Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K HCR Member · Sun City Barry James Memorial Half Marathon Walk HCR Member · Sun City Barry James Memorial Half Marathon Run HCR Member & more
From the Organizer
The Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon are put on every year by the Hard Core Running Club of Central Washington. They take place on the second Sunday of October at Volution Fitness, this year at a new location on University Parkway in Terrace Heights, Washington, just east of Yakima. The 5K and half marathon both start and end at Volution. There will be aid stations at miles 3.5, 7, and 10. The half marathon is a favorite race of many participants with rolling hills alongside orchards.
Race fee is $15 for Hard Core Runner Members, $20 for non-members, and youth under age 12 are free. Costs go up to $22 on October 1st. Day of race entries will be $25.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon?
- Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon is a running event held in Yakima, WA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Yakima, WA at NEW LOCATION: 650 University Parkway, Yakima, WA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon
Oct 11, 2026