Bring a towel (or 2) to this event.
NOTES FROM RACE DIRECTOR:
Corn Maze: This is a reminder to everyone that no one is allowed into the corn maze at any time. It will be closely monitored and if your kid(s) are found in there you'll be asked nicely to leave early.
Wild Flower Field: This year there is a field of wildflowers in the middle of the property by the small barn. This will be a big temptation to go inside and take photos. Please stay out of this field. Take photos from the perimeter only.
We have a large water feature next to the small barn and field of wildflowers. It's shouldn't be necessary to mention that climbing over the water feature is a quick way to get uninvited from the Hydrangea Ranch.
“WELL BEHAVED DOGS ON A LEASH OKAY!!! Please spread the word, I don’t have time to field phone calls from parents about dogs….”
Souvenir t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats will be available for purchase. There will be a concession stand. We have a coffee truck.
As our business for weddings continue to flourish, it is harder and harder to justify all the impact that the Ultimook Race has on our beautiful flower farm. Please do your part to help us justify the impact and be sure it is not disrespected in any way by your kids.
EVENT: What better way to kick off the Cross Country season than by participating in the Ultimook Race, held in Tillamook, Oregon? This course is held on “old school” terrain, providing a balance of challenge and fun for all participants.
Click here for race information and race start times. Please arrive at least one hour prior to start time to ensure everyone has an opportunity to comfortably prepare for the race. Races start at 9:00 AM MS Girls 3k, 9:30 AM MS Boys 3k. Open 5k at 8:15 AM for interested parents, click here to register. High School races start at 10AM and you are welcome to remain at the venue as long or as little as you like.
GATE FEE & EVENT INFO FROM HOST: See the Ultimook page for admission details ($8/adults, $4/kids, runners free with team entry), t-shirts, concessions, camping, and more.
TRAVEL: The location of this race is approximately two hours from Vancouver, Washington. This meet is quite large, so please account for traffic when you calculate your departure time.
PARKING: Click here for PDF map of venue. It is roughly 1k from parking to team canopy (~15 minute walk). Please account for this in the preferred arrival time.
LODGING: If you are deciding whether to stay Friday and/or Saturday in Tillamook, there are a few Whisper families staying at the Tillamook Bay city RV Park, which offers Yurts and RV sites.
WHISPER RUNNERS: Upon arrival, you’ll walk a quarter mile from the parking lot to the race venue. The Whisper Tent will be visible from the road. Once at the tent, put on your race bib (on the front of your singlet) and relax until we begin our warmup, which will begin approximately 45-minutes before the start of the race.
Restrooms (port-a-potties) will be available at the venue.