Richland RunFest
2026-02-28 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
To register for this event, go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/RunFestRichland
Place
Columbia Point (600 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, WA 99352)

Description

RICHLAND RUNFEST 2026 is presented by 3 Rivers Road Runners (3RRR)
DISTANCES:

Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (both in person and virtual options)
There will be a medal for each race (and they will fit together to make one big medal if you do all 3!!!)
You can register for one in person option and then the other distances virtually or all 3 races virtually to obtain all three medals that will fit together to make one cool medal.
Did I mention–Do all 3 races and you get 3 medals that go together to get one big medal–you have 3 weeks to complete the virtual options PRIOR to the in person race date and 1 week AFTER the in person race date and you get a discount.

DATES:

In Person Race: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Virtual Race Window: Friday February 6, 2026 to Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

TIMES:

Half Marathon will start at 8:30am
10K and 5K will start at 8:45am
ALL race courses close at 12:30 PM.

WHERE:

Richland, WA
Start and Finish will be at Columbia Point Marina Park
Use the address of 660 Columbia Point Drive, Richland WA 99354 for GPS directions.

FACEBOOK

Please like us on Facebook for updates and inspiration: www.facebook.com/richlandrunfest.
This year we have a running group and training plan (both beginner and intermediate/advanced) for ALL distances: the half marathon, 10K and 5K. See Facebook for details or see the running group and training plan section.

To register for this event, go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/RunFestRichland
REGISTRATION:

RACE DISTANCE
Until 11/16/2025
11/17/2025 to 12/31/2025
1/1/2026 to 1/31/2026
2/1/2026 to 2/28/2026**

Half Marathon

$60

$65

$70

$75

10K

$25

$30

$35

$40

5K

$20

$25

$30

$35

Online registration ends WHEN THE RACES FILL UP (if they don’t fill up there will be race day signup), FOR VIRTUAL RACES on Wednesday, February 6, at 8 PM (For those with injuries or conflicts and need to switch to the virtual, that can be approved by the race director after that date.
The entry fees include a finisher medal, light weight hoodie pullover shirt (for the half marathon only, 10K and 5K can purchase for additional cost), finish line treats (for the in person races), a surprise gift, and great company with our awesome volunteers and fellow runners (for the in person races).
The 10K and 5K can purchase the shirt option separately for $25 extra (until the shirt cutoff date of 2/6/2026).
**The cut off for shirts will be 2/6/2026. Shirts are only available for purchase by 10K and 5K runners and guaranteed for half marathon runners registered by 2/6/2026. Shirts will be available at packet pick up on Friday and after the race on race day on a first come, first serve basis if you register after 2/6/2026. We appreciate your understanding with this deadline that allows us to finalize event details. Shirts will be a light weight hoodie pullover (similar to the past years)**
All runners (virtual and in person) will need to pick up their race packets at packet pickup, those virtual runners wanting their packets mailed will need to choose the additional mailing option at check out! If you don’t pick the mailing option you will not get your packet mailed to you. All virtual packets being mailed well be done at the latest 1-2 weeks AFTER the close of the virtual window (3/6/2026).
There will be a $25 discount if you (same person) register for all 3 races (example: the in person half marathon and the 10K and 5K virtual).
For every participant that signs up (in person race or virtual) we will be donating $2.50 to a local charity, Grace Collective; and $2.50 to be split amongst our local school and community groups that man our aid stations. For more information please check out the Grace Collective Website and the charity section below for our local groups.
If you are a current 3RRR club member, your entry fee is $3 less for the half and $2 less for the 10K and 5K. Please select that option for the discount when registering.
SIGN UP EARLY TO SAVE!!
The in person races will have a maximum of 250 runners in the half marathon, 250 in the 10k, and 250 in the 5k.
There may be packet pick up registration the day before the race and race day ONLY if there is space remaining, please sign up early.
You may change between race distances on-line under your race account up until 2/27/2026. You will be charged the difference in cost if you are going up in distance, if you are going down in distance there is no extra charge-but you will not get a refund.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. We appreciate your understanding with our policies as a non-profit, volunteer led race, we have to balance our policies with what we can reliably provide for our runners. If life events or injury prevent you from running you can always switch to the virtual option at no charge and run it when you can (you can chose to pick up your packet at packet pick up or pay the shipping fee and it will be sent to you with all the other virtual runners who picked the mailing option).

