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.
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
67°
Typical Low
42°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Yakima #2, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Yakima, WA
Population
96,810
as of 2023
Elevation
1,226 ft
Nearest Airport
YKM
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field · 4 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 100 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 Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon
- Date
- October 11, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 race held in Yakima, Washington on October 11, 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 Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Yakima, Washington at NEW LOCATION: 650 University Parkway, Yakima, WA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon
Oct 11, 2026