Fidalgo Trail Run
Fidalgo Trail Run race day weather
Cool temps, gradual climb ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 54°F and rising to 59°F by the finish, with average humidity at 78%. A light south wind at 7 mph will offer minimal impact on performance. Given the hilly course, runners should pace conservatively early on, especially with the potential for light rain. Adjust hydration frequency to stay comfortable as the race progresses.
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Fidalgo Trail Run route and elevation
The Fidalgo Trail Run course has about 6,600 ft (2,012 m) of climbing. It is hillier than 95% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 26, with 445 ft (136 m) of climbing.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 5.5 to 5.9: climbs about 330 ft (101 m).
- Miles 8.1 to 8.5: climbs about 370 ft (113 m).
- Miles 21.2 to 21.6: climbs about 370 ft (113 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:37 here (7 minutes slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:07 here (7 minutes slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:38 here (8 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ft | 165 ft | 7:48 | 8:55 | 10:02 |
| 2 | 167 ft | 130 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 3 | 255 ft | 258 ft | 7:44 | 8:50 | 9:57 |
| 4 | 208 ft | 165 ft | 8:07 | 9:16 | 10:25 |
| 5 | 200 ft | 137 ft | 8:15 | 9:27 | 10:38 |
| 6 | 385 ft | 159 ft | 9:44 | 11:07 | 12:30 |
| 7 | 40 ft | 366 ft | 6:54 | 7:53 | 8:53 |
| 8 | 393 ft | 334 ft | 8:14 | 9:25 | 10:34 |
| 9 | 376 ft | 388 ft | 7:43 | 8:48 | 9:55 |
| 10 | 237 ft | 217 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 11 | 90 ft | 190 ft | 7:23 | 8:27 | 9:30 |
| 12 | 135 ft | 68 ft | 8:18 | 9:29 | 10:40 |
| 13 | 209 ft | 295 ft | 7:27 | 8:31 | 9:35 |
| 14 | 176 ft | 120 ft | 8:12 | 9:22 | 10:33 |
| 15 | 117 ft | 174 ft | 7:32 | 8:37 | 9:41 |
| 16 | 280 ft | 148 ft | 8:52 | 10:07 | 11:23 |
| 17 | 147 ft | 275 ft | 7:18 | 8:22 | 9:24 |
| 18 | 278 ft | 133 ft | 8:59 | 10:15 | 11:32 |
| 19 | 392 ft | 132 ft | 10:03 | 11:29 | 12:55 |
| 20 | 35 ft | 355 ft | 6:55 | 7:54 | 8:54 |
| 21 | 383 ft | 356 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 22 | 381 ft | 299 ft | 8:26 | 9:38 | 10:51 |
| 23 | 213 ft | 316 ft | 7:23 | 8:27 | 9:30 |
| 24 | 99 ft | 190 ft | 7:26 | 8:29 | 9:32 |
| 25 | 99 ft | 70 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 26 | 445 ft | 455 ft | 7:43 | 8:49 | 9:55 |
| Last 0.2 | 3 ft | 24 ft | 1:39 | 1:53 | 2:07 |
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About the Fidalgo Trail Run
Join us for a run at Deception Pass State Park and enjoy the fall colors in one of the state's most spectacular locations. There will be plenty of aid stations and the courses are well marked. The course starts and finishes at Bowman Bay. Options include 5 mile, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon distances. Source