Richland RunFest 2027 takes place at 660 Columbia Point Drive in Richland, Washington on February 5th, 2027. The event offers three running distances: a 1-mile option, a 6.2-mile race, and a half marathon. Entry fees range from $20 to $75 depending on the distance selected. The race starts at 4:00 AM, so plan accordingly for early morning travel and logistics. Whether you're looking for a short tune-up run or a longer distance effort, RunFest provides options for different fitness levels and race-day goals.
From the Race Organizer
RICHLAND RUNFEST 2026 is presented by 3 Rivers Road Runners (3RRR) DISTANCES: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (both in person and virtual options) There will be a medal for each race (and they will fit together to make one big medal if you do all 3!!!) 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 to make one cool medal. Did I mention--Do all 3 races and you get 3 medals that go together to get one big medal--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 and you 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 will start at 8:30am 10K and 5K will start at 8:45am ALL race courses close at 12:30 PM. WHERE: Richland, WA Start and Finish will be at Columbia Point Marina Park Use the address of 660 Columbia Point Drive, Richland WA 99354 for GPS directions. FACEBOOK Please like us on Facebook for updates and inspiration: www.facebook.com/richlandrunfest . This year we have a running group and training plan (both beginner and intermediate/advanced) for ALL distances: the half marathon, 10K and 5K. See Facebook for details or see the running group and training plan section. REGISTRATION: RACE DISTANCE Until 11/16/ 2025 11/17/2025 to 12/31/2025 1/1/2026 to 1/31/2026 2/1/2026 to 2/28/2026** Half Marathon $60 $65 $70 $75 10K $25 $30 $35 $40 5K $20 $25 $30 $35 Online registration ends WHEN THE RACES FILL UP (if they don't fill up there will be race day signup) , FOR VIRTUAL RACES on Wednesday, February 6, at 8 PM (For those with injuries or conflicts and need to switch to the virtual, that can be approved by the race director after that date. The entry fees include a finisher medal, light weight hoodie pullover shirt (for the half marathon only, 10K and 5K can purchase for additional cost), finish line treats (for the in person races), a surprise gift, and great company with our awesome volunteers and fellow runners (for the in person races). The 10K and 5K can purchase the shirt option separately for $25 extra (until the shirt cutoff date of 2/6/2026). **The cut off for shirts will be 2/6/2026 . Shirts are only available for purchase by 10K and 5K runners and guaranteed for half marathon runners registered by 2/6/2026. Shirts will be available at packet pick up on Friday and after the race on race day on a first come, first serve basis if you register after 2/6/2026. We appreciate your understanding with this deadline that allows us to finalize event details. Shirts will be a light weight hoodie pullover (similar to the past years)** All runners (virtual and in person) will need to pick up their race packets at packet pickup, those virtual runners wanting their packets mailed will need to choose the additional mailing option at check out! If you don't pick the mailing option you will not get your packet mailed to you. All virtual packets being mailed well be done at the latest 1-2 weeks AFTER the close of the virtual window (3/6/2026). There will be a $25 discount if you (same person) register for all 3 races (example: the in person half marathon and the 10K and 5K virtual). For every participant that signs up (in person race or virtual) we will be donating $2.50 to a local charity, Grace Collective; and $2.50 to be split amongst our local school and community groups that man our aid stations. For more information please check out the Grace Collective Website and the charity section below for our local groups. If you are a current 3RRR club member, your entry fee is $3 less for the half and $2 less for the 10K and 5K. Please select that option for the discount when registering. SIGN UP EARLY TO SAVE!! The in person races will have a maximum of 250 runners in the half marathon, 250 in the 10k, and 250 in the 5k. There may be packet pick up registration the day before the race and race day ONLY if there is space remaining, please sign up early. You may change between race distances on-line under your race account up until 2/27/2026. You will be charged the difference in cost if you are going up in distance, if you are going down in distance there is no extra charge-but you will not get a refund. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. We appreciate your understanding with our policies as a non-profit, volunteer led race, we have to balance our policies with what we can reliably provide for our runners. If life events or injury prevent you from running you can always switch to the virtual option at no charge and run it when you can (you can chose to pick up your packet at packet pick up or pay the shipping fee and it will be sent to you with all the other virtual runners who picked the mailing option). PACKET PICKUP: Packet Pickup will be on Friday February 27, 2026 from 3:30-6 pm. Location: The Lodge at Columbia Point, 530 Col
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When is Richland RunFest 2027 2027 — Richland, WA?
Richland RunFest 2027 2027 — Richland, WA takes place on February 5, 2027. The race is held in Richland, Washington.
Where is Richland RunFest 2027 2027 — Richland, WA held?
Richland RunFest 2027 2027 — Richland, WA is held at 660 Columbia Point Drive in Richland, Washington.
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