EVENTS & THINGS WE DO
Events
Saturday Run | Weekly
This Saturday, October 14th, join us at 8:30 AM at the Kelso Red Leaf, 209 West Main Street.
• Map & Directions to Red Leaf
You can go 5.68 miles or use several ways to cut it short. Come back on 14th Ave. and it's 4.4 miles, come back on 7th Ave and it's 3.76 miles.
Stick around after your run or walk for good coffee, gossip and baked goods.
The Harvest Classic
CVR members participate in a variety of running events in SW Washington. Whether you are an experienced runner or just starting out, it is always better with others!
One of the events we are heavily involved with is the Harvest Classic. The Harvest Classic offers a flat and fast course with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea.
Come set a new Personal Record and have some fun while running or walking a beautiful course, and raise funds and awareness to eliminate hunger in our community.
Parking
Participants and spectators must park at the Expo Center parking lot (grass field) south of the Farmer’s Market
Race Course
The Harvest Classic begins at the Life Works building at 906 New York Street in Longview.
Go Fourth One Mile Run/Walk 2024
The Cowlitz Valley Runners are partnering with a patriotic non-profit organization, "Helping Every Veteran In Need" (HEVIN), in this family-friendly Independence Day event. You can help veterans through a donation to HEVIN when you register for the Go Fourth Mile. Learn more about HEVIN at www.hevin4vets.com
$15 - REGISTER TO RUN/WALK HERE
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Registration ends July 3, 2024 at 11:59am PDT
Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers. Ribbons will be awarded to the second and third place male and female finishers, and to the first male and female finishers over 50. Plus, we have several random door prizes!! WALKERS CAN WIN TOO!!
Running Singlets (Tank top T-shirts): Order your Go 4th Mile 2024 shirts online by June 21st. Pick up shirts at packet pickup at the Monticello Hotel lobby on race day from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.
REGULAR MEET UPS
If you've moved to our area and want to meet like-minded people or you just want to be social, Run Clubs are one of the best ways to do it.
With time to chat along the route, you might even end up enjoying a post-run drink with your fellow runners.
Things We Do
Scholarships
The Cowlitz Valley Runners Club awards two $500 scholarships each year to high school seniors in Cowlitz County.
Applicants must have participated in track and/or cross country on a high school team for at least three years. Applicants will be considered based on character, academic achievement, service and athletic accomplishment.
Contact us for an application that can be downloaded.
