The day after a 5 hour road trip with my husband to visit his parents in Wenatchee and a night of not-so-great sleep as we crowded into a smaller bed than we are used to, I wasn’t feeling as ready for the Wenatchee (Half) Marathon as I had hoped. As I waited for start time, I struggled to get my mind in the right place, which heightened my pre-race nerves. I got my music ready…
The Wenatchee Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will be here before you know it. If you’ve never run this race, I highly recommend you make the drive to Central Washington for this one – especially if you’re looking for a fairly fast course that is a Boston Qualifier. I’m pretty sure you’ll be glad you made the trip. The Wenatchee Half Marathon is one of my favorite courses. I haven’t been able to make it…
If you haven’t run in Wenatchee, Washington, you are definitely missing out! The upcoming Heart Breaker 5K, put on by RunWenatchee, Confluence Health, and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group is held in February (Heart Month) to raise awareness about heart disease and about ways to commit to a healthy lifestyle. This event benefits the local chapter of Mended Hearts, a national and community-based non-profit organization that offers the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and…
If your Thanksgiving plans involve anything near Wenatchee, WA, come run in the 2018 Turkey on the Run on their 10th anniversary! This family friendly race includes a 12k, a 5k, and a kids run, with all distances welcome to walkers as well as runners. This race, presented by Biosports Physical Therapy, begins and ends at Rotary Park which is located on the western outskirts of Wenatchee. The park will offer you some pretty views and…
Over the 4th of July holiday weekend, I was in Wenatchee, Washington visiting relatives so I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in a new race. I signed up for the 2nd Annual River Run on the Fourth. I was looking forward to a run along the river and the scenic Apple Capital Loop Trail. The morning was somewhat overcast, but the temperature was still warm. About 300 runners gathered at Pybus…
The trail running bug has bitten me this year. I’ve run a couple of trail races in the past few months and have really enjoyed the variety and the challenge. So, when my husband and I decided to head over to Central Washington to visit his parents, I had an excuse to try another trail race. The Horse Lake Trail Run looked like a challenging run, but I had plenty of time to get hill…
The 4th annual Horse Lake Trail Runs in the Wenatchee, Washington foothills returns on May 1. In addition to the half marathon and 5 mile events, a 12K course will debut this year. Held on the 1,700 acre Horse Lake Reserve, known for its wildflowers and amazing views, this race promises to be both challenging and scenic. This event is a fundraiser for the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust with proceeds going towards trail construction and maintenance at Horse…
The inaugural Suncadia Multisport Summer Festival is scheduled for July 24-26th and will include a little something for everyone. Sure to be a new destination race, the Suncadia Resort includes miles of trails to hike or bike, a spa for special treatment, 36 holes of mountain golf and 2.2 million acres of beauty in the Wenatchee Washington National Park. Suncadia Resort is 80 miles outside of Seattle in Cle Elum, a quaint town surrounding the Cle…
When I was a kid growing up in Seattle, we used to make the trip out to Wenatchee for the annual cherry blossom event. Even as a young man, I still recall thinking the trees were spectacular and really unlike anything we had back home. Years later, and now a hardcore trail runner, the thought of traveling to Wenatchee for a race sounds like a great idea! Now in its third year, the Horse Lake Trail…
Looking for a spring Boston Qualifier with beautiful views, a fast course, and great weather? Check out the 2015 Wenatchee Marathon in the heart of central Washington. This traffic-free course runs along the Columbia River on paved trails with views of the Cascades. The Wenatchee Marathon also includes a USATF certified half marathon and 10K, along with a Kids Run.
