We are pleased to announce a new running event in the Wenatchee Valley! On Sept 18th, in conjunction with the Taste Of The Harvest Festival, will be the First Annual RunWenatchee River Run 5k Run/Walk, 10k Run/Walk and Half Marathon, presented by Project Groundwork with Corporate Sponsors: Biosports Physical Therapy, Stifel Nicholas, Wenatchee Wine Country Association, Team Reliv, Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, Arlberg Sports, Performance Footwear, Holiday Inn Express, Golds Gym and Coca Cola are new additions!
This wonderful new community running/walking event will start and finish in historic downtown Wenatchee, with post race events to incluce, local food vendors, Wenatchee Valley Famers Markets, Community Farm Connection, beer/wine garden, kids activities and live music will all be available to all runners post race. Also available will be a post race massage area that is provided by Biosports Physical Therapy (an extra fee will be required at time of massage)
The course will start and finish in downtown Wenatchee, with the majority of the course being on the beautiful Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail. The 5k and 10k will be out and back and the Half Marathon will be a loop course. Click here for our new course map!
This event will be chip timed by Rogue Multisports, LLC. Each participant (over the age of 21) will receive a complimentary wine garden ticket, redeemable for two sample pours from award winning regional wineries in our wine garden. Age group winners (over 21) will also receive a complimentary wine glass and entry into the wine garden for a complete wine experience ($20 value). Long sleeve Brooks Technical T shirts will be available for all finishers.
All proceeds of this event will go towards supporting the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, who provides our region with numerous scholarships and grants.
Not registered yet? Click here to register online or download a registration form.
We have added a Kids 1k Fun Run! Golds Gym is sponsoring a free Kids 1k Fun Run to children 10 and under that want to come on down and have fun with fitness! No pre registration necessary, sign ups will be the morning of the event. Kids run will be at 9 am, followed by the adult race.
Holiday Inn Express on North Wenatchee Avenue has a great River Run discount, so mention you are in town for the event and you will get the special discount rate!
All walkers are welcome! Walkers may enter any distance, 5k/10k walkers will start with the runners, Half Marathon walkers will start early, 8 am! Aid stations will have water, Powerade and gels.
Our new course map is available! Click here.
Packet Pick Up and registration will be at Arlberg Sports in downtown Wenatchee, Friday September 17th from 5-7 pm and the morning of the race in Centennail Park, starting at 7 am. There will be day of registration, so come early!
Looking for a training program? Click here for several great, easy to use plans!
Happy Training!
