Join us for a Marathon in Tri-Cities, Washington that is a 26.2 Boston marathon qualifier. This autumn run begins at Richland's Riverfront Hotel and takes you on a scenic riverfront course along the Columbia River. What a great way to run through all three cities in our own little metropolitan in Eastern Washington.

This Marathon is presented by 3 Rivers Road Runners (3RRR) and our sponsors, including Fleet Feet Tri-Cities and Larsen Transfer.

Distances : Marathon 26.2 miles, Half marathon 13.1

Location/Date/ Race Start and Finish

Sunday October 29, 2023 start at 7:30am. Course closes at 1:30pm

The start and finish line is located at the south entrance of the Riverfront Hotel 50 Comstock Street Richland, WA 99352

Parking is generous throughout the side and back section of the hotel. There is also parking at the community center at Howard Amon Park which is a short walk to the Hotel.

Course Details and Aid Stations

Start is located on Bradley Blvd at the South entrance to the Riverfront Hotel. Aid Stations will be every 3 Miles or 5K markers. 5k is past electric pole 4550-15A on Court Street in Pasco. 10k is on the bike/run path before the west side of the grey house (804 N Rd. 62) before the Rd 60 access path15k is on the bike/run from the edge of Columbia Park TrailTurnaround is on Columbia Park Trail 10' after the East edge of the basketball court20k is on the bike/run path before the third light pole (of four) where the path merges with Columbia Park Trail25k is on the bike/run path before the trash receptacle just before the cable bridge30k is on the bike/run path past the park bench that is after the park bench in honor of the Grant Family in Wade Park35k is on the bike/run path before electric pole 0941 just before access road to the boat ramp in Chiawana Park40k is on the bike/run path after path double back and turns after crossing I-182 bridge back into RichlandFinish is on the South parking lot a the Riverfront Hotel

Marathon Relay

The first runner will need to arrive at the start line in plenty of time to park the car, warm-up, check in gear, etc.

All other relay runners will need to be at their designated relay exchange areas in plenty of time. Transportation is not provided to each exchange point, it is the responsibility of each runner to be on time and ready to run the next leg of the relay.

Relay Exchange points for the 4 person marathon relay are every 10km. For safety those exchange points will be at the aid stations.

Relay Exchange 1 is on the bike/run path before the west side of the grey house (804 N. Rd 62) before the Rd 60 access path. Relay Exchange 2 is on the bike/run path before the third light pole (of four) where the path merges with Columbia Park Trail after the Turn AroundRelay Exchange 3 is on the bike/run path past the park bench that is after the park bench in honor of the Grant Family in Wade Park.

Relay distances

Runner #1 6.21 miles Runner #2 6.22 miles Runner #3 6.21 milesRunner #4 7.56 miles

3-Person Relay exchanges are every 15km. For safety those exchange points will be at the aid stations. Relay Exchange signs will be posted at those aid stations.

Relay Exchange #1 is on bike/run path from the edge of Columbia Park Trail after crossing the blue bridgeRelay Exchange #2 is on bike/run path past the park bench that is after the park bench in honor of the Grant Family in Wade Park

Relay distances

Runner #1 9.32 milesRunner #2 9.32 miles Runner #3 7.56 miles

Registration/Packet Pick Up

Fleet Feet 620 George Washington Way Richland in courtyard on Friday October 27th at 5-6pm and Saturday October 28th at 4pm-6pm and again on race morning starting at 6:30 am. We will be using the RunSignUp phone app to get you late registered, so bring your phone and credit card.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.

Join the 3RRR Club: You can get the above 3RRR discount by joining the club. Only $20 per year covers your entire family at one address. Just go to https://runsignup.com/Club/WA/Richland/3RiversRoadRunners to get signed up

Fees for the Race

Marathon $90, t-shirt includedHalf Marathon $75, t-shirt includedMarathon relay $45 each runner, t-shirt includedLate Registration fee $10, (fee added to in-person registrations) T-Shirts NOT guaranteed!

Timing

Timing will be by chip. There will be mats for timing at the start and finish. The timing chips are on the back of your bib number. Be sure the bib number is worn on the front of your upper torso and is not obstructed by clothing in order to get accurate times.

AWARDS

Finisher medals for each runner who completes their event. OVERALL top three female and male finishers for each distance..

RACE RESULTS:

Chip timing for all races by Negative Split Timing. Wear your bib visibly on your front.
Results at nsplit.com/results live and after the race.

QUESTIONS???

Contact Joe at [email protected] if you have questions about the race.