Rainshadow Running
  • Home
  • Events
    • Orcas Island Stage Race
    • Orcas Island 100M 2025
    • Yakima Skyline 50K
    • Yakima Skyline 25K
    • Sun Mountain 50M/20M/50K/25k
    • Orcas Island 50K & 25K
    • White River 50M/50K/25K
    • Millersylvania Trail Races
    • Teanaway Country 100M
    • Teanaway Country 50M
    • Teeny-Way 50K
    • Larch Madness Trail Races
    • Hyak Halloween 25K
    • Deception Pass 50K/25K
  • About
    • COVID Era: What to Expect at our Events
    • Anti-discrimination
    • Race Rules
    • Our Staff
    • Contact
    • Media >
      • Race Photos
      • Race Videos
      • Race Reports
      • Press
    • Rainshadow Gift Credits
    • How To Use Your Rainshadow Credit
    • FAQs
    • Lotteries >
      • Lottery Info
      • Group Registration
      • Volunteer Bypass
  • Cancellations
  • Volunteers
    • Sign up
    • Volunteer Descriptions
    • Volunteer perks
  • For The Trails
    • Trail Work Parties
    • Learn New Skills
    • Donate to the Trails
    • Political Action For Trails
Picture

Picture
James Varner (he/him), Race Director and Owner of Rainshadow Running, has been running trail ultras since 2001 and organizing races since 2004. His approach to directing races comes from the idea that he is throwing a party for friends that just happens to involve a little running. The settings he picks for Rainshadow races feature some of the most visually stunning scenery in the United States. 

James enjoys trail running for the solace and simplicity, for the excitement and the beauty, for the challenge and confidence, for the lessons he's learned about himself and the world itself, and for the places he runs and the people he meets. 


Kathryn "Katy" Farrell (she/they), Race Director and Owner, joined the Rainshadow staff in early 2020 and became a co-owner in 2021. She’s been running ultras in the Northwest since 2014, and finds the woods and mountains to be a deep source of connection, healing, and creative inspiration. Katy’s background as a performance artist and teacher is evident in their passion for creating spaces for people to have connective and transformative experiences. Aside from trail running, they also find joy in cooking for friends, making music, and being the “cool aunt”.
Picture

© 2024 Rainshadow Running - All rights reserved.