3 Rivers RoadRunners

Open Water River Swims
2024-08-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-31 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 4 more dates
OPEN WATER RIVER SWIMS! To help you get ready for our local triathlons, including the 70.3 in September, we will have open water river swims on Friday and Saturday mornings starting June 21 at 8:00 am. Meet at the public parking lot just upstream (north) of 178 Bradly Blvd in Richland and we will carpool up to the start at Howard Amon Park. After we swim back down, you can use the warm water hose in Eric’s driveway to warm up and get the river muck off you and your wetsuit!
Some important notes about these swims. There is NO LIFEGUARD for these swims. If you show up to swim it means that you are capable of doing the swim without help from others. We may have an escort kayak/paddle board every now and then, but don’t count on that. Secondly, especially since we won’t always have an escort kayak, you must swim with a swim safety buoy to provide extra visibility to the boaters on the river. A brightly colored pool toy tethered to your ankle works, but the SaferSwimmer buoy (or other brands) usually have a dry bag within the buoy that is mighty handy for storing flops, keys, and whatever during your swim.
Forward any questions to Eric at sageg@charter.net.

Plutonium Man Triathlon Swims
2024-08-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-18 08:00 - 09:00
We will have 2 practice swims of the Plutonium Man Triathlon course. Sundays August 11 and 18. Meet at 8:00 am in the parking lot on the south side of the WSU Tri-Cities campus and we will walk up and swim down. Bring your bike and/or run gear and we can make it a tri workout for the day. Contact Eric at sageg@charter.net if you have any questions.

3RRR Club Meeting
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:30
3RRR CLUB MEETING AT MOONSHOT BREWERY IN RICHLAND ON AUGUST 15th AT 5:30 PM. Join us at Moonshot Brewpub overlooking Howard Amon Park in Richland on Thursday, August 15th. As always, the club picks up the beer tab whilst you cover your food order.

Hope to see you there!!!

Titanium Man Junior Triathlon
2024-08-17 08:45 - 10:30
To register for this race go to Titanium Man Junior Triathlon (runsignup.com)
Place
Howard Amon Park
500 Amon Drive
Richland, WA US 99352

