The Course
Starting and ending near the Mazama Community Center, the course begins by heading south through open fields with beautiful views on the community trail system. The course gains some elevation as it meanders through forested areas near Goat Creek. The last mile rejoins the meadow trails for the finish back at the Mazama Community Center. The dirt trail is relatively smooth and flat, but rocks and other obstacles exist.
Cost Early registration – through Thursday, May 15th
10K: $25.00 adult/$15.00 youth; includes pancake breakfast and awards.
5K: $15.00 adult/$12.00 youth; includes pancake breakfast and awards.
1k: free
Late registration – from Friday, May 16th through day of race
5K and 10K race fees increase by $10; includes pancake breakfast and awards.
1k: free
Refund Policy
No refunds after Thursday, May 15th.
Registration Online registration is now closed. You can still register in person at the times and places mentioned immediately below.
Packet Pick-up and Late Registration
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 23rd at MVSTA, 209 Castle Ave in Winthrop.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24th at the Mazama Community Center in Mazama.
Participants
10K Aid Station
There is one aid station where the course crosses Goat Creek Road. The aid station will have energy gel, water and Gatorade.
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Immediately following the race at the Mazama Community Center. This is free for the 10K and 5K race competitors.
Awards and Divisions
The awards ceremony and random prize drawing will begin approximately 11:30 a.m. in the picnic area behind the Mazama Community Center. Awards created by local potter Jim Neupert will be presented to the overall male and female winners plus the top three finishers in each age division: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.
Directions MVSTA:
At four-way stop in Winthrop, head north (up hill) on Bridge St and take a right on Castle Ave. MVSTA is first house on right; parking available in adjacent lot.
Mazama Community Center and Race Start:
From Winthrop, proceed 14 miles west on Hwy 20 and take a right on Lost River Road. At intersection proceed straight and then right to park in the Mazama Corral Trailhead lot. Mazama Community Center is red building at the east end of parking lot.
Results
Results will be posted on MVSTA’s results webpage the evening of the race.
Methow Valley Trail Run Series
The Rattler Half Marathon is part of the Methow Valley Trail Run Series. Run 4 of the 5 events to qualify for series awards and tee. The events include:
Rattler Half Marathon – April 19, 2008
Sunflower Iron Event – May 3, 3008
Mazama 10K – May 24, 2008
Run the Sun 10 Mile – July 12, 2008
Cutthroat Classic 11.1 Mile Mountain Run – August 23, 2008
