Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon
Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Yakima, WA, with entry fees from $15 to $20.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$20
- Sport
- Running
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
37°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Yakima Air Terminal, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Yakima, WA
Population
96,810
as of 2023
City 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
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Waiting For?
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80
Days to train
- Race
- Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon
- Date
- October 11, 2026
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Sun City Barry James Memorial 5K and Half Marathon
Oct 11, 2026