Winthrop Marathon and Half Marathon

This Saturday, June 10, is the Winthrop Marathon and Half Marathon.  Starting on the edge of the Pasayten Wilderness in the Okanogan National Forest at an altitude of 3,300 feet the course loses 1,000 feet in elevation in the first 10 miles as it follows the scenic Chewuch River to Winthrop.  The course is USATF certified and can be used as a Boston Marathon qualifier.  Even if you don't want to run, come out and cheer on the runners as they come into town to finish.