Run the River - Kennewick
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Event details
Run the River takes place Friday April 17 to Saturday April 18, 2026, in Kennewick, Washington (ZIP 99336). The event center is Columbia Park in Kennewick; the start/finish coordinates are 46.2233, -119.14675. The weekend features multiple race events on paved roads and paths along the Columbia River through Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco.
Course and certification
The course follows paved paths and roadways and is described as flat. The marathon is designated as a Boston qualifier. The half marathon and 5k are certified courses. The route passes three landscaped parks and runs alongside the Columbia River with views of nearby mountains.
Distances
- Marathon - open to ages 16+; Boston qualifier
- Marathon - Early Start - open to ages 16+
- 4 Person Marathon Relay - team event for up to 4 participants
- Half Marathon - open to ages 16+; certified course
- 5k - certified course
- Kids Marathon - open to ages 12 and under
Corporate wellness program
A corporate wellness program offers three paid options for businesses: an Individual Discount Package ($250), a Corporate Relay Package ($500), and a Corporate Partnership Package ($1000). Benefits across packages include discount codes for employees, training plans for race distances, reserved tent space at the start/finish area, race entries and event T-shirts depending on package level, and provisions such as a 10x10 tent, banner, chairs, bottled water and light snacks for the highest-tier package. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