Description

TITANIUM MAN JR. TRI
Race date is August 17, 2024
For 7-12 year old triathletes!
Hey kids –> It’s your turn! Here is a chance to give triathlon a try. See if you’ve got what it takes to get to the finish line…we think you can do it.
Hey parents –>Here is a chance for your young athletes to try something a little different by putting a swim, bike, and run together in one event. We have designed a safe course with plenty of adult supervision that will be fun for the kids to challenge. The 250-yard swim will be in the river in a shallow area near shore with plenty of boat and swimmer support. The 4.5-mile bike leg is all on a bike path, except for a short portion in the boat ramp parking lot which will be heavily barricaded and controlled. Helmets are required during the bike ride. The 1-mile run will be completely on a foot path.
IMPORTANT BIKE INFORMATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. WE WILL NO LONGER ALLOW THE USE OF LIGHTWEIGHT, MULTI-SPEED RACING BIKES WITH LIGHTWEIGHT SKINNY TIRES. THE OLDER KIDS HAVE COME TO BE TOO FAST ON THESE BIKES TO SAFELY NAVIGATE THE COURSE. ACCEPTABLE BIKES INCLUDE MOUNTAIN BIKES, SINGLE SPEED BIKES, CRUISERS, SPIDERMAN BIKES, HELLO KITTY BIKES WITH A BASKET IN FRONT…YOU KNOW, KID’S BIKES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIKE YOU PLAN TO USE, SEND A DESCRIPTION AND A PHOTO TO ERIC AT sageg@charter.net.
COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: We will be following the guidelines from the Governor’s office to keep everyone safe and healthy before, during, and after the race. This guidance may change between now and race day, and we expect 100% compliance from all race participants, parents and volunteers. We will email the safety precautions we plan to take just before race day.
What: It’s a triathlon that starts with a swim, goes directly into a bike, and then finishes with the run. Once the starting gun goes off, the action is non-stop and doesn’t end until the run is completed. The 9 to 12 year olds will finish a course that consists of a 200 yard swim, 4.5 mile bike and a one-mile run. The 7 and 8 year olds will do the same swim, but bike and run half the distance of the older kids.
Where: Howard Amon Park, Richland, Washington. Look for the picnic shelter in the south end of the park, on the river side of the Richland Community Center for race HQ.
Day Before Race Schedule: Packet pickup from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Reborn Bike Shop, 1341 George Washington Way, Richlkand, WA 99354.
Race Day Schedule: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
• 7:00 am – Packet pickup starts
• 8:15 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
• 8:45 am – Race starts for the 7 and 8 year olds – 9-12 year olds start after the 7 and 8’s have finished (approximately 9:15 am)
• 11:00am – Course closes
Cost: $25 per triathlete, which includes a race t-shirt and a one-day insurance license for the USA Triathlon Federation. After August 8, 2023 the cost goes up to $30 since we will be mailing you your shirt.
USAT: Your entry fee includes a one-day insurance license for the USA Triathlon Federation. .
Pre-Registration: The only way to guarantee a t-shirt on race day is to register on-line before the pre-registration deadline of August 8, 2023.
On-line Registration Deadline: August 16, 2023 and registration will close earlier if participant limit of 200 is reached.
Awards: The overall boy and girl champion in the race receives a special award, along with the top 3 boys and girls in the 7 -8, 9-10, and 11 -12 age groups. You can check the Negative Split website on your phone at www.nsplit.com/results, or look to the paper copies posted at the picnic shelter where you picked up your packet to see if you placed in your age group or were the overall winners of the race. We will have the award ceremony as soon as possible after the race.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION – THE ONLY WAY TO REGISTER IS ON-LINE BY THE DATES LISTED ABOVE. NOTE: REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 200 PARTICIPANTS
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life’s uncertainties but there are no refunds of entry fees. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
Questions: any questions about the race or practice swims that will start in early August, contact Eric at sageg@charter.net.

Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at sageg@charter.net

To register for this race go to Titanium Man Junior Triathlon (runsignup.com)

Plutonium Man Triathlon
2024-08-24 09:00 - 12:30
To sign up for this race go to Plutonium Man Triathlon (runsignup.com)
Place
WSU Tri-Cities
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA 99354

