Run With The Wild 5k

Join us for the 3rd Annual Run With The Wild 5k, a community-oriented 5k, 10k and 15k run/walk that is suitable for individuals of all ages, families, and even our furry friends!  This event will be held in the beautifully scenic Columbia River Gorge, commencing at the Mark O. Hatfield (West Entrance) Trailhead.  This paved route is ADA accessible, allowing for wheelchairs and strollers, and offers breathtaking along the way. 100% of proceeds for this event are donated directly to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Additionally, a silent auction an event drawing will be held -  enter for your chance to win amazing prizes from local PNW businesses.  

Show support for your firefighters & their families and have fun doing it! 

WHERE: Mark O. Hatfield trailhead (West Entrance) in Hood River, Oregon.  Latitude, Longitude: 45.70376, -121.48678
DRIVING DIRECTIONS listed below!  FREE SHUTTLE available to the event site - check confirmation email for details.

WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Start times TBD.

WHY: Wildland firefighting is a tremendously hazardous job.  Our firefighters are exposed to physical, mental and emotional challenges each and every day in the field while protecting us, our property, and our land.  100% of proceeds from your participation are donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.  The mission of WFF is to support the families of firefighters who have perished or been injured in the line of duty -- their role during medical emergencies and fatality events cannot be understated.  Learn more here: https://wffoundation.org/

Please watch the following video to learn more about the Wildland Firefighter Foundation:

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 Route
The route is along the Old Historic Columbia River Highway 30, which spans from Troutdale to The Dalles.  This section of trail is otherwise known as the “Twin Tunnels Trail”!  It has spanning views of the Columbia River, looking over onto Washington.  It is surrounded by hovering cliffs of moss, spectacular geology, wildflowers, and stunning beauty.  The trail itself is wide and paved, making it ADA accessible and easy for strollers, bikes and dogs to access.  This trail is still open to the public at the time of the event.

The trail has a very slight, gradual incline and decline.  This is an “out-and-back” course for the purpose of our event!  For more information on the trail, click here!  

Please note: there are multiple entrances to this trail.  
Our event starts at the MARK O. HATFIELD TRAILHEAD (WEST ENTRANCE) in HOOD RIVER, OR.

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Fundraising

Upon registration, all participants will receive their own customizable fundraising page - similar to the idea of a “GoFundMe”.  This link can be shared with friends & family to raise further funds for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation on your behalf.  These donations will be visible and tracked, so you can be proud of the impact you've made!

Teams will also be able to create their own fundraiser page. All individuals on the team will additionally have their own fundraising page.  Donations will be tracked on both.

Raise the most money by April 12th, 2025 & you'll be awarded with a customized firefighter plaque on event day.  An award will be presented to the top fundraising individual, as well as the top fundraising team.  

Virtual participants are included in this recognition & if awarded, plaque will be mailed free of charge to virtual participant(s).

 All raised funds are sent directly to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation!

Happy Fundraising!

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Afterparty

Details to come.

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Event Drawing

Enter our drawing to win prizes such as gift cards from local businesses & Wildland Firefighter Foundation merchandise!  Drawing entries can be purchased in advance with your registration.  Additional entries will be available for purchase on event day.  Cash, check, venmo & credit cards accepted.
** Please note we cannot ship items.  Winners must be available to pick up locally.
$10 - 1 strip of tickets (5 tickets)
$20 - 3 strips of tickets (15 tickets)
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Silent Auction 
Silent auction will be held on site at the 5k event.  Winners must be available to pick up items locally.

Live Auction 

Details to come.  Cash, credit card, check and venmo acceptable.
2024 Live Auction item featured below:

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Event T-shirts
T-shirts will be available for purchase.  Details to come.
Cash, check, venmo & credit cards accepted.

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Additional Notes

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Driving I-84 East, exit 64 for Highway 35, White Salmon & Gov't Camp. After exiting, turn right at the Stop sign and then make another right turn. Head up for 0.4mi to a four-way intersection.  Turn left here for the Historic Highway State Park.  Wind up the hill for 1.2miles and turn left into the parking area at Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead.  Latitude, Longitude: 45.70376, -121.48678
 
PARKING: Parking is extremely limited at the event location, there are under 30 parking spots available - carpooling is strongly encouraged. Free shuttle courtesy of "Explore The Gorge" will be available from overflow lots to event site.  Details provided in email upon registration.

TIMEKEEPING: This is a no-chip event.  Please use your own devices to track your time.

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Any questions? 
Don't hesitate to contact us!  Email: [email protected]
Please share & follow on social media
INSTAGRAM: @run.withthewild

Want to join our event coordination team? Send us an email
here. 
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Get a glimpse of the work of a wildland firefighter:

 

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Thank you to our sponsors for their donations.  Their contributions help to make this event possible. 
Want to be a sponsor? Click here. 
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS:

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* No refunds will be provided after purchase, all funds will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.