TRI-CITIES, Wash.-
The inaugural Run the River Marathon and Relay is set to take place April 8, 2023 along the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities.
The event will include a marathon distance race (26.2 miles) as well as a 2 and 4 person relay option according to a press release announcing the run.
The start/finish area will be in Columbia Park and runners will follow the paved pathway along the Columbia River for the majority of the course. The road race features a flat course that travels through Kennewick, Richland and Pasco.
“Whether you are new to running or a longtime marathon runner, the Run the River Marathon is a runner-friendly race that emphasizes putting on a quality event every runner will enjoy,” said race director Jason Heineman.
All marathon finishers will be awarded a custom finishers shirt along with a unique medal designed by a local Tri-Cities artist.
Free race photos, post-race food and a recovery zone along with an awards ceremony with random prize drawings for participants is planned for runners after the race.
The 2-person relay will consist of equal legs of 13.1 miles, while the 4-person relay will have legs that vary between 4 and 9 miles long to allow participants to choose a section of the course of their liking and ability according to race organizers.
“We are focusing on the participant experience,” Heineman said. “We’re hoping that this race will become a premier Pacific Northwest event that runners from across our community and beyond will want to take part in year after year.”
Runners can register for the event by visiting
