White Salmon Backyard Half

YOU CAN STILL REGISTER IN PERSON AFTER ONLINE REGISTARTION ENDS! Come participate in the 18th annual White Salmon Backyard Half and 4 Miler! The gun goes off at 9:00 am for both the 4 mile and half marathon race and we are running a Lollipop Course. Same scenic vistas, challenging trails and awesome aid stations! Did I mention…. gorgeous trails! This event is a fundraiser for our White Salmon Cross Country program. We suggest a donation in addition to the registration fee to support the team even more!

Registration/Start/Finish
Registration and the Start/Finish will be at Rheingarten Park at N. Main Ave and NW Lincoln St.
7:00 am check-in and day of registration opens.
8:55 am is the pre-run meeting at the start line, which will be on Washington St. and N Main Ave.
Both the 1/2 Marathon and the 4 Mile Race Begin at the same time and place!
If you drop out please check in at the finish line so we know you are safe!
Course
The course involves a challenging climb and descent with gorgeous views of the Columbia River. The course will be marked with paint and orange surveyors tape.
The trail portion of the 1/2 Marathon course is about 12.3 miles and is a big Lollipop Loop.
The trail portion of the 4 mile course is about 2.5 miles and is a small loop on hilly terrain with gorgeous views!
The road portion of the course is around a mile each way, to get you to and from the trail.
No dogs are allowed.
There will be 3 aid stations for 1/2 Marathon and none for the 4 miler.
The first full aid station is about 30 to 40 minutes from the start depending on how quick you are. Make sure to bring a water bottle. Especially if it is hot!