BATTLE TO THE PACIFIC
RACE 4: PNW STATE PARK TRAIL SERIES
WHERE : Fort Stevens State Park, OR
WHEN : November 10th, 2024
DISTANCE: 5K, 1/4 Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 12 Mile Ruck Challenge
START TIMES :
5K : 9:30am
1/4 Marathon : 9:15am
1/2 Marathon : 9:15am
12 Mile Ruck Challenge: 9:00am
All races will start and finish at the N. Coffenbury Lake Day-Use Area (Shelter C)
PRICE:
5K: $47 ($55 Day-Of)
1/4 Marathon: $57 ($65 Day-Of)
1/2 Marathon: $67 ($75 Day-Of)
** NEW** 12 Mile Ruck Challenge $67 ($75 Day-Of)
1/2 MARATHON
This course consists of 3 loops - the Outer Loop, the Inner Loop and the Lake Loop.
LOOP 1 - THE OUTER LOOP
Starting at 9am at the North (Coffenbury) Lake Day-Use Area Shelter C, head north to the T at the tunnel, and go LEFT (East) on to the Sunset Trail, following the signs to “Shipwreck”.
Turn LEFT at the T at the Tunnel, towards “Shipwreck”.
Take the Sunset Trail 0.7 Miles to the Kestrel Dune Trail and turn RIGHT (North), following the signs towards “Battery Russell” and “Historic Area”. You will cross a street here, so be extra careful.
Continue on the Kestrel Dune Trail heading north for 1.9 miles and turn RIGHT (East) on the Trestle Bay Trail, following the signs to the “Historica Area”, “Battery Russell” & “Campground”.
Turn RIGHT to head East on the Trestle Bay Trail
After 1.1 miles of heading East on the Trestle Bay Trail you come to the Isaac Stevens Trial. From here, you have an out-and-back to the gate at the front of the Historic Area.
Turn LEFT here, and follow the path to the Historic Area. You will run .6 miles to the gate of the Historic Area, crossing over a bridge on your way. Once you reach the gate, turn around and return to the Trestle Bay / Isaac Stevens intersection. From there, go straight on the Isaac Stevens Trail heading South, following the signs to “Battery Russell”, “Campground” and “Coffenbury Lake”.
Shortly after you start on the Issac Stevens Trail youwill come to a “Y” in the road. Veer left to stay on the paved trail, avoiding the road straight ahead.
Follow Isaac Stevens trail 0.8 miles to where it intersects with the Battery Russell Trail, from here you will head directly towards the Historic Battery Russell. The Aid Station will direct you onto the Fort Stevens Ridge Trail for just over a mile.
The Fort Stevens Ridge Trail will take you all the way back to the T at the tunnel, which you will continue back to the Sunset Trail - NOT back to the day use area.
Follow the signs to “Coffenbury Lake” & “Shipwreck”, go under the tunnel, and back to the T at the Tunnel. From here, go straight, following the sign to “Shipwreck” again, and on to start the inner loop.
LOOP 2 - THE INNER LOOP
Take the Sunset Trail 0.7 Miles to the Kestrel Dune Trail and turn RIGHT, following the signs towards “Battery Russell” & “Historic Area”. You will cross a street again here, so be extra careful.
The Aid Station will direct you back on to the Ft Stevens Ridge Trail towards Coffenbury Lake.
Turn RIGHT from the Kestrel Dune Trail to head East on to the Battery Russell Trail.
This time, from the T at the tunnel, take a LEFT back towards the Start/Finish at the North Lake Day-Use Area, following the signs to “Coffenbury Lake”.
Follow the signs to “Coffenbury Lake” & “Shipwreck”, go under the tunnel, and back to the T at the Tunnel. From here, take a LEFT back to the Start/Finish area. Run past the Start/Finish area, on to the Coffenbury Lake Trail.
LOOP 3 - THE LAKE LOOP
You will run past the North Lake Day-Use Area A and run the trail around Coffenbury Lake clockwise.
Expect an out-and-back just over halfway, before you return to the Finish.
1/4 MARATHON
This course consists of 2 loops - the inner loop and the loop around the lake.
LOOP 1 - THE INNER LOOP
Starting at 9am at the North (Coffenbury) Lake Day-Use Area Shelter C, head north to the T at the tunnel, and go LEFT on to the Sunset Trail, following the signs to “Shipwreck”.
Turn LEFT at the T at the Tunnel
Take the Sunset Trail 0.7 Miles to the Kestrel Dune Trail and turn RIGHT, following the signs towards “Battery Russell” & “Historic Area”. You will cross a street again here, so be extra careful.
Continue on the Kestrel Dune Trail trail for 0.6 miles, then turn RIGHT on the Battery Russell Trail, following signs to “Battery Russell”, “Campground” & “Historic Area”.
Turn RIGHT from the Kestrel Dune Trail to head East on to the Battery Russell Trail.
Follow the signs LEFT (West) to “Coffenbury Lake” & “Shipwreck”, go under the tunnel, and back to the T at the Tunnel. From here, take a LEFT back towards Coffenburry Lake.
LOOP 2 - THE LAKE LOOP
You will run past the North Lake Day-Use Area and run the trail around Coffenbury Lake clockwise.
Expect an out-and-back just over halfway, before you return to the Finish.
5 K
LOOP 1 - THE LAKE LOOP
Starting at 9:30 am at the North (Coffenbury) Lake Day-Use Area Shelter C, you will run the trail around Coffenbury Lake clockwise.
Expect an out-and-back just over halfway, before you return to the Finish.
12 MILE RUCK CHALLENGE
*NEW in 2024!!!
“The US Army ruck march is a standard 12 mile movement, with a 35 pound pack (Base weight, no food water ammo) which must be completed in around or under three hours. It is a measure of endurance, strength and guts.” Hooah
Check out our partner GORUCK on their website for specific workout equipment for this event. Website Link
$5 DAILY PARK PERMIT
You will be responsible for the $5 Daily Permit (per vehicle) required to park at the Hilltop Day-Use Area. They take cash and checks via Fee Envelope (provided by park). No cards accepted at this location - save for the main ranger station.
NO CUPS FOR YOU!
All of Bivouac Racing events are cupless - as is standard for most trail running events. There will be 2 aid stations on this course, but they are strictly B.Y.O.D.V (Bring Your Own Drinking Vessel)
BIB PICK-UP
TBD
YEAH, BUT WHAT ABOUT ME?
There will be food and beer at the Bivouac, and all finishers will receive a Bivouac Racing winners mug as well as a chance to win some of our primo SWAG.