Saturday, March 3, 2012  

Start/Finish: Rock Candy Parking Lot, Capitol Forest

(Outside of Olympia, Washington) 

Before February 14*: Marathon: $75; Half Marathon: $60

February 15-February 28: Marathon: $85; Half Marathon: $70

DOR Registration: Marathon: $90; Half Marathon: $75

*Register before February 14 to guarantee race booty. After Feb. 14, it's not guaranteed.

Register on-line at Active.com or by mail

Marathon Start: 8AM

½ Marathon Start: 8:30

Course map. and Important Race Day Information

*ALL RUNNERS MUST PURCHASE A DISCOVER PASS*

2011: Race Results, Race Photos                                   

This race is likely the hardest half and full marathon in Washington State. The course takes you on beautiful trails through Capitol Forest outside of Olympia. Steep climbs, technical trails, lots of mud, beautiful views... you'll have to work hard for this finish. Each runner will receive t-shirt (if registered before Feb. 14), a finishing mug and more! Saddle up and let's get on!

Race is a benefit for Friends of Capitol Forest. A donation will also be made to the DNR to help with building more shelters in Capitol Forest.

Hillbilly Half is part of the 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup Series. All runners will receive killer swag from La Sportiva and their partners, in addition to what we already had planned! Are YOU ready for the wildest run in Washington's wild country? 

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     02/18/2012 – Moab’s Red Hot 33K - Moab , UT
     03/03/2012 – Hillbilly Half Marathon - Olympia , WA
     03/24/2012 – Bel Monte Endurance Run – Sherando Lake, VA
     04/07/2012 – Hell’s Hills – Smithville, TX  
     05/12/2012 – Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run – Helena, MT
     05/19/2012 – Jemez Half Marathon – Los Alamos, NM
     06/02/2012 – Rothrock Trail Challenge – State College, PA
     07/15/2012 – Barr Trail Mountain Race – Manitou Springs, CO
     08/04/2012 – Jupiter Peak Steeplechase – Park City, UT

2012 Half/Full Marathon Training Groups

Hillbilly Half Marathon Training Group

January 8-March 3. Group will meet every Sunday at 7:30 AM. This group is for you if you are newer to trails, newer to distance running, and can successfully run 5 miles on roads. Trails are tough and will be much slower than road half marathon training. This group is a great way to learn trail running technique and get to know the race course. 8-weeks. $110/person (includes race entry). See you in 2013.... 

Mountain Marathon Training Group

January 8-March 3. Group will meet every Sunday at 7:30 AM. This group is for you if you want to know the course before you run it, are newer to trails, and can successfully run 10 miles on roads. Trails are tough and will be much slower than road marathon training. This group is a great way to learn trail running technique and get to know the race course. 8-weeks. $125/person (includes race entry). See you in 2013.... 

*No refunds or exchanges on registration fees.*