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​40th Annual
Whale of a Run
Saturday July 30, 2022


​TO REGISTER FOR THE RUN, CLICK THIS LINK BELOW:
runsignup.com/Race/WA/Silverdale/40thAnnualWhaleofaRun
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Proud Partner
July 29-31, 2022
​Historic Old Town Silverdale
LOCATION

For On-Site Registration Day of Race
Silverdale United Methodist Church
9982 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA US 98383

Come celebrate the 40th Annual Whale of a Run on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Silverdale, Washington. Featured events include:
  • 4-mile race (gun start with chip-timed finish)
  • 1-mile run/walk (gun start with chip-timed finish)
  • Kids dashes
  • Special Olympics dashes

​The Whale of a Run is an official Whaling Days Festival event. All proceeds and donations benefit Meals on Wheels Kitsap.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Entry Fees
  • Pre-registration--$20 (4-mile), $15 (1-mile), $5 (kids dashes), Free (Special Olympics dashes)
  • Day of Race--$25 (4-mile), $20 (1-mile), $5 (kids dashes), Free (Special Olympics dashes)
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T-shirts
  • Commemorative 40th Anniversary t-shirts available for additional $15 each. Sizes adult S-3X and child M-XL. T-shirts guaranteed for entries received by July 5, 2022. Limited supply also available on race day.
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Race Packet Pick-up & Registration
  • Early packet pick-up and in-person registration on Friday, July 29 from 4:00-7:00pm at Silverdale United Methodist Church parking lot.
  • Day of race packet pick-up and in-person registration from 6:45-8:15am at Silverdale United Methodist Church parking lot.

Refreshments
  • Variety of fresh fruit, water and special treats will be provided by local businesses at the Finish Line.

Facilities
  • Restrooms and water available at registration and finish line. 

​Awards & Prizes
  • Awards ceremony and random prize drawing will begin after the Kids and Special Olympics Dashes. Great gifts from local businesses are up for grabs. Prize winners must be present to win.

Can you help spread the word about Whale of a Run by sharing our posters and flyers? Simply download, print, and give to friends, family, co-workers.
11 x 17 Tabloid
8.5 x 11 standard
8.5 x 14 legal
5.5 x 8.5 flyer
EVENT: 4-MILE RACE
COURSE: Start at the intersection of Kitsap Mall Boulevard and Silverdale Way, prior to the parade. Run along Silverdale Way parade route, continuing on Newberry Hill Road under overpass to Provost Road. Turn right and proceed to Anderson Hill Road. Turn right at Anderson Hill Road and follow to Silverdale Way. Turn left and finish at Silverdale Antiques in front of parade review stand. Course closes at 9:20am.

AWARDS: Plaques, hats and whales to the first male and female finishers overall. Hats and whales to division winners. (One award per runner.) Distinctive medals to first 400 finishers.

Start Time: 8:15am PDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration: Ends July 25, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT

EVENT: 1-MILE RUN/WALK
COURSE: Start on Silverdale Way in front of the Poplars Great Clips. Run parade route along Silverdale Way to Carlton Avenue. Turn left and proceed to Linder Way. Stay on Linder Way back to Silverdale Way. Turn right and finish at Silverdale Antiques in front of parade review stand. Course closes at 9:10am.

AWARDS: Plaques, hats and whales to the first male and female finishers overall. Hats and whales to division winners. (One award per runner.) Distinctive medals to first 200 finishers.

Start Time: 8:25am PDT
End Time: 9:10am PDT
Price: $15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
Registration: Ends July 25, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT

EVENT: KIDS DASHES
LOCATION: On Silverdale Way at the parade review stand in front of Silverdale Antiques.

AWARDS: Special ribbon and whales to all Kids Dash participants.

Start Time: 9:10am PDT
End Time: 9:40am PDT
Price: $5.00 Race Fee + $1.30 SignUp Fee
Registration: Ends July 25, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT

EVENT: SPECIAL OLYMPICS DASHES
LOCATION
: On Silverdale Way at the parade review stand in front of Silverdale Antiques.

AWARDS: Special ribbon and whales to all Special Olympics Dash participants.
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Start Time: 9:15am PDT
End Time: 9:45am PDT
Price: $0.00 Race Fee
Registration: Ends July 25, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT

PROUD SPONSOR
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Bremerton Services Association dba Meals on Wheels Kitsap  |  2817 Wheaton Way, Suite 208, Bremerton, WA 98310
Phone (360) 377-8511 | Fax (360) 377-6736  | Toll-Free 1-888-877-8511  |  Hearing Impaired  711 (TTY Relay Number)  |  KPF  |  HDM


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​the Internal Revenue Code, Tax ID #91-1197374. We are also a registered charity with the Washington State Charities Division.
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