Race Preview: 2017 Butte Challenge (Hermiston)

There’s a special place in my heart for all things Eastern Oregon, as I grew up there. Whenever I see a race in one of the towns near where I grew up, I get all nostalgic and wish I could get over that way again. So, when I saw the Butte Challenge in Hermiston, I was hit with memories of small town Oregon coming together on a sunny spring day for a great cause – which is exactly what the Butte Challenge is.

The Butte Challenge is a well-established walk/run, now in its 17th year. This event is the #1 fundraiser for the Hermiston Cross Country program (from middle school to high school.) All profits from this growing race go towards youth running in this community.

Choose from the 5K run, 5K walk or 10K run, which are all chip-timed. There is also a kids run and clinic, and all kids who participate will receive a free pass to Inflatable Fun Gym. All races start at Hermiston Butte Park. Awards and drawings will be held after the races.

Technical tees are available for purchase if you register for the Butte Challenge by April 22nd. If you are in Eastern Oregon, make it a point to get out and support a local cross country team.

Butte Challenge Details

Date: Saturday, May 6

Times: 8:00 A.M. – Kids Run and Clinic
8:30 A.M. – 5K and 10K

Location: Hermiston Butte Park

Entry Fees: $20 – 5K or 10K
$75 – Family Package
$10 – Kids Run

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