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Beat the Blerch
Beat the Blerch is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Carnation, Washington. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Carnation, WA
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Carnation, Washington
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Flat out-and-back on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail through evergreen forest from Tolt-MacDonald Park
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- beattheblerch.com
About the Beat the Blerch
A whimsical multi-distance race on a flat forest trail near Seattle, famous for cake, Nutella, and costumed 'Blerch' characters chasing runners.
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- Cult-favorite themed race created by 'The Oatmeal' cartoonist Matthew Inman, known for Nutella and cake aid stations
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Beat the Blerch: common questions
- When is the Beat the Blerch?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Beat the Blerch held?
- In Carnation, Washington.
- What distances does the Beat the Blerch offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Beat the Blerch?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Beat the Blerch?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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