Swing the Gates 5k and 10k

Swing the Gates is back for a 4th year! And this time we are CLOSING the Park on Halloween! This year will include the popular 10k Team Scavenger Hunt and the classic 5k Fun Run- costumes encouraged . Come hang out with an amazing community of nature lovers, runners, walkers, and their K-9 companions while exploring the beauty of Deception Pass State Park 5K Fun Run The 5K fun run will kick off at 9:00 AM , but we recommend coming early to cheer on the 10K team scavenger hunt participants as they complete their first challenge as soon as they cross the start line at 8:00 AM. The course will be run primarily on paved surfaces, however does include 400 ft elevation gain with a steep incline at the beginning of the race. Strollers, small children, and dogs are welcome! The race aid station is cup-less again, so be sure to bring your own water bottle or cup. Course will close at 11:00AM . 10K Team Scavenger Hunt Challenge yourself and your friends to a unique race experience. Teams will set off along the trails to solve various challenges along the way which will help them uncover the racecourse as they go. Scavenger hunts are more fun with friends, so find three other people to join you at 8:00 AM on race day. Distances and elevation will vary based on your team’s ability to navigate the trails of Deception Pass State Park. This is a difficult course run primarily along unpaved trails within the park. If your team is able to navigate the trails efficiently, we expect this year's course to be 6.2 miles and a 1200' elevation. Each clue station will have cutoff times. The final clue station will close at 11:00 AM to allow park staff to CLOSE the gates to the Park for the season. If you are still running at this time, we ask that you head to the finish line and check in. This is an unsupported 10K race. Plan to carry your own water and snacks. *The first participant will pay the initial fee and then all other teammates are free. Be sure to share your team’s name an