Stevenson Loop 10 Miler 2024

Short review

Join us for this challenging and scenic loop up and around Stevenson, Washington on Loop Road.  This 10-mile loop course is on paved low-traffic roads that will lead you up and around the hillside above Stevenson.  Earn some epic views of the Columbia River Gorge, Bridge of the Gods, and the surrounding hills as you climb nearly 1,400' of elevation in the first half of the race, then enjoy downhill as you make your way back to the finish at the Skamania County Fairgrounds.

Race Details

Registration will be limited to 200 participants, and might be increased if County is in Phase 3.  No more than 400 participants will be allowed in Phase 3, even thought state guidance would allow up to 750 for Phase 3Number of volunteers and spectators will be limited to 200, and face coverings and 6-foot spacing will be required for all spectators near start/finish area or other points where people might congregate on course.Race director, or designee, will be trained on this plan and serve as the on-site COVID-19 supervisor for the eventOnly on-line pre-registration allowed. No day of race registration

Bib Pick Up

Volunteers will wear face coveringsParticipants will be required to wear face coverings and maintain 6’ spacing in lineBibs will be pre-labeled to ensure efficient distributionSign will be posted at start of bib pick-up line instructing participants that they cannot participate if they been diagnosed with COVID-19 (have not recovered or are still within the required 10-day isolation period), had symptoms of COVID-19 (within the last 24 hours), or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have COVID-19 (within the last 14 days).

Restrooms

6 foot spacing required for linesHand washing station and/or sanitizer providedRestrooms will be sprayed down with sanitizer every 15-30 minutes of use

Race Start

Instructions will be provided on passing and aid stations before startRacers will be released in waves of 30 participants, with each wave separated by 1 minute.  Faster participants will be released first to limit any passing on courseSubsequent waves will be instructed to remain back from starting area to limit people near starting line

Race Course

Runners instructed to provide space if passing and aim to provide at least 6 feet spacing from other participants on course whenever feasible

Aid stations

Participants will be encouraged to bring their own water bottleOnly water will be provided in self-serve cups spaced out on a table for participants to grab, if desired.  Volunteer setting up aid station will wear face covering and gloves when filling cups and ensure cups are all spaced out on table with 6” spacing to ensure participants only touch the cup they will use

Finish Area

Chip timing will be used to avoid any contact with race officials and participants at finish lineParticipants will be instructed to wear face coverings and maintain 6 foot spacing from other participantsFood and beverage will be limited to self serve Single use sealed food bagsBeverages in coolers will be separated so that participants can self serve and avoid contacting any container beside the one they plan to takeVolunteers filling food and beverage containers will wear face coverings and gloves Race participants will be instructed to space out and avoid hanging out for more than 30 minutes after they finish