PACKET PICKUP:

Packet Pickup will be on Friday February 27, 2026 from 3:30-6 pm.
Location: The Lodge at Columbia Point, 530 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, WA 99352
Packet Pickup will be on race morning from 7:30-8:15am ONLY for those coming from out of town (or by arrangement), locals please pick up your pack on Friday. Packet pick up will end at 8:15am race morning so don’t be late. PLEASE NOTE THIS IT NOT AT THE START AREA, it is about a 3-5 min walk from the start area.
For the virtual races, you MUST pick up your goodies at Packet Pickup as above or on Race Day. If you are only doing virtual and want your goodies mailed to you then pick the shipping option (an additional charge will apply) and your packet will be sent to you 1-2 weeks after the conclusion of the virtual race window

To register for this event, go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/RunFestRichland
THE IN PERSON RACE SET UP

Timing will be by chip. There will be mats for timing at the start and finish.
Every Finisher will receive a finisher medal— all 3 race medals will fit together in a unique way, so you can do all three distances and it will be cool!
There will be three aid stations on the course –one around mile 3 and one around mile 4.5 and 12 (same one you pass twice), and the third around mile 6.5 and 10 (same one you pass twice).
The course will be about the same as last year so checkout the course maps below-it is not a flat course.

RACE DAY PHOTOS

Chris Ruby is capturing your race day in photos!
They will be available after the race at no charge to participants
Thank you Chris!
LINK TO THE FOTO RUBY PHOTO GALLERY and you can search the year–Click HERE

RUNNING GROUP AND TRAINING PLAN

Again this year Jen Comfort of Jennifer Comfort Coaching is writing our training plans for the half marthon, 10K and 5K. She has put together a beginner and intermediate plan for each distance so there should be something for everyone!! Thanks Coach Jen.
I and several others from the run group will be leading the running group on Saturdays.
The running group will be meeting on Saturday mornings at 6:45am (running by 7am) at the Wake Up Call Coffee (formerly Black Rock Coffee, formerly Roasters) on George Washington Way in Richland. We ask that you park down in Howard Amon parking below and walk up to not overwhelm coffee shop parking lot. All levels are welcome, we will be running the distances that are listed on the training plans but often others are running more or less. Experienced runners are encouraged to attend (and now we have a training plan for you too) to help mentor those who are new to our beloved sport.
The Saturday runs will be posted on the Facebook page.
The training plan is posted here on this website and on the Facebook page as well.
Remember that everyone is responsible for their own health and that they have checked with their doctor prior to participating.
If you are not a part of Facebook please just show up to a Saturday morning run and we will get you all the details you need (or contact me-the race director).

AWARDS

ONLY FOR THE IN PERSON RACES (virtual has no awards-only the finisher medals)
There will be an awards table to pick up your award at the race finish line (they will not be mailed out later).
OVERALL top three female finishers for each distance.
OVERALL top three male finishers for each distance.
Age Group Awards: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up

FINISH LINE

We will be following all health department and WA guidelines to have a safe in person race.
There will be bottled water and lots of prepackaged foods for all finishers.
More Info as we get closer to race day.
Last year we had a coffee truck and hope to have the same this year.

RACE RESULTS:

All race results are posted at nsplit.com.

VOLUNTEERING:

PLEASE consider having your friends or family members volunteer for the race. The Volunteers make your race experience that much better.
If you know of anyone interested in volunteering, please have them contact Amanda Lang at richlandrunfest@gmail.com. or signup here on the website.

To register for this event, go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/RunFestRichland
OUR CHARITIES

Grace Collective (local): Grace Collective is a nonprofit that offers hope and opportunity for lasting change to women survivors of trafficking, addiction, homelessness and poverty. We do this by fostering a community of grace where women learn job and life skills that enable them to gain sustainable employment and a secure future for themselves and their children. AND Atlas Freedom: Their mission statement: We exist to empower the rescue and restoration of those in sexual slavery and to prevent exploitation.
Local School Bands that are playing and manning our aid stations. So far we have Richland High School Band Program and will have another Band Program as well.
For every race entry we will be donating $5 ($2.50 to Grace Collective/Atlas Freedom and $2.50 to the School Band Programs to split.
You can give additional donations, click on the donate at the top of the page or during registration.
Depending on how many sponsors we can get for the race we will also be donating additional monies. If you know an organization that would like to sponsor please contact the race director (see below for information).