Description

THE PLUTONIUM MAN TRIATHLON TAKES PLACE ON AUGUST 24, 2024
TWO DISTANCES TO CHOOSE FROM: you have the choice of Olympic distance, sprint distance, or relay teams for the Olympic distance event.
RACE FORMAT: 1.3 km swim; 40 km bike; 10 km run for the Olympic distance triathlon and 1.3 km swim, 20 km bike, and 5 km run for the sprint distance triathlon.
Course Description: Swimmers enter the Columbia River at a beach about 400 yards upstream of the North Richland starch plant (note that the start on the map is not accurate…we will not start at the POB low dock barge slip) and swim downstream with the current (fast times, baby) 1.3 km to the exit just upstream of Sprout Road. The single transition area will be at the SE corner of the WSU Tri-Cities campus grounds. Cyclists will head west on Sprout Road, turn right on George Washington Way and follow the course as described on the course maps. Olympic distance triathletes will do 2 loops of the bike course while the sprint distance triathletes do one loop.
The run will also consist of two loops that take runners upstream (north) along the foot path, with a hard left turn by the Triton Submarine monument, back along Richardson Road, taking a left on Crimson Way, and back through the WSU campus. Olympic distance triathletes do two loops of this course and the sprint distance triathletes do one loop of the run course.
COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: We will be following the guidelines from the Governor’s office to keep everyone safe and healthy before, during, and after the race. We will send out pertinent information on any precautions we need to take about a week before the race.
Fees:
• Race – $45 by August 12th at 11:59 pm and $60 after that (3RRR members get a $3 discount).
• Race plus One Day License – add $15 to the above prices
(As a sanctioned USA Triathlon (USAT) event, all participants are required to have a USAT license. If you are not a card carrying member a One Day License must be purchased for $15. If you are a current USAT member you won’t need to purchase a One Day License. Simply enter your USAT Member Number where prompted.)
3RRR members get the discount mentioned above if they register by the pre-registration deadline of August 12, 2024.
JOIN THE 3RRR CLUB: To get the 3RRR discount noted above, join the 3RRR club and get discounts on this race and other races put on by 3RRR. Only $20 per year covers everyone in the family at one address. Here is the RunSignUp link. https://runsignup.com/Club/WA/Richland/3RiversRoadRunners to sign up for the club.
Athlete limit for this event is 225 individuals and 30 teams. Please note: Mail-in registration is not available…you may register on-line ONLY – NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Clothing Option: A high-quality short-sleeved tech fabric t-shirt is available for and additional $20.
Awards: Top 3 overall men and women for the Olympic and sprint distances, along with top 3 in each 5-year age group for both of these triathlons. The top two teams in each of the 3 relay divisions also receive awards.
Check the Negative Split website on your phone at www.nsplit.com/results to see if you placed in your age group or were one of the top 3 overall men or women and you can collect your award after the race at the Rotary stage at the finish line. Please give us a little time after the race to have your award ready for you, so you have plenty of time to stow your gear after the race before picking up your award. Awards are race glasses that will NOT be mailed. If you miss the pick up after the race you will need to contact Eric at sageg@charter.net to arrange a pickup time for your award.
To sign up for this race go to Plutonium Man Triathlon (runsignup.com)
On-line Registration Deadline: To be pre-registered for The Plutonium Man Triathlon, you must enter by August 12, 2024. A late fee of $15 will apply after this date. On-line registration will be available until August 20, 2024, or end earlier if participant limit is reached. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life’s uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
Chip Timing: Timing chips will be used to record split and finish times. Timing chips will be distributed race morning at check-in. Be sure to turn your timing chip in at the finish line to avoid a lost chip charge. Race results will be available by Negative Split Event Timing at www.nsplit.com/results.
Day Before Race Schedule: Packet pickup available between 4:30 and 6:00 pm at Atomic Ale Brewpub, 1015 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352.
Race Day Schedule: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
• 7:00 am – Packet/timing chip pickup starts
• 8:30 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
• 9:00 am – Race start
• 12:30 pm – Course closes
Special Considerations: Please note the following:
• NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Cut-Off Times: For course safety reasons, we must pull you from the race if you have not completed the bike leg after 2 hours and 30 minutes on the race clock. If you feel you cannot finish the Olympic bike leg in this 2.5 hours or the overall Olympic distance race in the 3.5 hour limit, please enter the sprint distance event.
Questions: Please contact Eric Greager at sageg@charter.net with any race questions.
Volunteers: We need lots of volunteers for all our multi-sport events. If you can help at this event, please contact Eric Greager at sageg@charter.net .
To sign up for this race go to Plutonium Man Triathlon (runsignup.com)

