Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:20AM PDT
- Location Longview, Washington
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the beautiful city of Longview, Cowlitz. This exciting event has been a community staple since 1980, promoting health, fun, and awareness for a critical cause—eliminating hunger in our community. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a flat and fast course that showcases the scenic beauty of downtown Longview and Lake Sacajawea.
Participants can choose from a certified 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) race, perfect for both seasoned athletes looking to set personal records and casual walkers just out for a good time. Plus, don’t miss the exciting High School Challenge 5K at 8:20 AM, where local teams will compete for team plaques and individual ribbons. Families can also enjoy the free 1/4 Mile Pee Wee Fun Run for kids ages 9 and under, with games and activities provided by the Child & Adolescent Clinic. With race day temperatures typically mild and ample nearby parking, the Harvest Classic promises a fantastic day filled with community spirit and healthy fun!
Participants can choose from a certified 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) race, perfect for both seasoned athletes looking to set personal records and casual walkers just out for a good time. Plus, don’t miss the exciting High School Challenge 5K at 8:20 AM, where local teams will compete for team plaques and individual ribbons. Families can also enjoy the free 1/4 Mile Pee Wee Fun Run for kids ages 9 and under, with games and activities provided by the Child & Adolescent Clinic. With race day temperatures typically mild and ample nearby parking, the Harvest Classic promises a fantastic day filled with community spirit and healthy fun!
Organiser's Description
Longview Early Edition Rotary's Harvest Classic 2026
October 3, 2026
Helping our community since 1980.
Have fun while running or walking a beautiful course and raise funds and awareness to eliminate hunger in our community.
Race Info
The Harvest Classic offers a flat and fast course with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea. Come set a new PR and have fun while running or walking a beautiful course and raise funds and awareness to eliminate hunger in our community. Both the 5K and 10K are USA Track & Field-certified courses, so you know your PR, or your age group record, American Record or World Record (??!!) will be real. If you don't care about records, just come and have a good time.
Participants can use the RaceJoy application to learn about the city's history along the route. This year we have two special events.
Event details and schedule.
Packet Pick-up
Friday, October 2, 2026 - race packets can be picked-up from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the CAP Help Warehouse at 1526 Commerce Avenue, Longview. Or, you can pick up your packet on Saturday, October 3rd between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Life Works at 906 New York Street, Longview.
Race Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2026 , AT LIFE WORKS, 906 NEW YORK STREET, LONGVIEW, Washington.
8:20 AM - HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE 5 Kilometer Race (HS Cross Country Team battle for team plaques and individual ribbons. Teams sign up through Athletic.net: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/253682/info
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 5 KILOMETER (3.1 MILES) AND 10 KILOMETER (6.2 MILES) RUN/WALK.
9:20 AM 1/4 Mile Pee Wee Fun Run Free for kids ages 9 and under. **The Child & Adolescent Clinic will have games and activities for the kids beginning at 8:30 AM** The C&AC is the exclusive sponsor of the Pee Wee Fun Run and is the event organizer.
Parking: There is plenty of parking nearby.
Race Course. The Harvest Classic begins at the Life Works building at 906 New York Street in Longview. The course is flat and fast with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea.
5K - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1803585137
10K - https://www.mapmyrun.com/us/longview-wa/harvest-classic-10k-route-108566341
Timing Equipment. Athletic Timing uses Lynx timing equipment. RFID antennas capture your time using disposable chips that are fastened to the back of your racing bib. Take the chips home with you - you will not be asked to return the chips. Wear your bib on the upper chest to maximize the chip reads.
Weather is usually mild. Race time temperatures are likely to range from the low 40s to mid 50s.
Photos. A photographer will be on hand and will post Harvest Classic photos on-line. Please share photos of your run/walk on the Harvest Classic Facebook page.
October 3, 2026
Helping our community since 1980.
Have fun while running or walking a beautiful course and raise funds and awareness to eliminate hunger in our community.
Race Info
The Harvest Classic offers a flat and fast course with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea. Come set a new PR and have fun while running or walking a beautiful course and raise funds and awareness to eliminate hunger in our community. Both the 5K and 10K are USA Track & Field-certified courses, so you know your PR, or your age group record, American Record or World Record (??!!) will be real. If you don't care about records, just come and have a good time.
Participants can use the RaceJoy application to learn about the city's history along the route. This year we have two special events.
Event details and schedule.
Packet Pick-up
Friday, October 2, 2026 - race packets can be picked-up from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the CAP Help Warehouse at 1526 Commerce Avenue, Longview. Or, you can pick up your packet on Saturday, October 3rd between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Life Works at 906 New York Street, Longview.
Race Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2026 , AT LIFE WORKS, 906 NEW YORK STREET, LONGVIEW, Washington.
8:20 AM - HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE 5 Kilometer Race (HS Cross Country Team battle for team plaques and individual ribbons. Teams sign up through Athletic.net: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/253682/info
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 5 KILOMETER (3.1 MILES) AND 10 KILOMETER (6.2 MILES) RUN/WALK.
9:20 AM 1/4 Mile Pee Wee Fun Run Free for kids ages 9 and under. **The Child & Adolescent Clinic will have games and activities for the kids beginning at 8:30 AM** The C&AC is the exclusive sponsor of the Pee Wee Fun Run and is the event organizer.
Parking: There is plenty of parking nearby.
Race Course. The Harvest Classic begins at the Life Works building at 906 New York Street in Longview. The course is flat and fast with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea.
5K - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1803585137
10K - https://www.mapmyrun.com/us/longview-wa/harvest-classic-10k-route-108566341
Timing Equipment. Athletic Timing uses Lynx timing equipment. RFID antennas capture your time using disposable chips that are fastened to the back of your racing bib. Take the chips home with you - you will not be asked to return the chips. Wear your bib on the upper chest to maximize the chip reads.
Weather is usually mild. Race time temperatures are likely to range from the low 40s to mid 50s.
Photos. A photographer will be on hand and will post Harvest Classic photos on-line. Please share photos of your run/walk on the Harvest Classic Facebook page.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$27.50
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10k Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$22.20
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High School Challenge 5K
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:20AM PDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 OCT -
Pee Wee Fun Run
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:20AM PDT)
Free
OPENS 30 SEPFor 9 years of age and younger.
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David
·3 months ago
A great race. The 10K course was fantastic and well directed. Staff was very helpful and quite kind. I look forward to running again next year.
Location
906 New York Street, Longview, 98632, WA, United States
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