Beverly Cleary 5k/10k Runaway!
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Past event
1:00 PM PDT
Yamhill, Oregon
$38.10–$54.00 · 3 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Beverly Cleary 5K/10K Runaway in Yamhill on Saturday, May 11, 2024! This family-friendly event celebrates the legacy of beloved children's author Beverly Cleary, who spent her early years in this charming town. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K or a more challenging 10K race, both offering stunning views of the beautiful Yamhill-Carlton wine country as you race from downtown into the picturesque farmland.
As you run, enjoy the unique experience of live music from RUNNING ROCKER JASON MOORE, who will be shredding on his electric guitar while maintaining an impressive 8-minute mile pace! Bring your furry friends along for the race, and treat them to free specialty dog treats courtesy of Source Farms. Post-race, join the celebration with delicious brunch options at the Larson House, as well as free birthday cake in honor of Beverly Cleary. With awards for top runners, a raffle for a wine country gift basket, and a variety of family-friendly activities, this event promises to be an unforgettable day of running, rocking, and reading!
As you run, enjoy the unique experience of live music from RUNNING ROCKER JASON MOORE, who will be shredding on his electric guitar while maintaining an impressive 8-minute mile pace! Bring your furry friends along for the race, and treat them to free specialty dog treats courtesy of Source Farms. Post-race, join the celebration with delicious brunch options at the Larson House, as well as free birthday cake in honor of Beverly Cleary. With awards for top runners, a raffle for a wine country gift basket, and a variety of family-friendly activities, this event promises to be an unforgettable day of running, rocking, and reading!
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Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & "Keep it Yamhill" Silipint Pint Glass
Entries closed1:00 PM PDT
$38.10
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10k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & "Keep it Yamhill" Silipint Pint Glass
Entries closed11:30 AM PDT
$38.10
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Run both races!
Incl. $4.00 Fee & "Keep it Yamhill" Silipint Pint Glass
Entries closed11:30 AM PDT
$54.00
Organiser's description
RUN! ROCK! READ!
This family friendly event features both a 5K and 10K race to kick off YAMHILLS 5TH ANNUAL BEVERLY CLEARY LITERACY CELEBRATION, held in honor of the beloved childrens book author who spent her early childhood in Yamhill. Take in the beautiful scenic vistas of the Yamhill-Carlton wine country as you race from the heart of Downtown Yamhill into the surrounding farmland.
Grab some swag by catching up with RUNNING ROCKER JASON MOORE as he shreds on an electric guitar while keeping an 8-minute mile pace -- and takes song requests along the route of the 5K race!
Bring your four-legged friends! Free specialty dog treats courtesy Source Farms provided.
Volunteers will take good care of you along the route with well-organized guidance and help/hydration stations.
If you're up for the challenge, register for both races!
START TIMES:
* 10K: 8:30 A.M. (7:30 - 8:00 a.m. check-in)
* 5K: 10:00 A.M. (7:30 - 9:30 a.m. check-in)
INCLUDED WITH RACE REGISTRATION:
* "KEEP IT YAMHILL" SILIPINT to fill with beer courtesy FLYBOY BREWERY or root beer
* Raffle ticket for wine country gift basket
FAMILY FUN POST-RACE PARTY: Thank you to the LARSON HOUSE for sharing their back lawn and hosting the event location. They will be OPEN FOR BRUNCH AND LUNCH!