LITTLE CROSS 1 mile 5k
2024-09-02 08:15
Big Cross Racing Presents
30th Annual Little Cross (The Pie Run)
LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 MONDAY 9:00 AM
RACE DAY REGSTRATION ONLY:
Benefits go to Pasco High Cross Country
School Pay (Credit/Debit) or Cash
Tri-Cities International Cross Country Course (BIGX)
3006 Rd. 36 Pasco, WA (on Rd 36 ½ mi N of Argent Rd)
5km cross country run, 1 mile kids run, 1 mile open walk.
SCHEDULE: REGSTRATION OPENS: 7:30 AM
1mile 8:15am, 5km 9:00am
ENTRY FEES: 1mile: $5 or $20 for a family of 4 or more, 5k $10
TIMING: Times will be recorded & posted on site,
as soon as everyone has finished & times are recorded.
Full results will be posted on
Athletic.net on the Pasco High page & on 3rrr.org
AWARDS CEREMONY: Soon after each race finishes.
5KM AWARDS:
Pies to top 10 men & women. Ribbons to top 3 in age groups.
12 & under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. Pies to random places.
1 MILE AWARDS:
AWARDS: Ribbons to top 3 in kids age groups:
6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
Pies to random places, runners & walkers are eligible for pies.
Must be present to win pies in both runs: Ribbons will not be mailed.
Information: Dale Fuller: Email: xtcoach53@gmail.com
Big Cross Racing Presents
30th Annual Little Cross (The Pie Run)
LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 MONDAY 9:00 AM
RACE DAY REGSTRATION ONLY:
Benefits go to Pasco High Cross Country
School Pay (Credit/Debit) or Cash
Tri-Cities International Cross Country Course (BIGX)
3006 Rd. 36 Pasco, WA (on Rd 36 ½ mi N of Argent Rd)
5km cross country run, 1 mile kids run, 1 mile open walk.
SCHEDULE: REGSTRATION OPENS: 7:30 AM
1mile 8:15am, 5km 9:00am
ENTRY FEES: 1mile: $5 or $20 for a family of 4 or more, 5k $10
TIMING: Times will be recorded & posted on site,
as soon as everyone has finished & times are recorded.
Full results will be posted on
Athletic.net on the Pasco High page & on 3rrr.org
AWARDS CEREMONY: Soon after each race finishes.
5KM AWARDS:
Pies to top 10 men & women. Ribbons to top 3 in age groups.
12 & under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. Pies to random places.
1 MILE AWARDS:
AWARDS: Ribbons to top 3 in kids age groups:
6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
Pies to random places, runners & walkers are eligible for pies.
Must be present to win pies in both runs: Ribbons will not be mailed.
Information: Dale Fuller: Email: xtcoach53@gmail.com
Contact: Dale Fuller
Email: xtcoach53@gmail.com
Race signup info:

Little Cross
2024-09-02 09:00 - 10:00
30th Annual Little Cross (The Pie Run)LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 MONDAY 9:00 AM RACE DAY REGSTRATION ONLY:Benefits go to Pasco High Cross CountrySchool Pay (Credit/Debit) or CashTri-Cities International Cross Country Course (BIGX)3006 Rd. 36 Pasco, WA (on Rd 36 ½ mi N of Argent Rd)5km cross country run, 1 mile kids run, 1 mile open walk. SCHEDULE: REGSTRATION OPENS: 7:30 AM 1mile 8:15am, 5km 9:00am ENTRY FEES: 1mile: $5 or $20 for a family of 4 or more, 5k $10 TIMING: Times will be recorded & posted on site, as soon as everyone has finished & times are recorded.Full results will be posted on Athletic.net on the Pasco High page & on 3rrr.org AWARDS CEREMONY: Soon after each race finishes. 5KM AWARDS:Pies to top 10 men & women. Ribbons to top 3 in age groups.12 & under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. Pies to random places.1 MILE AWARDS: AWARDS: Ribbons to top 3 in kids age groups:6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12Pies to random places, runners & walkers are eligible for pies.Must be present to win pies in both runs: Ribbons will not be mailed.Information: Dale Fuller: Email: xtcoach53@gmail.com

Columbia Crossing Swm
2024-09-07 09:00 - 10:30
The Cross River Swim is happening September 7, 2024.
To register for the swim go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Pasco/ColumbiaCrossing

