We prefer for athletes to NOT use music devices to maximize safety, assure a fair competitive environment and assure athletes can hear all course marshal instructions. With that said, we also understand that many athletes rely on music to help endure the challenge of running.  To accommodate the needs of our athletes while still assuring maximum safety and a fair, competitive environment, here is the arrangement that we can accommodate.
•    If you chose to use a personal music device, we ask that you always keep one ear open for instructions so only one ear-bud should be used at any time.  
•    We also request that if you chose to use a personal music device that you keep the volume to a minimum to assure all instructions can be heard.  

Yes! If you would like to leave items at the start/finish area, we will provide a Bag-check location. We ask that you place your belongings in a bag with your first and last name and Bib # clearly taped to the outside of the bag so we can easily identify your bag. We will ask you to show your Bib # when you pick up your bag at the finish. Please understand that we can’t be responsible for your valuables so anything of value, please lock in your car.

Getting the shirt sizes accurate for all different body shapes and sizes is extremely difficult! Sometimes shirts run small and sometimes they run big but we often don’t know that until we have them in our hands. If the size of the ‘shirt’ you ordered does not fit, we will be hosting a ‘Shirt’ swap area at the Bag check after the race. We cannot guarantee you will be able to swap but will do our best to accommodate your need.

Unfortunately, for liability reasons, no bikes, skateboards or rollerblades are allowed.

We will not be able to provide awards for walkers due to the inability to control adherence to walking only during the event.

• We’ve ordered Porta-potties for the start/finish. Hopefully, the lines will be minimal! Please expect to have some delays about 20 minutes prior to race start when everyone has to go at exactly the same time.

There are bathrooms along the course at Captain Williams park located at about Mile 1 along the trail. Half Marathoners will pass this area four times; 10K & 5K athletes will pass this area twice.

Good spots for your loved ones are:

• South of the Start/Finish line just past the tunnel
• Captain Williams Park along the trail. Depending on your distance, they may see you multiple times. There is plenty of parking at this location too
• And of course, the start/finish line in downtown Washougal

Just remind spectators to be careful if they are going to drive along the course to cheer you on at various locations.  And also remind them to make awesome signs for you, bring their cowbells to help keep your energy up and flowers for the finish line! 

Unfortunately due to insurance requirements, only Service Dogs are allowed on course and must start at the end of the race after all other participants have started.

Yes, but due to insurance requirements, strollers must start at the end of the race after all other participants have started. With that said, 10K and a Half Marathon for the kiddos might be a little much especially if the weather is poor. Unless you don’t mind hearing “Mom/Dad, How much longer?” for a couple hours. Plus it might be a little dangerous for your fellow walkers and runners to try to maneuver around you because some of the areas overlap and the intersections can be a little tight! But if you want to run with a stroller, just start at the very end to help make sure you don’t run into anyone. Your time won’t start until you pass over the timing mat so it won’t affect your race time too much. Please be very careful when trying to navigate around someone.