THE KLICKITAT SOUP-ER FUN TRAIL RUN
The Columbia Gorge Running Club along with support from the Klickitat School District and The Klickitat Trail Conservancy are excited to bring back the Klickitat half-marathon run & 5k run/walk. This is a NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING event benefiting the Klickitat community center & K-12 public schools. This event will be held at Klickitat Youth Center, 92 Main Street, Klickitat, WA 98628. Enjoy the canyon walls and beautiful Fall colors as you run next to the scenic Klickitat River. ***STAY UPDATED WITH ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND GROUPS!!!
SORRY, NO REFUNDS
Due to the complexity in fund distribution and being a fundraiser, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. If for some reason you sign up and are unable to run, you should still come for your soup, It is AMAZING! We will also offer rollovers to next year's event, in the case of unexpected circumstances.
VOLUNTEERS
This soup-er fun non-profit event relies heavily on volunteers. If you have time to contribute, please click on the link on the registration page to sign up for a volunteer position that suit you best. Thank you for all you do. Events like these cannot happen without volunteers like you.
EVENT REGISTRATION
This year's registration on ULTRA SIGNUP opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025, closing Monday, October 13, 2025.
TO BETTER PREPARE FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE STARTING LINES, THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION.
Registration for the 5k, participants 12 years old and younger, are FREE (5k run/walk only)
Check-in begins at 7:00am and will end at 8:30am at the Jerry Lynch Community Center formally known as Klickitat Youth Center located at 92 Main Street - Klickitat WA 98602
Park your car at the Youth Center parking lot - overflow parking available at the Klickitat school across the street.
This year's race packet will include a commemoriative neck gaiter and swag from our sponsors. There will be not be an option to purchase shirts or beanies with registration this year, though shirts may be available on race day, TBA.
SHUTTLE BUSES
Shuttle buses will be located in front of Youth Center in Klickitat locate at 92 Main Street (13 miles north of Lyle trail head) and depart from the center to start locations - Half-marathon buses depart at 8:45am. Departure for the 5k from the community center is 9:45am. Buses depart at exactly 8:45am and 9:45am. PLEASE ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME TO ARRIVE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER, APPROX 30-45 MINS PRIOR TO BUS DEPARTURE. If you miss the bus, you are responsible for getting yourself to the run start at either Pitt Trail (mile post 10 for 5k) or Lyle (mile post 0 for half-marathon).
MARATHON
There will be no marathon distance for this years run. If there is enough interest, we will consider adding it back in 2026.
HALF MARATHON
SHUTTLE BUS DEPARTS from the Youth Center at 92 Main Street in Klickitat at EXACTLY 8:45am and drops off at start location in Lyle WA. This is a point-to-point course starting on mile marker "0". START TIME in Lyle is 9:30am. Again, the shuttle to trailhead leaves from the community center in Klickitat at 8:45am sharp. Please allow ample time to drive to the community center that is approximately 25-30 minutes (13 miles) from Lyle and an additional 30-45 minutes for sign-up or same day registration. If you miss the shuttle bus, you are responsible for transportation to the run start. This is a medium technical Trail (due to rocky areas) - slow-grade Incline of 500' over the full course. There are 2 aid stations on this course at or near miles 6* & 10*. Porta potties are at start location as well as mile 10. This trail is an incredible scenic path that follows along the beautiful Klickitat River. There are areas that are rocky as well as areas where you can pick up speed. This path is well marked and mile posts along the way. This course is both for runners and walkers. First-aid responders will also be located at 10 mile aid station. The finish-line is located in front of the Youth Center - Online registration open through midnight Monday October 13, 2025. TO BETTER PREPARE FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE STARTING LINES, THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF REGISTRATION THIS YEAR.
Make sure to bring warm clothes. The wait at the start is approx 30 minutes due to buses needing to be back in time to transport the 5k participants. Optionally there is the Confluence Cafe across the street from the start that is open early to offer an assortment of delicious warm beverages for purchase along with a warm and scenic space.
5K
This is a medium technical course for walkers and runners - Shuttle busses depart the Youth Center at 92 Main Street in Klickitat at 9:45am and arrive at start location (Pitt Trailhead, mile post 10). RACE START TIME is 10am. Again, the shuttle to trailhead leaves from the community center in Klickitat at 9:45am sharp. Please allow ample time to drive to the community center that is approximately 25-30 minutes (13 miles) from Lyle and an additional 30-45 minutes for sign-up or same day registration. If you miss the shuttle bus you will be responsible for your own transportation to the run/walk start. There will be a porta potty on location. This course runs along the beautiful Klickitat Trail. The finish-line is located in front of the Youth Center. It has rocky areas as well as smooth flat and fast surfaces. The 5k distance is free for kids 12 years old and younger. Registration for adults and children 13 years old and older is open through midnight Monday October 13, 2025. TO BETTER PREPARE FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE STARTING LINES, THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF REGISTRATION THIS YEAR.
AWARDS
Awards for the top three male and female finishers of both the half-marathon and 5k run will be awarded at 12:00pm the day of the race.
Every finisher will receive an engraved wooden soup spoon at the finish line, representative of a finisher's medal. Feel free to use it at the community center after the race to enjoy the post race crockpot selections.
TIMING
Age Categories will be separated and broken down to make and female 19 and under / 20-29 /30-39/ 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70-79 / 80-89 / 90-99...
"Soup-er" post run event
This race is known for the plethora of donated homemade soups, stews, chilis, and baked goods that great each finisher at the community center. If you want to contribute by donating treats or a crockpot of warm nourishment, let us know.
Awards will be presented to the top three finishers, both male and female of each race at 12:00pm
DROP BOX
There will be a box (the back of the race director's truck) in Lyle at the half-marathon start location. All items will be brought back to the community center and placed in a the room behind the check-in tables. You are responsible to pick up your things.
Event's current local time: 10:37 AM PT
