Run the River - Kennewick
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Run the River - Kennewick
Run the River is a multi-day road running event held in mid April at Columbia Park in Kennewick, WA. The event is listed as the fifth annual edition and takes place across Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco along the Columbia River. The start/finish location is given at coordinates 46.2233, -119.14675.
The course follows paved paths and roadways for the entire route. It runs next to the Columbia River, passes three landscaped parks, and runs near surrounding mountains. The course is described as flat and occurs in spring.
Event options and distances include:
- Marathon - 26.2 miles
- Marathon Early Start - 26.2 miles
- 4 Person Marathon Relay - 26.2 miles (segments 8.1, 7.6, 4.0, 6.5 miles)
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 5k - 3.1 miles
- Kids Marathon - final 1.2 miles (children run prior miles separately)
Registration opens on 2026-08-01 and closes on 2026-09-01 for the listed events. Fees vary by event. The early start marathon is intended for runners who need more than 6.5 hours to finish and is not eligible for age group or overall awards. Relay teams require four registrations; one person may register for multiple legs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
