Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Location Longview, Washington
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of community and fitness at the Longview Early Edition Rotary Harvest Classic, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Longview, Cowlitz. This exciting event features both a 5K and a 10K run/walk, offering participants a chance to experience a flat and fast course adorned with scenic views of downtown and Lake Sacajawea. Join fellow runners and walkers as you not only challenge yourself but also help raise funds and awareness to combat hunger in our community, continuing a proud tradition of service since 1980.
The day kicks off with a thrilling High School Challenge 5K at 8:20 AM, followed by the main events at 8:30 AM, where participants can aim for personal records while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Families are encouraged to take part in the 1/4 Mile Pee Wee Fun Run, which is free for kids ages 9 and under. With plenty of activities for children and the opportunity to meet guest speaker and author Aaron Burros, this event promises a day filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of the race!
The day kicks off with a thrilling High School Challenge 5K at 8:20 AM, followed by the main events at 8:30 AM, where participants can aim for personal records while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Families are encouraged to take part in the 1/4 Mile Pee Wee Fun Run, which is free for kids ages 9 and under. With plenty of activities for children and the opportunity to meet guest speaker and author Aaron Burros, this event promises a day filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of the race!
Organiser's Description
Longview Early Edition Rotary's Harvest Classic 2024
5K and 10K Run/Walk
October 5, 2024
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 view 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.
Participants can use the RaceJoy application to learn about the city's history along the route. This year we have two special events.
1) For members of the Pacific Northwest Association of USA Track & Field, the 5K serves as the USATF PNW Association 5K Road Championship. Though USATF membership is NOT required to run the Harvest Classic, USATF PNW Association members can compete for prize money.
2) We have a guest runner, Aaron Burros, author of _Medal Monday: My Quest to Run 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Weeks After Being Shot 5 Times._ Mr. Burros will be a guest speaker and sign his book on Friday evening, 10/04/24, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Lower Columbia College in Room #102 of the Physical Science Building. His presentation is free. Learn how he uses running to help himself survive the constant physical pain and emotional scars from being a victim of a violent crime, and how he encourages and uplifts others as a Running Servant of the Lord.
Event details and schedule.
Packet Pick-up
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 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 5 between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Life Works at 906 New York Street, Longview.
Race Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024, 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/221592/register )
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 5 KILOMETER AND 10 KILOMETER (6.2 MILES) RUN/WALK.
9:30 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. Unfortunately, the Expo Center parking lot (grass field) will not be available this year.
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.
5K and 10K Run/Walk
October 5, 2024
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 view 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.
Participants can use the RaceJoy application to learn about the city's history along the route. This year we have two special events.
1) For members of the Pacific Northwest Association of USA Track & Field, the 5K serves as the USATF PNW Association 5K Road Championship. Though USATF membership is NOT required to run the Harvest Classic, USATF PNW Association members can compete for prize money.
2) We have a guest runner, Aaron Burros, author of _Medal Monday: My Quest to Run 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Weeks After Being Shot 5 Times._ Mr. Burros will be a guest speaker and sign his book on Friday evening, 10/04/24, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Lower Columbia College in Room #102 of the Physical Science Building. His presentation is free. Learn how he uses running to help himself survive the constant physical pain and emotional scars from being a victim of a violent crime, and how he encourages and uplifts others as a Running Servant of the Lord.
Event details and schedule.
Packet Pick-up
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 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 5 between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Life Works at 906 New York Street, Longview.
Race Day
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024, 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/221592/register )
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 5 KILOMETER AND 10 KILOMETER (6.2 MILES) RUN/WALK.
9:30 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. Unfortunately, the Expo Center parking lot (grass field) will not be available this year.
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 4th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
10k Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON -
High School Challenge 5K
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:20AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOON
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