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Two cyclists riding on the Centennial Trail near sunset. Photo by Jason Hansen
RUSA Route #3704 "Centennial Trail 100k from Arlington"
Watch 4th of July fireworks as you ride the Centennial Trail. Starting in Arlington at 5:00 PM, you’ll begin by riding south to Snohomish, then turn around and go north to Nakashima Barn, then back to Arlington. The idea is to be riding the north end of the trail, between Arlington and the barn, after dark, for maximum fireworks viewing. In previous years, riding the permanent version of this route, the organizers have seen a spectacular display of fireworks right off the trail near the trailhead in Bryant, across the highway from the Bryant General Store, sometime between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Other displays, big and small, have been visible around and north of Marysville.
Lights and reflective gear will be inspected at the start.
Pre-Ride Notes
From the Safeway/Chevron parking lot, the route goes right on 204th St NE. The center through-lane is restricted by a raised divider for one block beyond SR 9. We recommend using the wide sidewalk rather than the street, through the light at SR 9 and to the next light at 74th St, where traffic thins out and the raised divider ends. (See screenshots)
A reliable place for free water refills is the Machias Trailhead, which you will pass at 26.4K and 45K. There is a water hand-pump to the north of the building with the restrooms.
Once the sun goes down, as you are watching for fireworks in the sky, also watch for pedestrians or other trail users. Some will not have lights or reflective clothing!
At 99.5K, you will turn left from the Centennial Trail onto Kent Prairie Rd/204th St NE. Watch for traffic, and for the angled RR tracks immediately after you make the turn.
Parking
Park away from store entrances, on the west side of the Safeway lot.
Start/Finish
Safeway
20500 Olympic Pl
Arlington, WA 98223
Hours: 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
4:00 PM Rider check-in and safety inspection begins
4:55 PM Ride briefing
5:00 PM Ride bikes
Please contact the ride organizer if you will be arriving after 5:00 PM or if you are registered and choose to not start.
Complete route divided into smaller chunks (may be more compatible with some devices and software)
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[FINAL]
Note:
Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own from the desktop web page (not the mobile application). To print a cuesheet:
- Open the route link above.
- Click the More button.
- Click Print Cuesheet. For more control over columns, formatting, etc, click Print Map & Cue PDF instead. This is required if you want the notes with your cue sheet.
Registration
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 at 12:00 Midnight (Pacific Time).
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Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate same-day registration.
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Registration includes signing a responsibility waiver using the same SmartWaiver system used for RUSA Permanents. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED WAIVER IN ORDER TO START THE RIDE. No waiver, no ride, no exceptions.
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Current RUSA membership is required. Click here to create or renew your RUSA membership. Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification. You'll need your final RUSA number (not a temporary number starting with T) to sign the waiver and register for the ride.
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Current SIR membership is required. Click here to create or renew your free SIR membership. Once you log into your SIR account the Sign Waiver button will be visible at the bottom of this page.
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Online registration is open until Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 Noon (Pacific Time).
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Ride fee must be paid online at the time of registration.
Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.
REGISTRATION LIMITED TO RIDERS WHO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO REGISTER.
General Rules
All riders must:
- Have current memberships in RUSA and SIR.
- Read and sign a waiver (part of the online event registration) before beginning the ride.
- Comply with local traffic laws as well as RUSA's Rules for Riders.
- Have front and rear lights, a reflective vest or sash, and reflective ankle bands. See RUSA Article 10 for details. Be prepared to show these to the ride organizer at the start. Lights should be on during any low-light conditions (rain, fog, night, tunnels, etc).
- Contact the organizer ASAP if they cannot finish (DNF). The organizer's contact info may be found on the brevet control card.
- Turn in their signed brevet control card at the ride finish.
- Check-in with the organizer or a volunteer at the start, the finish, at any overnight controls.