2015 Rattlesnake Ridge Run

06/20/2015

5-mile, Half Marathon, 50-km

Saturday, June 20th, 7:30-10:00am 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 5 mile, Half Marathon, and 50k trail runs at this breathtaking venue.

The 5-mile is a flat out-and-back cruise on the wide, gravel Snoqualmie Valley Trail, beginning from Rattlesnake Lake. It’s a great course to start your foray into trail running, set a personal record, or simply to enjoy the company of friends on a roomy trail.

The Half Marathon is quite special, as it is a one-way trip over the ridge from Snoqualmie Point Park and finishing at Rattlesnake Lake (where the 5-mile and 50-km runners begin). Half Marathon runners may sign up for a shuttle that will take them from the finish area at Rattlesnake Lake to the remote start at Snoqualmie Point Park.

The 50k runners are perhaps twice as lucky, as they begin at Rattlesnake Lake and traverse the ridge twice by running out-and-back across the ridge.

All runs will use the spectacular finish at the picnic area by Rattlesnake Lake, nestled in a valley between Rattlesnake Ledge and the slopes of the Cascade foothills of the watershed. After the finish, relax on the lawn or take a refreshing dip in the lake. Make a day of it by visiting the nearby Cedar River Watershed Education Center.

Join us for a memorable trail run at Rattlesnake Ridge Run. Sign up soon, because the half marathon and 50-km runs have limited capacity and are expected to sell out.

Results & Photos
Registration
Shuttle Pass
Course Description
Schedule
Directions & Parking
Safety & Etiquette

Results & Photos

2015 Provisional Results

2015 50k & Half Marathon Photos on Facebook

2015 Photos by volunteer Yutaka Suzue. Thank you, Yutaka!
Pre-Start
5-mile
Half Marathon & 50k

2014 Results

2013 Results

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

Online pre-registration closes Thursday, June 18th 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.

HALF MARATHONERS: You can buy a seat on the shuttle bus to the start during the online registration process. If you don’t sign up for the shuttle when you register and want to pay later, you can use the PayPal button below.

Shuttle Pass

Course Description

View a PDF of the course map

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 #1/3 at the radio towers. Immediately after aid station #4, 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 1.4 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 2700 feet.

50-km
From the start at Rattlesnake Lake, there is a short out-and-back along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, then the course follows the Snoqualmie Ridge Trail (with aid station #1 near the radio towers along the way) then a gravel forest road to Winery Road and on to Snoqualmie Point Park, where aid station #2 and the drop bags will be located. From aid station #2, the route proceeds southeast along the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail back to aid station #1/3 and to Rattlesnake Lake (and aid station #4). From Rattlesnake Lake, the course crosses Cedar Falls Way. Event staff will assist in watching for traffic and determining when it is safe to cross. Follow the Snoqualmie Valley Trail toward North Bend. Aid station #5 near SE 145th St is the turn-around point, and the course then follows the Snoqualmie Valley Trail back to the finish at Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area.
Elevation gain: about 6500 feet.

AID STATIONS

Approximate aid station locations:
5-MILE: halfway (2.5 miles, water-only)
HALF MARATHON: 4.7 and 10.7 miles
50-KM: 6.5, 11.9, 16.6, 22.6, and 26.8 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, JUNE 20

50K
6:00am- 7:10am – Check-in at Rattlesnake Lake
7:30am – Start at Rattlesnake Lake
5:00pm – Course closing time (9.5 hour time limit)

Half Marathon
7:00am – 8:15am. – Check-in at Rattlesnake Lake
8:20am – Shuttle departs Rattlesnake Lake for Snoqualmie Point Park
8:45am – Shuttle arrives at start at Snoqualmie Point Park
9:30am – Start at Snoqualmie Point Park.
3:00pm – Course closes (5.5 hour time limit)

5 mile
8:15am – 9:45am – Check-in at Rattlesnake Lake
10:00am – Start at Rattlesnake Lake

Directions & Parking

CHECK-IN
Check-in and parking for the 5-mile, 50k and Half Marathon is at the picnic area adjacent to Rattlesnake Lake.

PARKING
If you have a Discover Pass, please park in the Iron Horse State Park lot and follow signs to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail extension (across the road from the lakefront picnic area) to check in.

If you do NOT have a Discover Pass, park in the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation area lots and follow signs to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail extension to check in.

DISCOVER PASS
You can buy a Discover Pass online and in-person at participating retail locations. See the Discover Pass website for more information.

DIRECTIONS
Depending on your carrier, you may not have cell reception at or while approaching the park.

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.

Google Map: Rattlesnake Lake start/finish and check-in

Google Map: from check-in at Rattlesnake Lake, to the remote Half Marathon start at Snoqualmie Point Park (there will be a shuttle available for a small fee)

Safety & Etiquette

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 this event. Since not everyone is comfortable interacting with dogs, please only bring your dog with you on the course if you can ensure that it does not approach or otherwise interfere with other runners.