Jefferson Healthcare RHODY RUN

🏃‍♂️ Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run

Sunday, May 17, 2026

📍 Race Location

The Rhody Run will take place at Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Washington.

Additional parking and shuttle service will be available from the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (4907 Landes St, Port Townsend, WA 98368).

✨ About the Event

The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is organized and produced by the Port Townsend Marathon Association, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and encouraging runners of all ages—both in the school system and in the community at large. Nearly all aspects of this event are made possible by volunteers, and proceeds from the Rhody Run are returned directly to the community in the form of funding support for school sports programs and youth-oriented nonprofit organizations.

Our goal is to produce a race where all runners—champion and beginner alike—feel that it is their race. We strive to live up to our long-standing motto:
“The Run That Cares for the Runner.”

🏁 Courses

• Distances: 12K & 5K courses
• Maps: Updated 2026 course maps are available on the registration page.

🅿️ Parking & Transportation (Important)

• Pass Required: Parking at Fort Worden requires a valid Washington State Parks Discover Pass.
• Availability: Parking at Fort Worden is limited.
• Alternative: Additional parking is available at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
• Shuttle Service: Morning Shuttles: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM, Return: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

The Fairgrounds are approximately ½ mile from Fort Worden, and participants may choose to walk to the start area. There is no public transit service on Sunday.

🎽 Packet Pickup

• Friday & Saturday: May 15–16: Jefferson Healthcare (location and times TBA)
• Race Day Pickup: Parade Grounds at Fort Worden

🏆 Awards & Championships

Custom Port Townsend Foundry medals will be awarded to the top three (3) finishers in each USATF 5-year age group for men and women in the 12K:

Under 14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, 85–89, 90–94, 95–100

🏅 USATF Road Championship Designation

The 2026 Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run has been designated by Pacific Northwest Track & Field as a Road Championship event for members of the Pacific Northwest Association of USATF in both the Open and Masters divisions (5-year increments beginning at 40+).

Runners must be current PNTF/USATF members prior to race day to be eligible for championship awards and prize money. A runner’s age on race day determines division placement.

💰 Prize Money

• Open Division: Top three (3) PNTF/USATF finishers (male and female) who place in the top five overall: $300 / $200 / $100
• Masters Divisions (40+): First PNTF/USATF finisher in each 5-year age group who places in the top five of the Masters division: $100

For championship eligibility questions, contact pntf@wolfenet.com.

For more information, visit the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run page.