2017 Rattlesnake Ridge Run

04/15/2017

5-mile & Half Marathon

Saturday, April 15, 2017 (NEW DATE* AS OF 1/5/2017)

8:30am & 9:30am starts

Rattlesnake Ridge, North Bend, WA

Rattlesnake Ridge is a well-loved gem of the eastern Issaquah Alps, dividing the Snoqualmie River Valley from the vast Cedar River Watershed. The relatively new trail travels the length of the ridge, from one side to other, and threads through dense forest with a few vistas to the Snoqualmie Valley below. We are delighted to be able to host a trail run at this breathtaking venue.

* At the Department of Natural Resources New Year event meeting, our Tiger Mountain Trail Run was approved for 2017! The catch is that our previously-announced date doesn’t fit well into their schedule. After the enthusiasm we heard from the runners who came to Tiger last year, we’re committed to returning, so we decided that the best way forward was to swap dates with the Rattlesnake Ridge Run. Here are the final dates for these two runs:

Rattlesnake Ridge Run
Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Tiger Mountain Trail Run
Saturday, May 20th, 2017

This event is part of the Half Marathon Trail Series, and runners in the Half Marathon distance will earn points toward their series standing. You can read more below or on the Half Marathon Trail Series page.

Results & Photos
Registration
Course Description
Schedule
Shuttle
Directions and Parking
Apparel
Safety, Etiquette & Dogs

Results & Photos

2017 Results & Photos courteous of Taryn Graham & Cody Heyn

Half Marathon on the ridge (Taryn Graham)

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5 Mile (Cody Heyn)
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Some Half Marathoners on the flat (Cody Heyn)
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Registration

	Open (through 1/19)	Early (through 3/16)	Regular (through 4/13)	Day-of-Event
5-mile	29.00	32.00	37.00	45.00
Half Marathon	41.00	44.00	49.00	60.00

Use the red registration button on the left to register for multiple Half Marathon Trail Series events at once. Register for two races to get a 5% discount on your entry fees, three races to get a 10% discount, and four or more races to get a 15% entry fee discount. The green button on the right links to registration just for this race.

Online pre-registration closes Thursday, April 13th at 11:59pm.

This race has a 150 runner limit for the two longer distances and will sell out, so sign up soon if you want to guarantee yourself a spot.

Course Description

5-MILE

From the start at Rattlesnake Lake, the course crosses Cedar Falls Road (cross when directed by event staff) and follows the wide Snoqualmie Valley Trail down the gentle grade toward North Bend, reaches the turn-around point at the halfway mark, then returns to the finish at the Rattlesnake Lake picnic area via the same route.
Elevation gain: about 200 feet.

HALF MARATHON
Please note that this course is point-to-point, with the start and finish locations far apart, so runners will either need to sign up for the shuttle bus or arrange a car shuttle with other runners.

From the start at Snoqualmie Point Park, the course follows the Snoqualmie Ridge Trail to Rattlesnake Lake, passing aid station #1 near the radio towers. Immediately after aid station #2, adjacent to the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail parking area, the route crosses Cedar Falls Way. Event staff will assist in watching for traffic and determining when it is safe to cross. The course follows the Snoqualmie Valley Trail toward North Bend, going about 1.2 miles to the turn-around point along the trail, before returning to Rattlesnake Lake via the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and finishing at the picnic area.
Elevation gain: about 3000 feet.

AID STATIONS

Approximate aid station locations:
5-MILE: halfway (2.5 miles, water-only)
HALF MARATHON: 4.7 and 10.7 miles

The aid stations offer water, electrolyte drink, and some carbohydrate-rich or salty foods, such as cookies, pieces of energy bar, gels, chews, chips, bagel, fruity candy, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and bananas.

Schedule

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Half Marathon
7:30am – Shuttle departs Rattlesnake Lake for Snoqualmie Point Park
7:30am-8:20am – Check-in/number pick-up at Snoqualmie Point Park
7:50am – Shuttle arrives at start at Snoqualmie Point Park
8:20am – Pre-race debrief
8:30am – Half Marathon Start
2:00pm – Course closes

5 mile
8:15am – 9:15am – Check-in at Rattlesnake Lake
9:30am – Start at Rattlesnake Lake

Shuttle

SHUTTLE PASS
The Half Marathon is a point-to-point course, starting at Snoqualmie Point Park at 9:00am, and finishing at Rattlesnake Lake. We now have check-in at Snoqualmie Point Park. This will allow anyone getting dropped off to go straight to the start. Those riding the shuttle will have ample time to pick-up their numbers. You may purchase a shuttle pass for $10 with your registration on Webscorer. Alternatively, participants are welcome to arrange their own carpools to the start. There will be no shuttle after the race. Warm-up clothing and small personal items will be transported from the Half Marathon start to the finish by race staff.

Directions and Parking

CHECK-IN

Check-in and parking for the 5-mile is at the picnic area adjacent to Rattlesnake Lake.We now have check-in at Snoqualmie Point Park. This will allow anyone getting dropped off to go straight to the start. Those riding the shuttle will have ample time to pick-up their numbers.

DISCOVER PASS
April 15 is a Discover Pass-free day at state parks!

DIRECTIONS
Depending on your carrier, you may not have cell reception at or while approaching the park. Directions to Rattlesnake Lake:

Take I-90 (East from Seattle or Issaquah) to Exit 32 (436th Ave SE). This is one of the East-most exits to North Bend.
Turn right (South) at the end of the off-ramp, if coming from the Seattle or Eastside areas.
Head south on 436th Ave SE which turns into Cedar Falls Road.
Drive 2.8 miles and follow the signs posted for Rattlesnake Lake.

For Half Marathon runners carpooling to Snoqualmie Point Park, here is a link for directions.

Apparel

NWTR design for Spring 2017 – Winter 2017 features our “Run Every Trail” slogan but this time with a map (so you don’t get lost)! You can order apparel when 1) registering and pick them up at the event, 2) order at RunningBug Apparel and have them shipped, 3) order at RunningBug Apparel and pick them up at the event or, 4) try it on and buy at the event.

$20 – short sleeve tech shirts, in unisex, women’s cuts & youth

nwtr - 2017 design long sleeve

$25 – long sleeve tech shirts, in unisex and women’s cut

$20 cotton blend T-shirt, unisex $30 cotton hoodie, unisex

Safety, Etiquette & Dogs

Rattlesnake Ridge has become a very popular trail. The trails will be open to other users during the event, including pedestrians with pets. Expect more recreational hikers on the trail as the day goes on and please be courteous to other trail users by announcing your presence and passing only when there is sufficient room.

SAFETY

The trails will be open to other users during the event, including pedestrians with pets, and cyclists. Participants are responsible for their own safety while participating, and the organizers are neither qualified nor equipped to render medical care in the event of a serious injury. In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. You are encouraged to bring a cell phone with you as a safety precaution, if you wish.

PASSING ETIQUETTE
Where the trails are narrow, please let other participants pass you if they want to get by. It is a passing runner’s job to tell the person in front that they wish to pass.

HEADPHONES
If you are wearing headphones during the event, please keep the volume low so that you can hear runners behind you. Be especially mindful that runners may be asking you to step aside so they may pass.

DOGS
Dogs are allowed on-leash at the start and finish but not racing on the trails due to USATF regulations.