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DECEMBER 14, 2024

 Santa’s Holiday Hustle 5k & Dirty Santa Trail Run

Event Date: 12/14/2024, WA

Join us for the 5th Annual Santa’s Holiday Hustle Run/Walk & 1st Annual Dirty Santa 10k Trail Run on Saturday, December 14th to celebrate the holidays in an active and festive way.

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JANUARY 4, 2025

Resolution Run – 5K and 10K Run/Walk

Event Date(s): 1/04/2025 – La Center High School, La Center, WA

We have added a second loop to our 4th Annual Resolution Run to offer a 5K AND 10K option!  The race, in La Center, Washington, continues to be a fundraiser for the La Center High School Volleyball program. We brought together all of our favorite things, a challenging course to kickup your New Year training program, trails and pathways along a very scenic course, and a good old fashion breakfast. You will start and finish at La Center High School. Run the course twice to really have a resolution challenge. After your race, join us for an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast with a $10 donation supporting the La Center High School.  There will be an awards ceremony for the top 3 overall finishers and age group winners.  There will be fun for all!!

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MARCH 9, 2025

Silver Falls Trail Challenge

Event Date(s): 3/9/2025 Silver Falls State Park – Sublimity, Oregon

If you have never been to Silver Falls State Park, you are in for a treat. If you have been before, you’re still in for a treat. There just ARE NOT ENOUGH ADJECTIVES to describe the PNW brand of beauty and mystique that is personified by Silver Falls State Park. Starting in the South Falls day use area, you’ll have the option of 1 loop around the Trail of 10 Falls for a quarter marathon or add an additional loop to complete the half-marathon. The chance to run behind and pass these picturesque falls is something you won’t soon forget. Silver Falls is truly one of the most epic places in the PNW and will stay with you long after race day.

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MARCH 23, 2025

Couve Clover Run

Event Date: 03/23/2025 @ 9:00am sharp – Please show up at 8:30 at the latest to get organized, enjoy all the pre-race entertainment and make sure we start on time.

Event Location: Waterfront Park – Vancouver, WA

Celebrate in your festive green while running or walking 3, 7 or 10 miles along an extremely fast and scenic course to support local charities.  Looking for family fun?  Join our  Lucky Leap 1 mile walk – great for those looking for less mileage but still want to have some great food, beverages, shirts, medals and FUN!

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APRIL 27, 2025

Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Event Date(s): 04/27/2025 @ 7:45am for Half  / 8:00am for 5K  & 10K/ 11:00am for Duathlon

Event Location: Vancouver Lake – Vancouver, WA

Time to dust off the cob-webs and start the multi-sport racing season with the 41st Annual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! It’s time to see who stayed in shape all winter!

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MAY 18, 2025

Reflection Run

Event Date(s): 05/18/2025 @ 8:45am for the Half Marathon / 9:00am for the 5k and 10k races

Event Location: Washougal Waterfront Park  – Washougal, WA

The 10th Annual Reflection Run will honor the brave men and women who have or are currently serving in our Armed Forces and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. The Half Marathon, 10K, 5K running and walking event will benefit various Military Organizations.

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MAY 31 – JUNE 1, 2025

Pacific Coast Running Festival

Event Date(s): 5/31/25- 6/1/25

Event Location: Long Beach, WA

Welcome to the 5th Annual Pacific Coast Running Festival. This event has something for the whole family.  Events include Kids 1/2 mile & 1 mile Dashes, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Sand Marathon and Bike Tour. Rally your friends & family for an incredible RACE-cation while you explore Long Beach Peninsula! CHECK OUT OUR HOST HOTEL PRICES AT THE BREAKERS~

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JUNE 13 – 14, 2025

Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival

Event Date(s):  June 13-14, 2025 @ Various start times depending on the event. See Master Schedule.

Event Location: Riverbend Park – Bend, OR

The 29th Annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival has something for everyone including Beastman 72.3, Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike, Half Marathon, 5K/10K & Kids Races! Rally your friends & family for an incredible RACE-cation!

