Vashon Island Ultramarathon & Trail Run

Artondale Elementary School is hosting the 43rd Annual Mike Stork Otter Fun Run- 3K. In the spirit of fun and fitness, we welcome the Gig Harbor community to participate in this wonderful family event.

This year $1.00 of all race registration fees will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. If you would like to make additional donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network please click the donation button on the website.

Preregistration $22 with a t-shirt or a $12 without t-shirt by selecting no shirt option at checkout.

Shirts will only be available for preregistration through May 1st at 1159PM. After that time, no shirts will be available for purchase.

Packet pick up is May 26th 4pm to 6pm.

Join us at the Run to End Weekend Hunger 5K to support Backpack Brigade, the largest weekend-hunger relief organization for schoolchildren in Washington state. Backpack Brigade provides food for children in our communities who rely on their schools for breakfast and lunch and often have little to no food on the weekends. Your participation helps further Backpack Brigade’s mission to END weekend hunger for more than 5,000 students a week in 102 schools (and counting) in King County.

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! We’re inviting all participants to don their most imaginative costumes. Whether you’re a superhero duo, a dynamic Disney pair, or a family who loves to sparkle, we want to see your best costume ideas come to life.

When the race is over, enjoy coffee, snacks, vendors, and more!

Celebrate five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5K on Global Running Day is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runner’s high that keeps you coming back. Register today for The Big Run and let the good miles roll!

*Online Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 3. After 12:00 pm, sign ups are available at the check in tent.

DISTANCE: 5k fun run/walk

WHEN: Wednesday, June 3, at 6:00 pm

WHERE: Fleet Feet Tacoma- 3812 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407

PRICE: FREE, however, 100% of cash donations at the event will go to Girls on the Run WestSound.

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Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Meridian Park

Kent, WA

6:30-7:30PM

June 3 - September 9, 2026

Meet at the Picnic tables on the west side of the Lake Meridian boat launch parking lot.

Special edition: Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Tapps - Allan York Park on August 26th - 6:30-7:30PM

(No swims 6/24 or 8/12)

Open Water Wednesdays (OWW) are one of the coolest traditions in the PNW triathlon community—coached open water swim workouts held at Lake Meridian Park in Kent, WA since 2006!

Each session features a 300-yard buoy loop where you'll swim with others at your pace. A coach in a kayak leads the workout from the start buoy, guiding you through an open water-style interval session—think pool training meets real-world swim skills.

On some nights, a second coach paddles near shore to work with newer swimmers. They’ll help you get comfortable in the water and confident with open water skills so you can join the main group on the course in no time.

Whether you're training for your next triathlon or just looking to level up your open water game, OWW is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and skill-building!

Open Water Wednesdays are a great workout for any open water swimmer - you'll get valuable fitness training and can practice open water skills like sighting, turning at buoys, and swimming close to others. This workout has the full spectrum of swimmers - from newbies to some of the fastest swimmers in the area. You'll fit right in!

Flexible Sign-Up. Big Savings.

You can register for just one workout at a time—but you’ll save money if you sign up for 3 or more.

In fact, if you sign up for 9, 10, or 11 workouts, each one is half the price!

Plans change? No problem.

If you can’t make a workout you registered for, just come to a different one. We’ll transfer your registration when you arrive—no need to tell us ahead of time.

Not sure of your summer schedule?

Pick the number of workouts you think you’ll attend. You’ll still get the discount, and the flexibility to shift dates as needed.

Note: This training is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned. If you’re not a USAT annual member, you’ll need a one-day pass—but that pass covers all your workouts, not each one.

See more about pricing on the "Pricing" page.

Wetsuits are mandatory If you don't own a swim-specific wetsuit yet, take a look at the blueseventy line that you can find at Northwest Tri & Bike. Swim-specific wetsuits are far superior over the general watersports wetsuits, that can actually make open water swimming harder! Northwest Tri & Bike will have blueseventy wetsuits available for you to try at the workouts. These are the best suits on the market and are produced right here in Seattle, WA. Learn more on the 'Wetsuits" page.

Join us for a fun summer of Wednesday evening swims!

Who doesn’t love cramming into a vehicle in the wee early morning hours with running gear, snacks, and your favorite people — all while knowing the van is only going to get more rancid as the day goes on?

Adventure awaits as your team piles into the vehicle like clowns at the circus, chasing miles, laughs, and the unforgettable chaos that only a relay can deliver.

Teams of 2, 3, 4, or 6 runners will compete for the coveted Rainier to Ruston spikes, awarded across multiple categories. And honestly? Everyone’s a winner here. Why? Because the finish line delivers exactly what you’ve earned: a craft beer garden, finish-line food, and a front-row view of one of the most iconic backdrops in the Pacific Northwest.

Look up and take in the stunner of Mount Rainier. Grab your victory photo at the famous bell stand with that mountain framed perfectly behind you. Then feel free to sprawl out, put your feet up, and rehash the stories of the epic relay that started near the base of Mount Rainier and finished on the cool, grassy waterfront in Ruston.

Visit the official race website for full race details, course maps, and race weekend information: Rainier to Ruston