FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I defer my race entry to next year or get a refund?
No, you cannot defer your entry and you will only receive a 50% refund of your entry fees if you contact us to officially drop out before March 1st, 2023 at midnight Pacific time. After which, you will not receive a refund.

Check our Registration page for answers to all race entry-related questions.

Do you have different distances? Can I run just one loop?
We have THREE distances to choose from: 50m, 50k and a 2.5 mile Ascent (with a 3 mile hike back to the bottom of the mountain).

Can I run just one loop 3 times?
Nope! To be an official Tiger Claw finisher you must complete EACH of the 3 loops. However, the order in which you complete them is up to you! Pink, White, Yellow; White, Yellow, Pink; etc.

I’m running The Double, can I mix my loop DIRECTIONS?
Nope! While you can complete the colored loops in any order you wish, you must complete the 3 loops in the normal direction BEFORE starting your reverse loops. You CANNOT mix loop directions. Basically, you have to run a fully complete normal Tiger Claw before taking on the reverse direction.

If I start The Double, can I drop down to the normal Tiger Claw?
Nope! Once you start, you cannot drop down in distance. If you are running The Double, complete the normal Tiger Claw and decide you want to quit, you will not be credited with a Tiger Claw finish.

Can I drop from The Double to the normal Tiger Claw BEFORE the start of the race?
Yes! As long as you let us know before May 1st, you can drop down to the normal Tiger Claw distance from The Double. You will not be refunded the difference in registration price.

Can I use poles?
Nope! For the safety of other runners around you, we do not allow poles at Tiger Claw.

What’s the nearest airport I would fly into for the race?
Seatac (Seattle-Tacoma) is the closest airport. Drive times from the airport to Issaquah can be anywhere from 45min to 2hr depending on traffic.

Can a friend pick up my bib for me?
No. Bibs can only be claimed by the runner and ID MUST BE PROVIDED. No ID, no bib.

Do I need ID to pick up my bib?
Yes. No ID, no bib.

Where do I pick up my bib?
Please reference the Package Pick-up page.

How do I get to the start?
Our start and finish line is located at the Issaquah Community Center. You can view this location on a map HERE.

What time does the race start?
5am pdt for The Double, 7am pdt for Tiger Claw. The Ascent will take place on the Friday before at 5pm pst. Please give yourself enough time to find parking and walk to the start line to pick up your bib, drop your bag and get ready for the start.

Where can I park?
For the Ascent, runners can park at the High Point Trailhead parking lot (bring your Discover Pass). Additional parking will be available along SE 79th Street, just off the High Point Way exit to the South of I-90. Please follow instructions from our parking volunteers. There will be a short .4 mile walk from your car up the road to the start line.

For the 50m, parking will be available at the Issaquah Community Center prior to race start. For the 50k, you cannot park at the Community Center. Please park at Issaquah High School, just a bit further south on 2nd Ave SE.

How many drop bags can I have?
You will be allowed one drop bag that will be transported and kept at the Lower Aid Station for you to access between loops. Please bring your drop bag to the start and hand it off to our volunteers collecting drop bags near the start. Make sure to write your name and bib number on the bag so it will be easily accessed during and after the race. Drop bags will be returned to the finish line throughout the day.

Where do I put my drop bags?
You will drop off your drop bags at your starting line, before your race begins. The destination of the drop bags will be clearly labelled in the morning. It is your responsibility and yours alone to ensure that your drop bag goes to the correct place and is handed to the correct volunteer. They will be returned to the Start/Finish line throughout the day.

Where and when can I pick up my drop bags post-race?
Drop bags will be kept in the specific drop bag area at the Start/Finish location. Once you are finished, you MUST collect your drop bag before you leave as we will only hold onto them up until 9pm pst once everything is torn down. All unclaimed drop bags will be donated. We will not ship out individual drop bags that go unclaimed. You may have a friend pick up your drop bag in your absence.

How should I label my drop bags?
Please clearly state your name and your bib number on the bag.

Where can I be crewed?
Only 1 Crew member is allowed to assist runners within a 100 meter radius of the Lower Aid Station.

How can I be crewed?
Crews cannot touch anything at the aid station.
Crews can only provide items to their runner that they (the crew) themselves have brought with them.

Where are the aid stations? How far apart?
Please see our 50k Race Page, 50m Race Page, Ascent Race Page.

What food/drinks are at the aid stations?
Please see our 50k Race Page, 50m Race Page, Ascent Race Page.

What are the cut off times and where?
Please see our 50k Race Page, 50m Race Page, Ascent Race Page.

Are there maps?
Please see our 50k Race Page, 50m Race Page, Ascent Race Page.

Is there chip timing?
We use a very unique timing system. Do NOT lose your booper! Please see our 50k Race Page, 50m Race Page, Ascent Race Page.

Where and when can I find results posted?
Results will be live all weekend on UltraSignup and by checking out our results page.

How can people follow along on race day online?
We do not have runner tracking but will be documenting the whole day on twitter, instagram, etc.

Can I run with my dog?
While we LOVE dogs, dogs are not allowed on course under any circumstances.

Are pacers allowed?
Pacers are not allowed under any circumstances.

Can I run with music/headphones?
We only allow music at a low volume, preferably one ear bud. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times. Dangers include wildlife encounters and safety concerns. Please be present and open to sounds, voices and people around you.

Are there washrooms on course?
There will be Porta-Potties at the Start / Finish, Lower Aid Station and pit toilets at the High Point Way parking lot.

Can I use poles?
Again, poles are not allowed during Tiger Claw.

Is there first aid on course? Where?
We have a full event medical team working race weekend located at the Lower Aid Station. If you need medical assistance during the race please ask the nearest volunteer and the will direct you accordingly. If you are unable to proceed under your own power please ask the first runner you see for assistance.

What happens if I miss the cutoff time?
Time cutoffs are strictly enforced. If you miss a time cutoff at the Upper Aid Station, you will need to be able to hike back to our finish line. If a runner cannot hike down West Tiger 3, we will attempt to coordinate an extraction.

What happens if I get lost?
It is highly unlikely that you will get lost because we flag our courses to a very high standard. If you think you may have gone off course, please stop immediately, turn around, and return to the last place that you saw flagging. We promise that once you return to the last area you saw flagging that things will make sense again. Also, if you are prone to get lost, we HIGHLY encourage you to download our GPX files and load them onto a device you can follow just in case.

Do you still need volunteers?
Always! Please register via the Volunteer Page.