Place
2020 Rd 88
Pasco, WA US 99301

Description

RACE FORMAT: 1.5 mile Open Water Swim
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1.5 mile swim across the Columbia River, starting at Chiawana Park in Pasco, WA and finishing at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick, WA. Swimmers enter the Columbia River at the boat dock at Chiawana Park and swim across the river, upstream of the island and channel marker, then slightly downstream to exit at Edison Street boat ramp. Swim will be a mass-start and water temperature is expected to be ~70F. Wetsuits and swim buoys (no pool toys, please) are permitted. Fins, paddles, etc. are not permitted. Water safety/traffic control will be provided by Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR), as well as volunteer paddlers (kayak and paddle board).
RACE FEE – $20 (All race proceeds will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
AWARDS: Top Overall men and women, along with top 3 in each 10-year age group.
To register for the swim go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Pasco/ColumbiaCrossing
ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To be pre-registered for the Columbia Crossing, you must enter by August 31, 2024. Registration will also be available on race day (Sept 7) until 8:30am.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life’s uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
• 7:00 am – Race Check-In starts
• 8:30 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
• 9:00 am – Race start
• 10:30 pm – Course closes
SAFETY: For safety reasons, we will pull you from the swim if you have not passed the channel marker by 1 hour on the race clock, or at the discretion of Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR).
CLOTHING OPTION: A short-sleeve classic “SWIM” t-shirt is available for an additional $20 for pre-registered swimmers only. Shirts will not be available to purchase on day of the swim. All proceeds from sales of t-shirts will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
QUESTIONS: Please contact James Devere at jtdevere@gmail.com with any race questions.
VOLUNTEERS: We need lots of volunteers, including paddlers (kayak and paddle board). If you can help or know someone that can help at this event, please contact James Devere at jtdevere@gmail.com.
COLUMBIA BASIN DIVE RESCUE (CBDR) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer agency that provides water rescue and recovery services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency service agencies throughout a five county area. CBDR’s service area encompasses more than 4,000 square miles of rivers, canals, ponds, reservoirs, and streams.
To register for the swim go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Pasco/ColumbiaCrossing

Run for Recovery 5K Fun Run for Charity
2024-09-14 09:00
The 5 km fun walk/run is September 14, 2024, starting at 9:00 am in Wade Park in Pasco.
Run for Recovering is a 5K fun walk/run to support the Benton Franklin Recovery Coalition, a local 501(c)-3 non-profit formed on June 18, 2018, when a group of friends gathered to bring hope and healing to the Tri-Cities. The organization has been instrumental in the development of the Tri-Cities’ first and only in-patient substance use disorder recovery center set to open at the end of 2025.
Contact: Michele Gerber
Email: 509recovery@gmail.com
Race signup info: This is an out-and-back 5K fun run starting at Wade Park in Pasco, going along the river. $40/person; $35/per person for teams; $15 for recovery house residents and $15 for kids 12 and under.

BigX Invite Community Races
2024-10-05 09:15
PASCO HIGH SCHOOL
BIG CROSS INVITE
COMMUNITY RACE
PASCO HIGH SCHOOL will host
THE BIG CROSS INVITE @ BIG CROSS 10/5/24
Rd. 36 .5 miles North of Argent Rd. PASCO, WA.
Community Races
1 MILE ELEMENTARY RACE 12 & UNDER: 9:15 am
2 MILE XC COMMUNITY RACE: 9:40 am
$5 cash or check or school pay.
Race Day Registration: 8:45am
Age Groups: 1 mile: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
2 mile: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over.
Ribbons to top 3 in each age group. Ribbons can be picked up at the registration table soon after the last finisher.
SCHEDULE:
8:45 A.M. PACKET PICK-UP & COMMUNITY RACE REGISTRATION
9:15 A.M.ELEMENTARY RACE 1 MILE
9:40 A.M. COMMUNITY RACE 2 MILE
BIG CROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL INVITE
10:10 A.M. HS MS COACHES MEETING
10:30 A.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS 2 MILE
11:00 A.M. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS 2 MILE
11:30 A.M. HIGH SCHOOL JV BOYS FROSH/SOPH 5K
12:15 A.M. HIGH SCHOOL JV GIRLS 5K
1:00 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL JV JUNIOR/SENIOR BOYS 5K
1:45 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS 5K
2:30 P.M. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS 5K
3:00 P.M. AWARDS
Contact: Dale Fuller
Email: xtcoach53@gmail.com
Contact: Dale Fuller
Email: xtcoach53@gmail.com
Race signup info:

