing areas for
the birds, from bald eagles to hawks to peregrine falcons, who migrate
to the area each winter.
Participants (the event is open to both runners and walkers) will have
six hours to complete either the full or the half marathon, and race
organizers say those who have not finished by 2:00 PM will "be
responsible for their own safety," as roads along the race course will
be re-opened after 2:00. The event's race expo will be held Saturday,
Sept. 8, at Burlington's Cotton Tree Inn (2300 Market Street), where
runners may pick up their race packs.
Race
Weather & Climate
The month of September brings some of the Burlington area's driest
weather of the year, with an average of about 1.7 inches of rainfall
during the month. Temperatures tend to be cool to mild, averaging
between 48°F and 69°F.
Fees
$40 if registered by June 28, 2008
$45 between June 29 - September 1
$50 at the race expo and on the day of the race
Registration
Reserve your spot in the summer 2008 running of the Skagit Flats Half
Marathon by registering online at Active.com
or by printing out and mailing in this downloadable form.
Website
www.skagitflatsmarathon.com
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