Welcome to the 40th annual Gap2Gap relay race. We are excited for another great year of racing. This years addition will start Saturday June 1st @ 8am.
Event Description:
The Gap2Gap is a five leg, multi discipline race that can be completed with a team of two to four or solo in the Iron division. The race starts and finishes at Sarg Hubbard Park in Yakima Washington.
Leg One is a 1 mile field run, teams are eligible to use any team member to complete this run. The run is a mixed surface run with potential for conditions ranging from loose sand to waist deep water.
Leg Two is a 6.5 mile Kayak down the Yakima river. River kayaking experience is greatly encouraged. The Yakima is a swift river with multiple channels, all boaters are responsible for their own safety. (PFD and Whistle are required) (Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs are all eligible.)
Leg Three is a 18 mile Road bike course. The course starts at river level and gradually climbs over the 18 miles. (Road bike/Time Trial/gravel bike and helmet are required.)
Leg Four is a 8.5 mile Mountain bike course. Mountain biking experience is necessary. The course is a mix of Single-track, Double-track and gravel road. (Mountain or Gravel Bike with a helmet is required). In years past Gravel bikes have been popular, with the extension of the single-track section Gravel bikes should only be ridden by advanced riders.
Leg Five : A 4-5 mile run on the Yakima Greenway, The run is mainly pavement with a small technical section of rock/sand, the run finishes with the crowd favorite Slip N Slide into the finish line.
An interactive course map is available on our website and additional day of logistics and information will be sent to participants as we approach race day. Your participation helps support our mission of working to conserve, enhance and maintain the Yakima Greenway as a continuing resource for future generations. Thank You!
IRON $85
TEAM $200