Have you been dreaming of running Boston?&nbsp; Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify?&nbsp; Looking for the perfect course to set a PR? &nbsp;Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you! &nbsp;
We're racing around Olympia High School, and the course is a 1-mile super flat &amp; super fast loop!&nbsp; The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier &amp; USATF Certified
Course
The race takes place on a flat, fast 1-mile loop.
Both the Half Marathon and Full Marathon are USATF certified, making the Full a Boston Qualifier. <a class="" href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975283808" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="317" data-end="383">View Course Map</a>
Yes, it's a 1-mile loop. No, we've never had anyone say it was tedious. In fact, hundreds of runners have said it&rsquo;s a blast.
Timing
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Chip-timed Start and Finish
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Chip-timed splits every mile
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Visible mile split clocks to help you stay on pace
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Entertainment
We know running multiple loops can feel repetitive, so we&rsquo;ll have music and entertainment along the course to keep your energy up.
Course Cut-Off The course will close at 10:30 AM (4-hour race time limit).
Race Notes
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Run the tangents&mdash;always take the shortest legal path.
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If you&rsquo;re walking or running at a slower pace, stay to the right to allow faster runners to pass on the left.
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The loop is 1 mile, with the extra 0.1 or 0.2 mile directing you from lap count to the finish line.
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Aid Stations
Hydration is key. We&rsquo;ll have two stations along the course, spaced every half mile:
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One with water and bananas
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One for your personal aid (bring your own drinks, gels, etc.)&mdash;drop off your items before the race. Volunteers will organize aid by bib number.
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Five Star Turkey Trot Bonus
All participants receive one FREE entry into a 2024 Five Star Turkey Trot. Details available on the event website.
Top finishers also qualify for the Five Star 5K/10K Championships in January 2025.
Refunds, Transfers, and Deferments
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All registrations are final. No refunds, deferments, or transfers.
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The event will happen rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we may cancel for safety&mdash;no refunds will be issued.
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Participants who do not show up for the event forfeit their swag.
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No COVID-19 refunds. If public health circumstances prevent an in-person event, we will switch to a 100% virtual format. Shirts will be shipped to participants.
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Any unsportsmanlike conduct by participants, spectators, or others will result in immediate removal from the venue with no refund.
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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle

Marathon Results