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Washington > Snake River Canyon Half Marathon
Pullman,
WA
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Date
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Event
Details
Featuring a course that winds along the highway at the base of the
towering canyons overlooking the Snake River that flows through the
southeastern corner of Washington State, the Snake River Canyon Half
Marathon welcomed just over 420 runners at the event's 2009 running.
The Palouse Road Runners, the local
running club that organizes the event, reports that runners shouldn't
necessarily expect frigid temperatures every year, as the weather is
typically warmer this time of year in the area where the race is run.
Flat and paved throughout, the race starts at Wawawai Landing in
Wawawai Canyon, the site of the Washington State University boat
landing area, and takes runners along the river at an
elevation of about 720 feet above sea level for most of the race.
Runners can expect an elevation change of only about 20 feet during the
race, which reaches its turnaround
point just as runners have passed Water Canyon, where race organizers
will be waiting to point
you back in the right direction toward the finish line back at the boat
landing area.
The Snake River Canyon race is open to runners, walkers and wheelchair
competitors, and takes place roughly 16 miles from the town of Pullman
(and about 26 miles northwest of Clarkson, Wash.). Walkers will start
the race at 9:00 AM, followed by those running the course at 10:00 AM.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in southeastern Washington, just minutes from the state border
with Idaho, the town of Pullman typically experiences cool to cold
conditions and usually only occasional precipitation in the late weeks
of winter. In March, average monthly temperatures range between
48°F and
31°F, while precipitation amounts (either rain or snow) average
just over 2 inches during the
month.
Fees
2009 fees:
$15 for the half marathon, if registered by February 19, 2009
$20 for registrations after Feb. 19
$15 additional for the race t-shirt
Registration
Registration is now yet available for the late winter 2010 running of
Pullman's Snake River Canyon Half Marathon. Please check back later for
updated information on how to sign up for the race or visit the website
shown below.
Website
www.palouseroadrunners.org
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