Richland RunFest 2027

RICHLAND RUNFEST 2026

Presented by 3 Rivers Road Runners (3RRR)

DISTANCES

• Available Races: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (both in person and virtual options)
• Medals: There will be a medal for each race (and they will fit together to make one big medal if you do all 3!)
• Registration: You can register for one in person option and then the other distances virtually or all 3 races virtually to obtain all three medals that will fit together.
• Completion Window: You have 3 weeks to complete the virtual options PRIOR to the in person race date and 1 week AFTER the in person race date to get a discount.

DATES

• In Person Race: Saturday, February 28, 2026
• Virtual Race Window: Friday February 6, 2026 to Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

TIMES

• Half Marathon: Starts at 8:30am
• 10K and 5K: Start at 8:45am
• Course Closure: ALL race courses close at 12:30 PM.

WHERE

• Location: Richland, WA
• Start/Finish: At Columbia Point Marina Park
• Address: Use 660 Columbia Point Drive, Richland WA 99354 for GPS directions.

FACEBOOK

• Updates: Please like us on Facebook for updates: www.facebook.com/richlandrunfest.
• Training Plans: We have a running group and training plan for all distances (beginner and intermediate/advanced).

REGISTRATION

• Online Registration: Closes when races fill up or on February 6 for virtual races.
• Entry Fees: Include medals, shirts (for half marathon), finish line treats, and more.
• Shirt Availability: Cut off for shirts is 2/6/2026: shirts are only guaranteed for half marathon runners registered by this date.
• Discount: $25 off for signing up for all 3 races.

PACKET PICKUP

• Date/Time: Friday, February 27, 2026 from 3:30-6 pm.
• Location: The Lodge at Columbia Point, 530 Columbia Point Drive, Richland, WA 99352
• Race Day Pickup: 7:30-8:15am ONLY for out of town participants.
• Virtual Participants: Must pick up their goodies at Packet Pickup or on Race Day.

THE IN PERSON RACE SETUP

• Timing: Will be by chip with mats at start and finish.
• Finisher Medals: Unique design that fits together for all 3 races.
• Aid Stations: Three aid stations along the course.
• Course: Similar to last year and not a flat course.

RACE DAY PHOTOS

• Photographer: Chris Ruby will capture your race day in photos!
• Availability: Photos will be available after the race at no charge.
• Gallery Link: Click HERE.

RUNNING GROUP AND TRAINING PLAN

• Training Plans: Written by Jen Comfort for all distances.
• Saturday Runs: Meet at Wake Up Call Coffee: all levels welcome.
• Details: Will be posted on our Facebook page.
• Health Responsibility: Participants should check with a doctor before participating.

AWARDS

• Eligibility: Only for the in person races: virtual has finisher medals only.
• Awards Table: Located at the race finish line.
• Top Finishers: Overall top three female and male finishers for each distance.
• Age Group Awards: For various age brackets.

FINISH LINE

• Health Guidelines: We will follow all health department and WA guidelines for a safe race.
• Refreshments: Bottled water and prepackaged foods available for finishers.
• More Info: To be provided as we get closer to race day.
• Coffee Truck: We hope to have a coffee truck at the finish line, similar to last year.

RACE RESULTS

• Results Posting: Race results will be available at nsplit.com.

VOLUNTEERING

• Volunteers Needed: Consider having friends or family volunteer for the race.
• Contact: Interested volunteers can reach out to Amanda Lang at richlandrunfest@gmail.com.

OUR CHARITIES

• Grace Collective: A local nonprofit supporting women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and more.
• Atlas Freedom: Focused on empowerment and prevention of sexual exploitation.
• $5 Donations: $2.50 to each charity for every race entry.
• Additional Donations: Additional donations can be made during registration.

For any other questions, please email the race director, Amanda Lang, at richlandrunfest@gmail.com. Thank you for your patience!

Race URL

Richland RunFest 2027 Registration