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 events coming up in 2023!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Distance: 5k
When: Saturday, January 7th, 2023
Where: Holly Park, 1000 E 4th St, LaCenter, WA
Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 54 Mile Challenge
When: TBD, February 2023
Where: Virtual, so Anywhere USA!!
Distance: 5k
When: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
Where: Virtual again, so pick your location!
Distance: 3 Miles, 7 Miles, and 10 Miles
When: Sunday, March 19th, 2023
Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA
Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Duathlon
When: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA
Pacific Coast Running Festival
Distance: Kids 1/2 Mile & 1 Mile Dash, Pedal & Dash, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Tour de Pacific Bike
When: Friday, May 12th thru Sunday, May 14th, 2023
Where: Long Beach Peninsula, WA
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
When: Sunday, May 21st, 2023
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 3rd thru Sunday, June 4th, 2023
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 16th thru Sunday, June 18th, 2023
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 15th thru Sunday, July 16th, 2023
Where: Henry Hagg Lake Trail Loop, Bobcat Cove, Gaston, OR
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 11th thru Saturday, August 12th, 2023
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: Sunday, August 13th, 2023
Where: Frenchmans Bar, 9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver WA
PeaceHealth APPLETREE Marathon, Half, & 5k
Distance: 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon
When: Saturday, September 16th thru Sunday, September 17th, 2023
Where: The Grant House, 1101 Of ficers Row, Vancouver, WA
Girlfriends Run Half Marathon, 10k & 6k
Distance: 6k, 10k, Half Marathon
When: Sunday, October 8th, 2023
Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA
Distance: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
When: Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Where: Reflection Plaza, Pendleton Way, Washougal, WA
Distance: 5k
When: TBD November 2023
Where: Virtual, so your choice!
Distance: 5k
When: TBD, December 2023
Where: Camas Public Library, Northeast 4th Avenue, Camas, WA
