A Whale of a Run
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A Whale of a Run
A Whale of a Run is presented by Kitsap Running as part of Silverdale's Whaling Days festival. The 44th edition takes place on July 25, 2026 in Silverdale, Washington.
The event is community oriented and brings together runners, walkers, and families for a day of road races and community activities. The courses follow sections of the Whaling Days parade route and pass through Silverdale neighborhoods and commercial areas, offering scenic views of the community.
- 4-mile run: scenic course through Silverdale community roads.
- 1-mile walk/run: closed roads on the parade route.
- Kids Dash: short sprints at parade review stand.
- Special Olympics Dash: inclusive dash at parade review stand.
Course and logistics details note a start near the intersection of Kitsap Mall Boulevard and Silverdale Way, routes that include Newberry Hill Road, Provost Road, Anderson Hill Road, and Linder Way, and a finish at Silverdale Antiques in front of the parade review stand. Early check-in is offered Friday evening at the Kitsap Mall food court, and race-day check-in is located at Kitsap Mall. The finish area parking will be closed during the race and the parade; mall parking is listed as a staging area. Post-race snacks and awards are part of the event activity near the finish and parade review area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
