Run the River
- Date
- April 16–17, 2027
- Distance
- Marathon - Early Start · Marathon · 4 Person Marathon Relay & more
From the Organizer
Come join us for the 5th annual Run the River Marathon and Relay, starting at Columbia Park in Kennewick, WA.
This road race features a scenic course that travels through the towns of Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco all while staying next to the mighty Columbia River. This classic road marathon follows paved paths and roadways the entire time and offers participants with great views of 3 beautifully landscaped parks, the meandering Columbia River, as well as the rugged surrounding mountains. The flat course and cool spring weather will provide runners with a prime opportunity for a fast finish time if that is their goal. Likewise, the course lends itself well to runners of all abilities as well as walkers... which tend to have the best time out there!
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
66°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kennewick, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kennewick, WA
Population
84,389
as of 2023
Elevation
723 ft
Nearest Airport
PSC
Tri Cities Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
GEG
Spokane International Airport · 126 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the River, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
312
Days to train
- Race
- Run the River
- Date
- April 16–17, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the River?
- Run the River is a running race held in Kennewick, Washington on April 16, 2027. 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 Run the River?
- Friday, April 16, 2027 in Kennewick, Washington at Columbia Park in Kennewick, WA. The start/finish line is located at the following coordinates: 46.2233, -119.14675, Kennewick, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the River?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the River
Apr 16, 2027