Run the River

 26.2 MILES 

START TIME

7:30am normal start   /   6:30 early start   /   2:00pm course closure 

If you take the early start option, you will not be eligible for awards and may not have aid station support until you are passed by the lead runners starting at the regular time.  If you need more than 7.5 hours, please contact us ahead of time to make arrangements.

COURSE

The Marathon Course is certified by the USATF (Code WA24009RMB), which means it can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
NOTE: a small adjustment is being made to the course due to the new dog park in Columbia Park and is going to be recertified soon.

Participants will start heading west along Columbia Park Trail in Kennewick and will then turn north on the Sacajawea Heritage Trail to head into Richland.  After going under the I-182 Bridge, the course continues north on the Riverfront Trail path until a turnaround point in Howard Amon park.  

After completing the out & back section, participants will cross the bridge into Pasco and head east on Court Street until turning onto the Sacajawea Heritage Trail and entering Chiawana Park.  The course will continue east, passing the Blue Bridge, and will then turn left onto 9th Avenue, where participants will loop around and cross the river on the east side of the Cable Bridge.  

Once reaching the Kennewick side of the river, the course will head west on the the Sacajawea Heritage Trail until participants turn onto Clover Island for a short out and back.  After turning back onto the Sacajawea Heritage Trail westbound, participants will head back into Columbia Park, and wind back around to finish where the race started.  

The course elevation varies between 350 and 400 feet above sea level with the total elevation gain being under 410 feet.  Most of the elevation gain is encountered when going over the river on the bridges so be prepared for these short climbs. 

Cyclists will be leading the front runners throughout the race and we will have a group of folks sweeping the course after the last person.

The course map is below and is also available online here https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3133355?units=miles.

OTHER

Aid Stations will be spaced 1.5 - 2.5 miles apart.  They will all have water and GU Roctane sports drink (lemon-berry) as well as GU energy gels (vanilla bean & raspberry lemonade).  Note that gels will be available after 6 miles.  The liquids will be offered in pre-filled cups and then pitchers will also be available to refill bottles or bladders. Stations will have a fun theme to inspired you along the way!

Restrooms or port-a-potties will be spaced no more than 4 miles apart.  If they are not at an aid station, a sign will be on the side of the course pointing to their location.

Post Race - We will have various beverages and an assortment of snack and hot food for the marathon finishers. There will be a pull ticket on your bib for the hot food. After you refuel, be sure to check out the Recovery Zone for a little FREE R&R. This is sponsored by a physical therapist, chiropractor and massage therapists.  While you may not feel like running the course again that day, it will help you feel a little less sore and better able to get around later in the day! You will have a second pull tag to get into the recovery zone.  There will be a "finisher village" near the finish line so you can check out the latest offerings, race sponsors and chat with some great people that helped support this race. Also, random raffle drawings, be sure to look for your bib number! 

Entry Fee covers race course support, a custom finisher medal, an event shirt, a surprise marathon finisher item, a reusable bag with goodies, free race photos, a chance to win a prize during the raffle drawing, post race hot food & snacks and a free recovery zone. There is tiered pricing based on when you register, so sign up early for the best deal. 

** Attention Marathon Maniacs & Half Fanatics**  You are eligible for a $10 discount!  Before registering, please email us with your name, email address, and member number and then we will provide you a coupon code to use during registration.