4th Annual Trot for TROT
2024-10-12 08:30 - 10:30
Join us for Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities (TROT) 4th Annual Trot for TROT 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:30 am on Saturday, October 12, 2024! Come on out for a fun filled, family friendly morning. Walk, jog, run, or roll along the scenic Columbia River and enjoy some fresh air and beautiful autumn scenery. There will be a free raffle, prizes, a petting zoo, a kids pony stick barrel race and more!
This event is a fundraiser for TROT which promotes the physical, psychological and social well-being of people with special needs by providing animal assisted therapies and programs. All proceeds, entry fees, and shirt purchases will go directly to providing scholarships for families and riders with financial needs, operational program costs, and equine care.
Contact: Lauren Sheard
Email: events@trot3cities.org
Race signup info: TO REGISTER OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TROT FOR TROT PLEASE VISIT OUR RACE WEBSITE: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/TrotforTROT

Fall Fest 2024
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00
The Bethlehem Lutheran Fall Fest was started in 2000 by a group of parents, teachers, and school supporters. It is the main fundraising event for Bethlehem Lutheran School. Fall Fest has quickly grown into an annual community event with hundreds of runners (kids and adults) enjoying the fall weather and participating in Fest activities that include bounce houses, games, and local food vendors. Fall Fest is a celebration of Bethlehem Lutheran School’s involvement in the Tri-Cities’ community as well as welcoming in the new school year. Together, our goal is to raise $40,000 to complete our 2-year shade pavilion project! Please join us for our one-mile and 5k races along the river at Howard Amon Park in Richland, WA!
Contact: Alanna Lindblom
Email: admissions@blcbls.org
Race signup info: The Bethlehem Lutheran Fall Fest was started in 2000 by a group of parents, teachers, and school supporters. It is the main fundraising event for Bethlehem Lutheran School. Fall Fest has quickly grown into an annual community event with hundreds of runners (kids and adults) enjoying the fall weather and participating in Fest activities that include bounce houses, games, and local food vendors. Fall Fest is a celebration of Bethlehem Lutheran School’s involvement in the Tri-Cities’ community as well as welcoming in the new school year. Together, our goal is to raise $40,000 to complete our 2-year shade pavilion project! Please join us for our one-mile and 5k races along the river at Howard Amon Park in Richland, WA!

Chamna Chase
2024-10-26 09:00 - 10:30
Come out and join us for this year’s race in the beautiful Chamna Natural Preserve! Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged – in fact there may be a prize or two handed out for best costumes! Race T-shirts are available for purchase along with your registration. Order a shirt by September 15th to ensure time for printing.
Contact: Charlie Doll
Email: charlier1100rs@gmail.com
Race signup info: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=116521

MCCM Monster Mash 5k Creature Crawl 1k
2024-10-26 09:30
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/MCCM
Contact: Chelsea Blair or Beth Crocker
Email: info@mccmuseum.org
Race signup info: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/MCCM

Tri-Cities Marathon and Marathon Relay
2024-10-27 08:00 - 13:00
To sign up for this event, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/TriCitiesMarathonRelay
Information

The Tri-Cities Marathon is back! The 41st edition of this classic race will be held Sunday October 27th.

Join us at the Riverfront Hotel in Richland to run a half or a full marathon. Don’t feel like going that far? You can also form a relay team of up to four and cover the 26.2 miles together.

Schedule:
Marathon & Marathon Relay Start: 8:00AM
Half Marathon Start: 9:00AM
Course Closes: 1:00PM (subject to change; early start times available)
Awards: TBD

Course:

The Half Marathon course will be the same as before, an out and back through Richland and Pasco, mostly on the paved trails, 6.5 miles each way. This is a USATF Certified Course and is also record eligible.

