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This is a charity run/walk held in memory of Christopher Mang who passed away in May of 2018. Chris was a longtime participant in the Skagit County Special Olympics Program and more recently volunteered at a number of Northwest Endurance Events running events. Known for his big personality, Chris was driven by a love for the many people in his life and a passion for helping others – He was a friend to everyone he met. He loved music and movie trivia and enjoyed karaoke with friends.
The Mang/Glesne family and the Skagit Valley Family YMCA have partnered to establish the Christopher Mang Memorial Fund. Registration fees from the event will be donated to Chris’ Memorial Fund which supports recreational programming and equipment to benefit under-served youth and families, as well as those with special needs in the Skagit Valley. In the spirit of one of his favorite songs by the Beatles, we hope you will consider a gift to the fund as an expression of love for others in our community: “All you need is love.”
Join us for the 48th Annual Fowl Fun Run!
Run the Valley with Skagit Runners
We offer two distances: a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Both courses are run on flat, low-traffic farm roads in the Skagit Valley.
Stay for food, refreshments and for the opportunity to win a pumpkin pie!
Free Kids' Half-Mile Run
The half-mile kids' run for those 8 years and under starts promptly at 9:15 a.m. This fun run is free, but children must be registered in person by 9:00 a.m.
Race day schedule
8 am - 8:25 am: Volunteers set up
8:25 am - 9:30 am: Day of race registration (NOT GUARANTEED A FINISHERS MEDAL)
8:25 am - 9:30 am: Check in for pre-registered participants
9:15 am: 1/2 mile kids' run start
10 am: 5K & 10K start
10:05 am: Turkey begins the 10K
Noon: Both courses close
Packet Pick-Up: 1-5pm Friday, November 13th at Skagit Running Company (724 S 1st St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273)
Day of Race Registration: Please arrive early if you plan to register on the morning of the race.
Price increase $40 5k and $50 10k.
(NOT GUARANTEED A FINISHERS MEDAL)
Day of Race Packet Pick-up: Pre-registered participants may pick up their bib numbers starting at 8:25 a.m. on race morning.
Food and Refreshments: Traditional pumpkin pie available as a post-race treat!
Awards: Every participant will receive a finishers medal. Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.
Beat the Turkey! Tom Turkey will be starting the 10K five minutes after the gun. Finish the 10K ahead of him and receive a special award at the finish line!
This is a community event where every participant will run and/or walk a full 5K around the Del Trail (Skagit Playfields), named for MVHS's long time distance coach, Jess del Bosque. Each participant will receive a *T-shirt and Santa's hat. All the "Santas" will be led by a team of "reindeer" (MVHS XC runners) at the start. Ornament medals will be handed out to top finishers in each age group Water and hot drinks will be provided after the race.
Registration check-in can be done the morning of the run/walk on Saturday, December 19th at 9am (run starts at 10am).
All proceeds will go the the Non-School District Mount Vernon Athletic Fund and will benefit runners attending XC Summer Camp. Donations are gladly accepted. Thank you for your support!!!
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please email!
TCR Construction
Home Comfort Alliance
Halgren Orthodontics
Bee Merry Farm
Windemere
Camano Commons Marketplace
Hoyer Homes
Materials Testing and Consulting
Gage Family Dentistry
*Registration needs to be made by December 13th to receive a T-shirt.
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