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You’re going to love running through Historical Vancouver USA

Master Schedule Coming Soon!

We have arranged for athletes and spectators to park at Hudson’s Bay High-school and Clark College Red Lots #1 and #2. You can also park in Downtown Vancouver on the streets for free on weekends. Any of the options offered in Pre-race instructions will give you a short walk to the Start/Finish line on race day – consider it your warmup. Best and closest options are Hudson’s Bay High-school and Downtown. Just remember to park North of Officer’s Row to minimize delays when you are trying to leave.

Click here to see a map for parking.

Remember your ID and USAT Membership Card (if applicable). It’s a USAT requirement! If you’re picking up a package for someone else, please be sure to have their signed authorization form and a copy of their ID.

Registration package pick up location changes so pay attention to times and days listed below. If you unable to pickup at any of the times listed below, please email us at registration@whyracingevents.com to make other arrangements.

Foot Traffic Vancouver FRIDAY, September 5th from 10 AM to 6 PM
Foot Traffic, 305 SE Chkalov Dr., Vancouver, WA 98683

SATURDAY at Officers Row 2 PM – 7 PM
1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661

SUNDAY at Officers Row 6 AM - 9 AM 
1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661

Marathon: 

2021 – Vincent Hamilton – 2:39:21
2021 – Kari Hamilton-  2:59:19

Every runner/walker is a winner in our eyes! But to reward those speedsters, here’s what we’ve come up with: 

• Awards for the Top 3 Overall Male & Female and Master Champions for all distances
• Top 3 Age Group Winners in the following categories and for the Marathon Relay Divisions (Male, Female & Co-Ed)

9 and under, 10-14, 15-19yrs, 20-24yrs, 25-29yrs, 30-34yrs, 35-39yrs, 40-44yrs, 45-49yrs, 50-54yrs, 55-59yrs, 60-64yrs, 65-69yrs, 70-74yrs, 75-79yrs, 80+

Note: We will not be able to provide awards for walkers due to the inability to control adherence to walking only during the event.

Award Criteria:

• If you choose to race in the Clydesdale (220+ pounds) or Athena (165+ pounds) categories, you are not eligible for Age Group awards. You must choose one or the other.

  GIVING BACK FEELS SO GOOD!

The main beneficiary of the APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is the Police Activities League (PAL) of Southwest Washington. PAL is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote positive relationships between youth and law enforcement through community based educational programs and recreational opportunities. PAL offers programs year-round across Clark County in 5 main focus areas which include: Education, Mentoring, Athletics, Summer Camps, & Community Collaboration. With your support, we can expand our reach and touch even more young lives, offering them the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to become tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and change-makers. You can learn more about PAL by visiting our website Police Activities League – Cops, Kids, and Community (palofswwa.org). 

Please see the video below for more information.

Last, the APPLETREE is proud to support local school clubs/sports programs and other non-profit organizations through this event and all the races and fundraisers on the Why Racing Events calendar each year. Some of the programs that benefit rely solely on the donations made via these events. Contributions over the years from these NW races and fundraisers have exceeded $3 million dollars. We are very thankful to the athletes, sponsors, vendors, partners and volunteers who contribute to the success of our events, allowing us to offer this support!years from these NW races and fundraisers have exceeded $3 million dollars. We are very thankful to the athletes, sponsors, vendors, partners and volunteers who contribute to the success of our events, allowing us to offer this support!

Bring the obvious – running/walking shoes & gear, your bib number, etc. Watch the weather closely. The show goes on no matter what the weather is doing. Fortunately, if you’re dressed correctly, it shouldn’t matter. If it’s raining, you may want to layer with a water-proof running jacket. If it’s cold, wear some running gloves. Vaseline is always a good idea on any spots that might rub (underarms, under the ‘girls’ aka breast area, inner thighs, feet). Wear your Bib Number on the front of your shirt/jacket which also includes your disposable chip timing piece. Watch for the cameras en route and give us a big cheesy smile! Photos are FREE so give us your best post and make this race photo your profile shot!

Plus remember to bring a warm, clean change of clothing so you can enjoy the post-event festivities.

As a reminder, if your family is going to be cheering you along en route, remind them to bring cowbells, music, fun signs and pom poms to help keep your energy up along the course. Drop subtle hints to your family and loved ones about how much you’d love for them to have flowers and green balloons for you at the finish line.

Most kids will enjoy the Sunset 5K run/walk! Kids 12 and under get to register for FREE and kids 13 ~ 17 receive 50% off on their registration!

There is so much to do in our beautiful city of Vancouver WA. Make it a full weekend and enjoy so much of what our city and the surrounding area has to offer. View the following video for a glimpse of all there is to do in Vancouver WA. Plus Portland OR is literally right across the river so come for the weekend or stay a week or more and soak it all in!