Ref Run
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REF RUN
REF RUN is a community 5k run and walk held in McCormick Park in Duvall, Washington as part of the Duvall Days Festival. The event is presented as family friendly and is organized to raise funds for the Riverview Education Foundation.
The course is an out and back on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. The route begins in McCormick Park and follows the trail 1.55 miles south before returning to the start.
Distances
- 5 km run/walk
REF is an all‑volunteer 501c3 organization and 100% of proceeds are described as benefiting the Riverview School District in the form of grant awards. The event lists participant items and on-site offerings including medals, t-shirts, and a stadium race cup that can be filled at the event with root beer floats. The festival atmosphere includes dunk tank activity, food trucks, music, and post‑race food.
Registration details include an opening date of March 1, 2026 and an early bird pricing period that ends April 24, 2026. Published registration fees are Kids (1 to 17) $30, Adults (18 to 64) $45, and Seniors (65 to 99) $40. Participants are advised that registering before May 15 helps guarantee a shirt.
Packet pickup is scheduled at the entrance to McCormick Park on June 4 and on race day. The course request is no dogs on the trail; strollers are allowed but runners should be respectful of others because the trail is narrow. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