The Marathon course will be changed this year, as the Blue Bridge construction won’t be finished until January 2025. The new course is not finalized yet, but will include a full loop of the river trail with an out and back section to make 26.2 miles. The start and finish locations will remain the same as before. We plan to have the Marathon course certified this year, so you can qualify for Boston, Chicago, etc., or to simply make your results official.

Both courses are (mostly) flat and 100% on pavement. Apart from the bridge crossings, no hill on either course gains more than 20 feet total. Elevation data differs greatly between measurements, but most GPS watches say around 400ft gain for the marathon.

Every turn will be clearly marked with spray chalk, cones, signs, etc. and a friendly marshal if enough volunteer. (Yes, we need VOLUNTEERS!) Since the course is almost entirely on the river trail or on a connecting road, it will be very hard to get lost unless you do so purposefully. We will also have markers at every mile and 5km intervals. A comprehensive guide to the course can be found in the Athlete’s Guide.
UPDATE: Our new course has been finalized with the exception of the turnaround point, and is on its way to being USATF certified! A map with unofficial mile and 5k markers will be published shortly.

Aid Stations:

The exact locations and intervals of the aid stations are TBD, but will be approximately every 2 miles as with most other marathons. This means about 12 stations for the Marathon, 6 for the Half Marathon, and 2-3 for each relay leg. These stations will be stocked with water, electrolytes, energy gels, and other snacks. Info on each aid station will be posted in the Athlete’s Guide once it is available.

Let us know how we can improve our aid stations! They are a key component to a quality marathon experience, and being a small event means we are able to take a more individualized approach to them. What are some of your favorite things to take at aid stations? We are all ears to that!

Training:

“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey there” could not be more true for long distance events, and you never have to tackle this by yourself. The Tri-Cities has several great running coaches and groups.
Fleet Feet Richland is hosting a training program for the Half Marathon. Long Runs are 8AM Saturdays and Workouts are 6PM Wednesdays at their Richland location. Click the following link for more info. https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/tricities/training/fall-distance-training
The Richland RunFest also hosts a long run group. They currently meet Sundays at 7AM at the Wake Up Call Coffee near Howard Amon Park. Facebook Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/richlandrunfest
Both of these groups, as with most others in the area, welcome all paces and abilities.
Other training groups may pop up here and there, and we will announce as many as we can on our web pages. If you prefer to train by yourself, there are many free training programs and pace calculators on the internet. Take full advantage of the resources around you!
To sign up for this event, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/TriCitiesMarathonRelay

Weather:

For those coming from out of town, Late October in the Tri-Cities is usually closer to winter than autumn. The temperature at the start last year was 25 Fahrenheit, but on average is more in the 30s. Winds also tend to be calmer in the mornings and gradually intensify through the day, and they almost always blow eastward with the river and slightly northward as well. This may sound cold, but it is actually not very far from ideal conditions for marathon running. Do keep the weather in mind as you train and as you pack your race day gear, though.

Volunteers!!!

No organized running event would be possible without the help of volunteers. Between aid stations, course marshals, event setup, etc., we will need about 70-90 volunteers to make this event the best it can be, and of course any extra help we can get is greatly appreciated. Have family/friends not doing anything on a Sunday morning? Bring them out with you to help you and fellow runners on your way! (Did I mention fresh air is good for everyone?)

Records:

Men’s Marathon: Michael Brady – 2:22:51 (1983)
Women’s Marathon: Kari Hamilton – 2:54:06 (2023)
Men’s Marathon, Old Course: Michael Williams – 2:30:25 (2023)

Men’s Half Marathon: Tatsuya Usami – 1:14:21 (2018)
Women’s Half Marathon: Audra McPartland – 1:21:37 (2023)

Check back for more info as race day approaches! We can’t wait to see you at the start line!

