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 2026!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Resolution Run
- Distance: 5k and 10k
- When: Saturday, January 3
- Where: La Center High School, La Center, WA
Couve Clover Run
- Distance: 3 Miles, 7 Miles, and 10 Miles
- When: Sunday, March 22
- Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, Vancouver, WA
Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
- Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and Duathlon
- When: Sunday, April 26
- Where: Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, WA
Reflection Run
- Distance: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
- When: Sunday, May 17
- Where: Washougal Waterfront Park, Washougal WA
PDX Triathlon
- Distance: 5k, Triathlon, Duathlon, and AquaBike
- When: Sunday, May 31
- Where: Blue Lake Regional Park, WA
Hagg Lake Triathlon & Trail Festival
- Distance: Trail 5k, Trail Half Marathon, Triathlon, Duathlon, and AquaBike
- When: Saturday, June 20 and Sunday June 21
- Where: Henry Hagg Lake, Gaston, OR
Bigfoot 5k & 10k
- Distance: 5k and 10k
- When: Saturday, July 4
- Where: Yacolt Recreational Park, Yacolt, WA
Columbia River Triathlon & Endurance Sports Festival
- Distance: 5k, 10k, Triathlon, Duathlon, and AquaBike
- When: Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1
- Where: Frenchmans Bar, Vancouver WA
Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival
- Distance: 5k, Triathlon, Duathlon, and AquaBike
- When: Sunday, August 2
- Where: Frenchmans Bar, Vancouver WA
PeaceHealth APPLETREE Marathon, First Responder’s Relay Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5k
- Distance: 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Marathon
- When: Saturday, August 29 and Sunday August 30
- Where: The Grant House, Vancouver, WA
Pacific Coast Running Festival
- Distance: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Sand Marathon, Kids Dashes, and Tour de Pacific Bike
- When: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday September 27
- Where: Long Beach Peninsula, WA
Girlfriends Run Half Marathon, 10k & 6k
- Distance: 6k, 10k, Half Marathon
- When: Sunday, October 18
- Where: Vancouver Waterfront Park, Vancouver, WA
Scary Run
- Distance: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
- When: TBD (Stay Tuned!)
- Where: Reflection Plaza, Washougal, WA
Santa’s Holiday Hustle 5k & Dirty Santa Trail Run
- Distance: 5k and 10k
- When: TBD (Stay Tuned!)
- Where: Camas, WA