_With awards for the top runners, the post-race celebration will also honor the winners of our 2024 CHILDRENS WRITING AND ART CONTEST, which launches on Beverly Clearys birthday, April 12. For more information: www.amylamae.com http://www.amylamae.com _
* Free birthday cake in honor of Beverly Cleary
* Cold brew coffee from Yamhill's TABLETOP COFFEE ROASTERS
* Grassfed and finished beef jerky from SOURCE FARMS
* Free copy of_ THE MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE_ by Beverly Cleary, courtesy of local nonprofit MADELINES LIBRARY www.madelineslibrary.com http://www.madelineslibrary.com
* CARLTON OBSERVATORY'S SOLAR TELESCOPE
* Live music with local musician CADEN LIVINGSTON
* MCMINNVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
* Kid Zone with bounce house and yard games
* Map to EXPLORE OUR HISTORIC TOWN and beautiful, dog-friendly Jane Heinrich Park and nature trail for YAMHILL HISTORY AND BEVERLY CLEARY FUN FACTS
* RC CAR EVENT featuring Beverly Cleary's Ralph S. Mouse of _The Mouse and the Motorcycle_ fame
SPECIAL THANKS:
City of Yamhill - Larson House - Yamhill County Cultural Coalition - First Federal - Lee and Linda Schrepel - Paula Merritt
amylamae.com - Source Farms - Edge Electric - Wine Country Properties - Tabletop Coffee Roasters - Pacific Crest Real Estate Advisors
WWW.YAMHILLDOWNTOWN.COM
This family friendly event features both a 5K and 10K race to kick off YAMHILLS 5TH ANNUAL BEVERLY CLEARY LITERACY CELEBRATION, held in honor of the beloved childrens book author who spent her early childhood in Yamhill. Take in the beautiful scenic vistas of the Yamhill-Carlton wine country as you race from the heart of Downtown Yamhill into the surrounding farmland.
Grab some swag by catching up with RUNNING ROCKER JASON MOORE as he shreds on an electric guitar while keeping an 8-minute mile pace -- and takes song requests along the route of the 5K race!
Bring your four-legged friends! Free specialty dog treats courtesy Source Farms provided.
Volunteers will take good care of you along the route with well-organized guidance and help/hydration stations.
If you're up for the challenge, register for both races!
START TIMES:
* 10K: 8:30 A.M. (7:30 - 8:00 a.m. check-in)
* 5K: 10:00 A.M. (7:30 - 9:30 a.m. check-in)
INCLUDED WITH RACE REGISTRATION:
* "KEEP IT YAMHILL" SILIPINT to fill with beer courtesy FLYBOY BREWERY or root beer
* Raffle ticket for wine country gift basket
FAMILY FUN POST-RACE PARTY: Thank you to the LARSON HOUSE for sharing their back lawn and hosting the event location. They will be OPEN FOR BRUNCH AND LUNCH!
_With awards for the top runners, the post-race celebration will also honor the winners of our 2024 CHILDRENS WRITING AND ART CONTEST, which launches on Beverly Clearys birthday, April 12. For more information: www.amylamae.com http://www.amylamae.com _
* Free birthday cake in honor of Beverly Cleary
* Cold brew coffee from Yamhill's TABLETOP COFFEE ROASTERS
* Grassfed and finished beef jerky from SOURCE FARMS
* Free copy of_ THE MOUSE AND THE MOTORCYCLE_ by Beverly Cleary, courtesy of local nonprofit MADELINES LIBRARY www.madelineslibrary.com http://www.madelineslibrary.com
* CARLTON OBSERVATORY'S SOLAR TELESCOPE
* Live music with local musician CADEN LIVINGSTON
* MCMINNVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
* Kid Zone with bounce house and yard games
* Map to EXPLORE OUR HISTORIC TOWN and beautiful, dog-friendly Jane Heinrich Park and nature trail for YAMHILL HISTORY AND BEVERLY CLEARY FUN FACTS
* RC CAR EVENT featuring Beverly Cleary's Ralph S. Mouse of _The Mouse and the Motorcycle_ fame
SPECIAL THANKS:
City of Yamhill - Larson House - Yamhill County Cultural Coalition - First Federal - Lee and Linda Schrepel - Paula Merritt
amylamae.com - Source Farms - Edge Electric - Wine Country Properties - Tabletop Coffee Roasters - Pacific Crest Real Estate Advisors
WWW.YAMHILLDOWNTOWN.COM
Location
190 S. Maple Street, Yamhill, 97148, OR, United States
Beverly Cleary 5k/10k Runaway!
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