A Whale of a Run
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A Whale of a Run
A Whale of a Run is a community road race held in Silverdale, Washington as part of the Whaling Days celebration. The 2026 edition is the 44th running of the event on July 25, 2026. Races and activities take place in and around Kitsap Great Escape and use road and parade routes through Silverdale.
The event program includes these distances and dashes:
- 4-mile run (AQUA MD 4-Mile Run, title race)
- 1-mile walk/run
- Kids dashes and a Special Olympics dash
The race features closed-road segments on the shorter courses and a scenic route through the Silverdale community. A post-race area near the finish offers snacks, awards distribution, and a festival atmosphere tied to the Whaling Days parade and events. Registration includes optional add-ons such as an event T-shirt.
Local sponsors support the event in specific ways: AQUA MD Mobile IV is the title sponsor for the 4-mile run; other sponsors provide finish-line snacks, portable restrooms, recovery stations, and a whale plush giveaway for children and Special Olympics participants. Volunteer roles cover check-in, course setup and cleanup, finish-line awards, parking, and course support at the Kitsap Great Escape event area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
