The Rhody Run
Events
| The XXXVII Rhody Run : |
| Running : 12k |
- Race Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015
- Start Time: 11:00 AM
- Entry Fee:$30 early registration, $35 regular, $50 day of. Kid's race is $10, $12, and $15 day of.
- Location:Fort Worden State Park
- Address: 200 Battery Way
- City/State/Zip:Port Townsend, Washington 98368
- Country: USA
- Race Website http://rhodyrun.com
- Email: [email protected]
The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run will be celebrating its 37th year in 2015 and is one of the Northwest's best-loved races. Although we've grown a lot since the first Rhody Run in 1979, this race is still very much a community event. This year we are proud to announce that Jefferson Healthcare has become our naming sponsor. From the hundreds of volunteers who help out as race officials to the throngs of local residents who line the streets to cheer on every runner, we are both proud of and humbled by the enthusiastic community support that we receive year after year. Without this support the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run would be impossible.
The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is organized and produced by the Port Townsend Marathon Association, a charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to foster and encourage runners of all ages, both in the school system and in the community at large. Nearly all the work that goes into making this race happen is done by volunteers. And proceeds from the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run are returned to the community in the form of scholarships and assistance to both individual runners and to the programs that sponsor them.
Our goal is to produce a run where all runners, champion and beginner alike, can feel as if it's their race. And we try very hard to live up to our motto: "The Run that Cares for the Runner". So if you have any comments -- positive or negative -- or suggestions for improvement, please contact us and let us know.
The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is organized and produced by the Port Townsend Marathon Association, a charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to foster and encourage runners of all ages, both in the school system and in the community at large. Nearly all the work that goes into making this race happen is done by volunteers. And proceeds from the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run are returned to the community in the form of scholarships and assistance to both individual runners and to the programs that sponsor them.
Our goal is to produce a run where all runners, champion and beginner alike, can feel as if it's their race. And we try very hard to live up to our motto: "The Run that Cares for the Runner". So if you have any comments -- positive or negative -- or suggestions for improvement, please contact us and let us know.
Course Information:
Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is a twelve (12) kilometer run/walk located in Port Townsend, Washington on the third Sunday of May in conjunction with the local Rhododendron Festival. The run has been in existence since 1979 and celebrated its 35th year in 2013. Approximately 2,000+ attend the event each year.
Course
The course distance is 12 K (7.46 miles). The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is sanctioned by PAC Northwest and USATF. The course is USATF distance certified.
The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run starts and finishes at the same point and covers a loop through a rural area with views of mountains, woods, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The course consists of mixed flat, hills and roads and can be a demanding course. There are aid stations at miles 4 and 6. Splits are given at every mile. Projected finish times are given at miles 4, 5, and 6.
Water and Sanicans will be available at the 2.5, 4, and 6 mile marks. Aid stations will be available at the 4 & 6 mile marks.
Course
The course distance is 12 K (7.46 miles). The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is sanctioned by PAC Northwest and USATF. The course is USATF distance certified.
The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run starts and finishes at the same point and covers a loop through a rural area with views of mountains, woods, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The course consists of mixed flat, hills and roads and can be a demanding course. There are aid stations at miles 4 and 6. Splits are given at every mile. Projected finish times are given at miles 4, 5, and 6.
Water and Sanicans will be available at the 2.5, 4, and 6 mile marks. Aid stations will be available at the 4 & 6 mile marks.
Directions:
Directions, Ferry, and Parking Information
Driving Directions
From South Seattle and Tacoma: Take the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Highway 16) northwest to Bremerton, and Highway 3 north to the Hood Canal Bridge. Cross the bridge, go about five miles and turn right on Highway 19. Continue north through Chimacum to Port Townsend. With normal traffic, it is 1 1/2 hours driving from the Tacoma Narrows bridge to Fort Worden State Park.
From Seattle or north to Everett: Take the Seattle/Bainbridge Island or Edmonds/Kingston ferry, go to the Hood Canal Bridge. Cross the bridge and in about five miles take Highway 19 north (to the right) through Chimacum to Port Townsend. With normal traffic, it is one hour from Kingston to Fort Worden State Park.
From Mt. Vernon, Bellingham, and Vancouver B.C.: Take Highway 20 west from Mt. Vernon to Whidbey Island, follow it south to the Coupeville Ferry. Take the Coupeville Ferry (1/2 hour crossing time) to Port Townsend. NOTE: Please see WSF Reservation information below.
From Olympia: Either use the Tacoma directions, or follow the scenic route up Hood Canal on Highway 101. From Olympia, the travel time is about equal either way, depending on traffic -- about two hours.
