Have you ever asked yourself why you run, maybe you still need to try out one of Why Racing Events many running and triathlon events throughout the year. Why Racing does a great job of offering up great swag, organized races and weekend festivals, and there is a distance or event for everyone. Even better, if you participate in more than one of their multiple events during one of their festivals (for instance, a 5k on Saturday and a 10k on Sunday,) you have a chance to win extra medals made just for the BEAST you are. Check out their 18 events coming up in 2022!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 54 Mile Challenge
When: Monday, February 28th, 2022
Where: Virtual, so Anywhere USA!!
Distance: 5k
When: Monday, March 15th, 2022
Where: Virtual again, so pick your location!
Distance: 3 Miles, 7 Miles, and 10 Miles
When: Sunday, March 20th, 2022
Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA
Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Duathlon
When: Sunday, April 24th, 2022
Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA
Pacific Crest Running Festival
Distance: Kids 1/2 Mile & 1 Mile Dash, Pedal & Dash, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Tour de Pacific Bike
When: Friday, May 13th thru Sunday, May 15th, 2022
Where: Long Beach Peninsula, WA
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
When: Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
Where: Washington Waterfront Park, South 1st Street, Washougal WA
Distance: 5k, Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike, and a Super Sprint/My 1st Tri
When: Saturday, June 4th thru Sunday, June 5th, 2022
Where: Blue Lake, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd, Fairview, OR
Pacific Crest Endurance Festival
Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, 25k, 50k, Kids Races, Beastman 72.3, Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike, and new to 2022, combining with Deschutes Dash & Pilot Butte Challenge.
When: Friday, June 17th thru Sunday, June 19th, 2022
Where: Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR
Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival
Distance: 5k, Half Marathon, Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Paddle Tri & AquaBike & NEW off road Sprint Triathlon, Dualthlon & Aquabike. Relay options are available too.
When: Saturday, July 16th thru Sunday, July 17th, 2022
Where: Henry Hagg Lake Trail Loop, Bobcat Cove, Gaston, OR
Distance: Sunset 5k & 10k, Sprint, Olympic & My First Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike, and a free Kids Tri
When: Friday, July 29th thru Saturday, July 30th, 2022
Where:Horseshoe Lake Park, Woodland WA
Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Festival
Distance: Sunset 5k & 10k, Sprint & Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, & AquaBike, Girlfriends All Womens Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike & 5k, Kids Triathlon
When: Friday, August 12th thru Saturday, August 13th, 2022
Where: Frenchmans Bar, 9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver WA
Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival
Distance: Sunset 5k & 10k, Womens Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon, Sprint AquaBike, Kids Triathlon
When: Saturday, August 14th, 2022
Where: Frenchmans Bar, 9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver WA
PeaceHealth APPLETREE Marathon, Half, & 5k
Distance: 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon
When: Saturday, September 17th thru Sunday, September 18th, 2022
Where: The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA
Girlfriends Run Half Marathon, 10k & 6k
Distance: 6k, 10k, Half Marathon
When: Sunday, October 9th, 2022
Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
When: Sunday, October 30th, 2022
Where: Reflection Plaza, Pendleton Way, Washougal, WA
Distance: 5k
When: Monday, November 21st thru Monday, November 28th, 2022
Where: Virtual, so your choice!
Distance: 5k
When: Monday, December 19th, 2022
Where: Camas Public Library, Northeast 4th Avenue, Camas, WA
Ball Drop Half Marathon/10k/5k
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
When: Saturday, December 31st thru Monday January 9th, 2022
Where: Virtual, so your decision