Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 10k Run · High School Challenge 5K & more
From the Organizer
Longview Early Edition Rotary's Harvest Classic 2026
October 3, 2026
Helping our community since 1980.
Have fun while running or walking a beautiful course and raise funds and awareness to eliminate hunger in our community.
Race Info
The Harvest Classic offers a flat and fast course with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea. Come set a new PR and have fun while running or walking a beautiful course and raise funds and awareness to eliminate hunger in our community. Both the 5K and 10K are USA Track & Field-certified courses, so you know your PR, or your age group record, American Record or World Record (??!!) will be real. If you don't care about records, just come and have a good time.
Participants can use the RaceJoy application to learn about the city's history along the route. This year we have two special events.
Event details and schedule.
Packet Pick-up
Friday, October 2, 2026 - race packets can be picked-up from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the CAP Help Warehouse at 1526 Commerce Avenue, Longview. Or, you can pick up your packet on Saturday, October 3rd between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Life Works at 906 New York Street, Longview.
Race Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2026 , AT LIFE WORKS, 906 NEW YORK STREET, LONGVIEW, Washington.
8:20 AM - High School Challenge 5 Kilometer Race (HS Cross Country Team battle for team plaques and individual ribbons. Teams sign up through Athletic.net: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/253682/info
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 5 Kilometer (3.1 Miles) and 10 Kilometer (6.2 Miles) Run/Walk.
9:20 AM – ¼ Mile Pee Wee Fun Run – Free for kids ages 9 and under. **The Child & Adolescent Clinic will have games and activities for the kids beginning at 8:30 AM** The C&AC is the exclusive sponsor of the Pee Wee Fun Run and is the event organizer.
Parking: There is plenty of parking nearby.
Race Course. The Harvest Classic begins at the Life Works building at 906 New York Street in Longview. The course is flat and fast with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea.
5K - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1803585137
10K - https://www.mapmyrun.com/us/longview-wa/harvest-classic-10k-route-108566341
Timing Equipment. Athletic Timing uses Lynx timing equipment. RFID antennas capture your time using disposable chips that are fastened to the back of your racing bib. Take the chips home with you - you will not be asked to return the chips. Wear your bib on the upper chest to maximize the chip reads.
Weather is usually mild. Race time temperatures are likely to range from the low 40s to mid 50s.
Photos. A photographer will be on hand and will post Harvest Classic photos on-line. Please share photos of your run/walk on the Harvest Classic Facebook page.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Longview, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Longview, WA
Population
37,836
as of 2023
Elevation
10 ft
Nearest Airport
PDX
Portland International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic?
- Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic is a running race held in Longview, Washington on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Longview, Washington at 906 New York Street, Longview, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic
Oct 3, 2026