Any other questions, please email the race director, Amanda Lang, at richlandrunfest@gmail.com. Please remember the race director is a volunteer and works a full time job that does not allow checking of phone, email or Facebook while at work. Please be patient, I promise to get back to you, it just may take a day (or two/three in a really busy week).

SATURDAY MORNING GROUP RUNS ARE BACK!!!!!

We have a training program (both a beginner plan and advanced plan)going for the all distances. ALL levels (including walking) are welcome. A big shout out to our newest sponsor Jennifer Comfort Coaching for making all 6 plans for our participants.
Join Us on Saturday Mornings at Wake Up Call Coffee (formerly Black Rock/Roasters) on G-way in Richland. (496 George Washington Way). We meet at 6:45am! **First Saturday’s of the month we will be taking field trips and meeting at an alternate location(see facebook for location).
Follow us on Facebook for updates:

St. Patrick's Day Foot Race
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30
To register for this event, please go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/StPatricksDayFootRace
Place
Packet pickup will be at Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company on Friday, March 13th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and again on race day (March 14th) starting at 8:00 am. 10 km race starts at 10:00 am and 5 km race starts at 10:10 am.

Description

PLACE
The races start and finish at Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company, 2696 N. Columbia Center Blvd, Richland, WA 99352
DESCRIPTION
The St. Patrick’s Day Foot Race is presented by 3 Rivers Road Runners (3RRR) and our beloved sponsors Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company and Runner’s Soul
DISTANCES:
10K and 5K
DATES:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
TIMES:
The 10 Km race starts at 10:00 am and the 5 km race starts at 10:10 am.
WHERE:
Richland, WA
Start and Finish will be at Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company at the west end of Columbia Park.
Use the address of 2696 N Columbia Center Blvd, Richland WA 99354 for GPS directions.
REGISTRATION:
The pre-registration deadline is March 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm. You save some money and have the ability to order a short-sleeve tech fabric shirt by this deadline. Online registration will remain open through race morning. Packet pickup will be available at Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company on Friday, March 13th between 4:30 – 6:30 pm and again on race morning starting at 8;00 am. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.

FEES FOR THE RACE:
Both the 5 km and 10 km races entry fees are $20 if registered by March 2, 2026. After that the entry fees go up to $25. If you enter by March 2nd, you also have the chance to order a short-sleeve tech fabric shirt for an additional $20. 3RRR club members are entitled to a $2 discount if they register by March 2nd.
Join the 3RRR Club: You can get the above 3RRR discount by joining the club. Only $20 per year covers your entire family at one address. Just go to https://runsignup.com/Club/WA/Richland/3RiversRoadRunners to get signed up.
To register for this event, please go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/StPatricksDayFootRace
PACKET PICKUP:
Packet Pickup will be at Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company (2696 N Columbia Center Blvd, Richland, WA 99352) on Friday March 13, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 pm and race day (March 14th) starting at 8:00 am.
Timing will be by chip. There will be mats for timing at the start and finish. The timing chips are on the back of your bib number. Be sure the bib number is worn on the front of your upper torso and is not obstructed by clothing in order to get accurate times.
There will be one aid station on the course that you will pass by 2 times for the 10 km race. No water stations for the 5 km course.
FINISHER MEDALS
St. Patrick’s Day Foot Race finisher medals will be provided to all finishers of the 5 and 10 km races.
AWARDS
OVERALL top three female and male finishers for each distance get some special awards.
Age Group Awards: The top 3 in each of the following age groups will receive an award: 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90-99. Check the paper results or your phone at www.nsplit.com for the results and show up inside Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company after 11:15 am to claim your award.
FINISH LINE
There will be water at the finish line. And Rattlesnake Mountain Brewing Company will be happy to sell you a BEER(S) and lunch after the race.

RACE RESULTS:
All race results will be posted online shortly after the race at www.nsplit.com
QUESTIONS???
Contact Eric at sageg@charter.net if you have questions about the race.
To register for this event, please go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Richland/StPatricksDayFootRace