Location
Riverfront Hotel
50 Comstock St
Richland, WA 99352 US
To sign up for this event, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/TriCitiesMarathonRelay

CANDY LAND 10K, 3.5 mile, 1.25 mile
2024-11-02 08:00 - 11:30
CANDY LAND 10K, 3.5 mile, 1.25 mile 11/02/24
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/CandylandRunHike

Columbia River Classic
2024-11-16 08:00 - 11:00
To sign up for this event go to Columbia River Classic Run (runsignup.com)
10 mile and 2 mile race
Contact: Janet McIntyre
Email: janet.mcintyre@pnnl.gov

Place
USS Triton Submarine Memorial off the intersection of 11th Avenue and George Washington Way
3240 Richardson Road
Richland, WA US 99352

Description

The 49th Annual Columbia River Classic
Presented by: 3 Rivers Road Runners
Sponsored by: FotoRuby, Atomic Ale, Eastern Oregon timing, SunWest Sportswear

Races: We have a 2-mile fun run and a 10-mile competitive run on the docket for you.
Where: The races will begin and end at the USS Triton Submarine Memorial off the intersection of 11th Avenue and George Washington Way.
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024. 2-mile race starts at 9:30 am and the 10-miler at 10:00 am.
Packet Pick Up and Late Registration – Friday, November 15th from 4:00-7:00 Atomic Ale Brewpub & Eatery 1015 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352
To sign up for this event go to Columbia River Classic Run (runsignup.com)
Day of Packet Pick Up & Late Registration – At the USS Triton Submarine Park 3240 Richardson Road starting at 8:30am (North on George Washington, East on 11th Avenue).
The 2 Mile Dash is free for children 15 years old and younger. Let’s get the kids out there enjoying a healthy habit!
Fees:
Free – 2 Mile Dash for kids 15 years old and younger
$10.00 – 2 Mile Dash for runners 16 and older
$20.00 – 10 Mile Run
Shirts cost an additional $15.
3 Rivers Road Runner members can claim their $2 discount if they register by the pre-registration deadline of October 29, 2023 by 8:00 pm and carefully choose the correct option in the “Choose an Option” drop down box at the beginning of online registration.
A late fee of $5 applies (except 2-milers that are 15 & under) after the pre-registration deadline of October 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm.
Shirts: Long Sleeve, tech style men’s sizes XS-XXXL (run small)): $15.00 (If registered by October 22nd)
On Line Registration Deadline: To be pre-registered for The Columbia River Classic and get the t-shirt, you must enter by October 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm. Registration fee increases $5.00 after that. On line registration ends on November 13th.
There will be aid stations for runners at the Snyder Street entrance to Leslie Groves Park and at the turnaround. Stations will have water and the turnaround will have energy gel.
Awards: For the 2 mile fun run, finishers will receive a keepsake as they cross the finish line. For the 10 mile competitive run, special awards will be given to the top 3 men and women finishers in the 10 mile and awards will be bestowed upon the top 3 men and women in each of the following age groups: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80- 89.
To sign up for this event go to Columbia River Classic Run (runsignup.com)
REGISTRATION TIP: PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE VARIOUS CHOICES IN THE “CHOOSE AN OPTION” DROP DOWN BOX AT THE START OF REGISTRATION. THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL ORDER AND PAY FOR A SHIRT (OR NOT) AND CLAIM YOUR 3RRR DISCOUNT IF YOU ARE A MEMBER. AND IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER…WHY NOT!!! SEE THE MEMBERSHIP INFO ON THIS WEBSITE TO GET SIGNED UP IN THE 3 RIVERS ROAD RUNNERS CLUB.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be given to Camp Patriot, a non-profit organization that takes disables Veterans on outdoor adventures.
Have fun & thank you!
Janet@camppatriot.org

To sign up for this event go to Columbia River Classic Run (runsignup.com)

3RRR November Club Meeting
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00
CLUB MEETING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH AT 1:00 PM AT RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY! Get in a good run at the Columbia River Classic that morning then join us for lunch at RMBC. As always, the club picks up the beer tab while you take care of your food tab. Hope to see you there.
