Jefferson Healthcare RHODY RUN

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run
Sunday, May 17, 2026

📍 Race Location

• Venue: The Rhody Run will take place at Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Washington.
• Parking: Additional parking and shuttle service will be available from the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (4907 Landes St, Port Townsend, WA 98368).

🎉 About the Event

• Organization: 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.
• Volunteer Effort: Nearly all aspects of this event are made possible by volunteers.
• Community Impact: 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.
• Motto: Our goal is to produce a race where all runners—champion and beginner alike—feel that it is their race.

🏁 Courses

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

🅿️ Parking &: Transportation (Important)

• Discover Pass: Parking at Fort Worden requires a valid Washington State Parks Discover Pass.
• Parking Availability: Parking at Fort Worden is limited. Additional parking is available at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
• Shuttle Times: Morning Shuttles: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM, Return: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
• Walking Option: The Fairgrounds are approximately ½ mile from Fort Worden, and participants may choose to walk to the start area.

📦 Packet Pickup

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

🏅 Awards &: Championships

• Medals: 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.
• Age Groups: 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

🏆 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

📧 Contact for Eligibility Questions

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