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In any good partnership, the load is shared and the burden is light; just like a relay. Why run a whole marathon when you can split the distance with your friends?
The Three Capes Marathon Relay is a 26.2 mile course traveling the Three Capes Scenic Loop, starting at Cape Meares Lake, passing Cape Lookout, and ending at Web County Park in Pacific City.
The rugged course, with plenty of hills, passes through or runs adjacent to six state parks, two National Wildlife Refuges, multiple Tillamook County Parks, and boasts stunning vantage points of the Tillamook Bay, Netarts Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. Local spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer participants along, but: “Caution: runners on the road!”
The course is separated into five legs which vary in distances from 4.37 miles to just under seven miles. Team categories include: family, business, school, or Clydesdale. Starting and ending at sea level, there is a significant elevation climb within the course, offering a challenging racing venue.
The course is separated into five legs which vary in distances from 4.37 miles to just under seven miles. Participants can choose between running a the race as a solo marathon, a two-person team, or a five-person team. Team categories include: family, business, school, or Clydesdale.
“If you dare to tackle this course as a two-person team or solo, times will not be fast, but the satisfaction of completion will be as grand as the view,” Race Director Patrick Zweifel said.
Cost for registration is $339 for a five-person team, $165 for a two-person team, and the solo marathoner is $95. Every participant will receive a custom Three Capes Relay Medal when crossing the finish line. Register online at threecapesrelay.com or register at packet pick-up the night before the event.
High school and middle school teams can receive a discount by using the code: “High School Runner” when registering to receive 30 percent off the team fee.
The Three Capes Marathon Relay is an event hosted by Ultimook nonprofit that supports local youth running programs and young long-distance runners develop in both mind and body.
One of the programs under the Ultimook umbrella is the Ultimook Running Camp: a week-long overnight high school cross country training camp hosted at the Hydrangea Ranch in Tillamook.
“It’s hard to know whether you’re training hard until you’ve surrounded yourself with better runners,” Ultimook Running Camp Director Drew Wasmund said. “This camp is an unbelievable opportunity to broaden your horizons and become a student of the sport.”
Each day of camp is highlighted by a different type of run and training via sand, hills, or trails with workouts tailored to all levels from beginner to all-state runners.
“The Ultimook Running Camp is a legend of the Northwest. It’s rugged beauty, old-school grit,” Ultimook Running Camp Founder Zweifel said.
Many athletes note the Sasquatch Games as a favorite, memorable experience at camp. The Sasquatch Games facilitates teamwork and leadership through activities such as a: geocache run, log carry relay, paintball biathlon competition, and the chocolate milk mile.
“I believe leadership and teamwork are the keys to great team success,” Zweifel said. “The primary focus of the Ultimook Running Camp is to build better leaders and facilitate great teamwork. The Sasquatch Games is the ultimate team building exercise and the highlight of camp. The moment you put your team in front of yourself is the moment that special things begin to happen for your team and yourself. Our hope is that you take this energy back home to your teams and lead them to a state championship!”
This year two sessions of the Ultimook Running Camp will be held: July 26 – August 1 and August 2 – 8. The cost is $869 per each weekly session. Register online at ultimookrunningcamp.com.