 

JUNE 28, 2025

BIGFOOT 5K & 10K

Event Date: 06/28/2025  @ 9:00 am

Event Location: Yacolt Recreational Park  – Yacolt, Washington

Join us for this Annual Fourth of July Tradition! The Town of Yacolt proudly hosts the Bigfoot Fun Run as part of an entire weekend of racing and the Town of Yacolt’s Rendezvous Days. The Bigfoot Fun Run features a 5k & 10k run or walk. The race weekend also includes the Hellz Bellz Ultra.

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JUNE 29, 2025

HELLZ BELLZ ULTRA

Event Date: 06/29/2025  @ 6:00 am

Event Location: Yacolt Recreational Park  – Yacolt, Washington

Join us for the 4th Annual Hellz Bellz Ultra. Starting and finishing st Yacolt Recreation Park,  An intense and grueling single track climb up the Bells Mountain trail. After passing through multiple clear cuts, stream crossings and stunning views of Mt St Helens… around the ten plus mile mark you’ll come to the Yacolt Burn Aid Station>> Upon leaving the Yacolt Burn Aid Station you will embark on a counter clock wise loop on the Tarbell Trail. It will be twenty two plus miles of technical climbs, amazing waterfalls and breath taking views, looping you back around to the same Yacolt Burn AS. >> May want to rest up for a brief moment, get your bearings before starting the last push back down the Bells Mountain trail ..for the 10 plus miles to the Finish at Moulton Falls Arch Bridge (Pictured Above) .…. where you’ll Ring the Bell!

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JULY 12 – 13, 2025

Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival

Event Date(s): 07/12/2025 – 07/13/2025 @ 8:00 am wave starts

Event Location: Henry Hagg Lake – Gaston, OR

Come race at the 44th Annual Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival, one of the oldest and most gorgeous Triathlon courses in the nation! Now offering an Off-Road Triathlon, Half Marathon Trail Run, 5K Trail Run & Camping (tent only – this includes car camping, trailers, RV’s)!

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AUGUST 8-9, 2025

Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival

Event Date(s): 8/8/2025 – 8/9/2025 @ Various start times depending on event. See Master Schedule.

Event Location: Frenchman’s Bar Park – Vancouver, WA

The 17th Annual Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone from a Sunset 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, & AquaBike, Girlfriends All Womens Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike & 5K, Kids Triathlon and so much more! It is one of the most scenic areas with views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake.

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AUGUST 10, 2025

Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival

Event Date: 08/10/2025 All events start at 9am. Be there early to set up and for pre-race instructions.

Event Location: Frenchman’s Bar Park – Vancouver, WA

The 29th Annual Girlfriends All-Women’s Triathlon & Fitness Festival at a beautiful venue along the Columbia River offers something for everyone…Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike, Relay teams and 5km run. So rally your girlfriends for a fun, active girls-day-out and cross the finish line with your BFFs!

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SEPTEMBER 6 – 7, 2025

PEACEHEALTH APPLETREE Marathon, First Responder’s Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5K

Event Dates: 09/6/2025 – 09/7/2025

Event Location: Fort Vancouver – Vancouver, WA

This Run Through History will take you on a flat, fast and scenic Boston-Qualifying Marathon, First Responder’s Relay Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K course through Fort Vancouver, Officers Row, the Army Barracks, Pearson Airport – the oldest operating airport in the USA, the Historical Old Apple Tree, along the majestic Columbia River and many other historical vantage points. There is so much to see that the miles will fly by!

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OCTOBER 12, 2025

Girlfriends Half Marathon, 10K & 6K

Event Date: 10/12/2025

Event Location: Waterfront Park – Vancouver, WA

Recruit your best girlfriends and help raise funds for Breast Cancer Treatment, Research, and a Cure while you walk or run along a beautiful course!

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October 27th, 2024

SCARY RUN – Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Event Date: 10/27/2024

Event Location: Washougal, WA

15K starts at 8:45 AM. 5K & 10K start at 9 AM. Be there early to set up and for pre-race instructions.

Get out your Halloween costumes and be prepared to be scared out of your wits for the 10th Annual Scary Run. If the running doesn’t increase your heart rate, being chased by monsters, zombies and psycho freaks will!

 

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La Center, WA 98629

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