Run for Your Life

Saturday, April 3, 2027
9:30 AM PDT
Yakima, Washington
Free–$38.10 · 5 races
5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the annual Run for Your Life event on Saturday, April 3, 2027, in the heart of Yakima! This vibrant charity fun run/walk and community fair, organized by the dedicated students of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, promises a day filled with health, wellness, and community spirit. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, both offering a flat and accessible course perfect for all ages and fitness levels. The event kicks off with check-in from 8:00 to 9:15 AM, followed by the race start at 9:30 AM.

More than just a race, Run for Your Life is a celebration of community, promoting healthy lifestyles while supporting a great cause. All proceeds directly benefit PNWU scholarships, enabling students from rural and underserved areas to receive vital education and training. Plus, kids 11 and under can run for free! For those little ones not ready to tackle the 5K or 10K, a new Pony Race offers a fun alternative. Mark your calendars for a day of active fun and community connection at PNWU's MultiCare Learning Center—let's run for our lives together!

Races

  • 5k - Ages 12+

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Surprise Giveaway

    9:30 AM PDT

    $32.80

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  • 10k - Ages 12+

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Surprise Giveaway

    9:30 AM PDT

    $38.10

    Register
  • Pony Race - Ages 11 and Under

    11:00 AM PDT

    Free

    Register
  • 5k - Ages 11 and Under

    9:30 AM PDT

    Free

    Register
  • 10k - Ages 11 and Under

    9:30 AM PDT

    Free

    Register

Organiser's description

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE (R4YL) IS AN ANNUAL CHARITY FUN RUN/WALK & COMMUNITY FAIR ORGANIZED BY THE STUDENTS OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (PNWU). First launched in 2011 on the universitys Terrace Heights campus, RFYL has grown into a cherished tradition that brings together students, families, and the greater Yakima community.

As future health professionals, PNWU students are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering community well-being. RFYL offers a flat, easy course thats accessible to all ages and fitness levels, making it a fun and inclusive event for everyone.

More than just a run, RFYL is a family-friendly, safe, and health-focused celebration that allows students to give back to the region they hope to serve. All proceeds support PNWU scholarships, helping students from rural and medically underserved areas receive the education and training needed to return and care for their communities.



RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K/10K YAKIMA, WA

START/FINISH LOCATION: PNWU Campus - MultiCare Learning Center
DATE: April 3, 2027
CHECK-IN TIME: 8:00-9:15am
RACE START: 9:30am

KIDS 11 AND UNDER RUN FOR FREE! (RUNNERS' BIB AND GIVEAWAY NOT INCLUDED)

IF YOUR KIDDO ISNT QUITE READY TO COMPLETE A 5K OR 10K, LET THEM JOIN IN ON THE FUN WITH OUR NEW PONY RACE! FEMALE SIGNMALE SIGN

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Location

3008 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, 98901, WA, United States

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