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Welcome to Whale of a Run 2017
Held Saturday, July 29, 2017

Thank you for your interest! Come run with us and join the race in support of Meals on Wheels Kitsap. We have something for everyone -- a 4-mile race, a 1-mile run/walk, a Kids Dash, and a Special Olympics Athletes Non-Competitive Fun Dash. So, invite your family, friends, co-workers, and business associates. Throw out a challenge! Just have fun!
There's Still Time to Register!

Friday, July 28
Pre-registration will be available during packet pickup
from 4-7 pm at Kitsap Mall, Food Court Area

Saturday, July 29
Day of Race, on-site registration from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m., Kitsap Mall, Sears Parking Lot, corner of Silverdale
Way and Kitsap Mall Boulevard
July 28-30, 2017
When
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - Silverdale, WA

ON-TIME Start Times
8:45 a.m. - 4-Mile Race
8:50 a.m. - 1-Mile Run/Walk
9:40 a.m. - Kid's Dashes
9:45 a.m. - Special Olympics Dashes

Start and Finish Points
Download Application for Full Course Description
* CHIP TIMED *

4-Mile Race - Start at intersection of Kitsap Mall Blvd and Silverdale Way, prior to parade. Finish at Silverdale Antiques in front of parade review stand.

1-Mile Run/Walk - Start on Silverdale Way in front of Poplars Motel. Finish at Silverdale Antiques in front of parade review stand.

Kids Dashes and Special Olympics Dashes - On Silverdale Way at the parade review stand in front of Silverdale Antiques.

Awards

Age divisions for the 4 mile run are 12 and Under, 13-15 years old, 16-18 years old, 19-29 years old, 30-39 years old, 40-49 years old, 50-59 years old, 60-69 years old, 70-79 years old, 80+, Plaques to division winners 1st through 3rd, Distinctive ribbons to 1st place. Finisher medals for first 500 finishers. Special awards to the first male and female overall.

Age divisions for the 1 mile run/ walk are 6 and under, 7-9 years old, 10-12 years old, 13-15 years old, 16-18 years old, 19-29- years old, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Distinctive ribbons to the 1st through 5th place finishers in all divisions. Special awards to the first male and female overall.

Kids Dashes age divisions: 3 and under (25 yards) 4-5 years old (50 yards). 6-7 years old (75 yards) 8-9 years old (100 yards). Special ribbon and whales to all participant kids. No division placing.

Special Olympics - Distinctive ribbon and medals to all participants.

Prizes
Awards ceremony and prize drawing starts after the Kids Dashes. Great gifts from local businesses and one (1) grand prize to be announced. Must be present to win!

Warm-Up
We are so thrilled to have Dawn Holman, BSPE, a personal trainer, back to get everyone pumped up in a fun and easy warm-up and stretch. The morning warm-up will start at 8:15 a.m. at the Sears Parking lot, next to registration.

Registration Information
For all race, walk and dash participants

Register Online (Preferred) - NOW CLOSED!!!

Drop Off Points
Registration forms may be dropped off at these locations:

Silverdale Cyclery
9242 Silverdale Way, Silverdale, 98383

Poulsbo Running
19980 10th Avenue NE, #101, Poulsbo, 98370

Mail In Registration
Meals on Wheels Kitsap
2817 Wheaton Way, Suite 208
Bremerton, WA 98310

On Site (Day of Race Only)
Sears Parking Lot on Silverdale Way
7:15-8:45 a.m. only

* Dash participants may also register in front of Silverdale Antiques from 8:45-9:30 a.m. on Race Day

Entry Fee
  • $20 for the 4-Mile Race, $12 for the 1-Mile run/walk, $5 for Kids' Dashes if received by July 27
  • Day of Race entries are $25, $17 and $5 respectively
  • Special Olympics Dashes are FREE
  • T-shirts are optional and sold separately at $10 per shirt.
    Available sizes-Adult Small to XXL and Child Medium to XL.
    Guaranteed to entries received by July 21. After July 21, limited amount of t-shirts will be available day of race.

Race Packet Pick-Up and Registration

Early packet pick-up and registration on Friday, July 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kitsap Mall Food Court.

Day of Race packet pick-up is from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at Sears Parking Lot - Kitsap Mall on Silverdale Way.

Refreshments
A variety of fresh fruit and water at the finish lines. Plus special treats provided by local businesses.

Facilities
Rest rooms and water stations located at both the registration and finish areas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions.
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Wonderful 2017 Sponsors and Donors
Help ensure that no senior in our community goes hungry!
BECOME A WHALE OF A RUN SPONSOR TODAY!
For information, please contact Deborah Horn, Executive Director ~ (360) 377-8511