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Run the River

Fri April 17 - Sat April 18, 2026 Kennewick, WA 99336 US Directions

5k

3.1 MILES

START TIME

8:45am start   /   2:00pm course closure 

There is no early start option for the 5k.

COURSE

Gather up the family, group of friends, or co-workers! This is the perfect distance for all ages to have fun and be active. The course is USATF certified (code WA24011RMB). It is a flat out and back course along the river.  

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/2314966?units=miles.

OTHER

An Aid Station will be located at the halfway / turnaround location and will include water. 

Post Race - We will have various beverages and an assortment of snacks for the 5k finishers.   Hot food, which is included in the marathon and half marathon entry, will be available for an extra charge. The Recovery Zone, which is a great place to stretch and get a massage after the race, is also free for the marathon and half marathon entries and available to 5k finishers for an extra charge.  A food ticket and/or a recovery zone ticket can be purchased at the Event Headquarter tent on race day for $5 each.  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, a reusable bag with goodies, free race photos, a chance to win a prize during the raffle drawing, and post race snacks. There is tiered pricing based on when you register, so sign up early for the best deal.  

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