San Juan Island Half

The course for the San Juan Island Half is unique and is easily the most scenic Orca Running race. It starts at South Beach inside San Juan Island National Historic Park and finishes at Jackson Beach, just south of Friday Harbor. Along the way you’ll get some amazing view of the other islands, the Olympic Mountains, and of course, the Salish Sea. Click here for the location of the start line and here for the location of the finish line area. It has a bit of climbing spread throughout the run, with three main climbs, from miles o to 1.6, 3 to 5.3, and 9 to 10.8. The total elevation gain is about 900′. Participants will pass aid stations every 2-3 miles well stocked with water, Tailwind Electrolytes and GU gels. All of Orca Running’s races are cupless so please bring your own handheld bottle or hydration pack.