From Victoria: Take the ferry of your choice to Port Angeles, Washington. Take Highway 101 east to Highway 20. Turn left (north) onto 20, thence to Port Townsend. Travel time from Port Angeles is about one hour.
By Air: Jefferson County International Airport is suitable for small planes. Scheduled flights arrive daily from Sea-Tac and other locations.
To the Park 'n' Ride lot from points south: Follow Highway 20 into Port Townsend, and down the hill along an S-curve from where you can see the bay and the main townsite across a valley. Turn left at the next traffic signal (Safeway). The Park 'n' Ride is at the end of the short street.
To Fort Worden from points south: Follow the Park 'n' Ride instructions above, but continue straight through the signal at Safeway. Turn left at the next traffic signal (Kearney St.). Follow Kearney until it dead-ends into 19th St. Turn left on 19th, then turn right at the next corner (San Juan Ave.) Continue on San Juan until just before it bends to the left. Turn right on Admiralty. Follow Admiralty , making an S-curve around a small cemetery (thereby becoming "W" St.), straight through a three-way stop (Redwood), thence to the Fort gate, which will be on your left. Park personnel will direct you to available parking.
To Fort Worden from the ferry terminal: Turn left from the terminal onto Water St. (aka Sims Way). Turn right at the next traffic signal (Kearney St.). Follow the instructions above from there to the Fort.
Taxi Service: Taxi service is available by calling Peninsula Taxi 360-385-1872.
Washington State Ferries Information
Because ferry schedules can be affected by tides and other conditions, runners arriving by ferry are advised to confirm travel plans in advance by contacting Washington State Ferries at 511 or 1-800-843-3779.
Reservations are a must if you want to be assured a specific crossing time by car.
Washington State Ferries Website: Washington State Ferries (DOT)
For Reservations: Washington State Ferries Reservations
Tide cancellations can affect the Port Townsend - Coupeville crossing. Please refer to the Washington State Ferry Schedule for posted tide cancellations.
Please ensure that you arrive Fort Worden State Park no later than 10:30 to ensure you have enough time to register and get ready for the run. The run starts promptly at 11:00.
Parking
We encourage all users of Washington
State Parks to purchase and use a
Discover Pass.
Reservations are a must if you want to be assured a specific crossing time by car.
Washington State Ferries Website: Washington State Ferries (DOT)
For Reservations: Washington State Ferries Reservations
Tide cancellations can affect the Port Townsend - Coupeville crossing. Please refer to the Washington State Ferry Schedule for posted tide cancellations.
Please ensure that you arrive Fort Worden State Park no later than 10:30 to ensure you have enough time to register and get ready for the run. The run starts promptly at 11:00.
Parking
We encourage all users of WashingtonState Parks to purchase and use a
Discover Pass.
There is ample parking at Fort Worden! Just follow the parking attendant's directions as you proceed through the gate. There is no charge for parking! For 2014, the Discover Pass has been waived for the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run event until 3:00pm.
If you prefer to park outside the park, there are many driveways and areas where you are not allowed to park. Please be mindful of the residents near the park and do not block their driveways.
Vehicle traffic within the park is completely shut down from approximately 10:45 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on race day for the start, after which time all traffic entering or leaving the park must do so via alternating one-way traffic through the East Gate.
If you prefer to park outside the park, there are many driveways and areas where you are not allowed to park. Please be mindful of the residents near the park and do not block their driveways.
Vehicle traffic within the park is completely shut down from approximately 10:45 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on race day for the start, after which time all traffic entering or leaving the park must do so via alternating one-way traffic through the East Gate.
Previous Results:
2014 Results here: http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=39399
- The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run will be celebrating its 37th year in 2015 and is one of the Northwest's best-loved races. Although we've grown a lot since the first Rhody Run in 1979, this race is still very much a community event. This year we are proud to announce that Jefferson Healthcare has become our naming sponsor. From the hundreds of volunteers who help out as race officials to the throngs of local residents who line the streets to cheer on every runner, we are both proud of and humbled by the enthusiastic community support that we receive year after year. Without this support the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run would be impossible.
The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is organized and produced by the Port Townsend Marathon Association, a charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to foster and encourage runners of all ages, both in the school system and in the community at large. Nearly all the work that goes into making this race happen is done by volunteers. And proceeds from the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run are returned to the community in the form of scholarships and assistance to both individual runners and to the programs that sponsor them.
Our goal is to produce a run where all runners, champion and beginner alike, can feel as if it's their race. And we try very hard to live up to our motto: "The Run that Cares for the Runner". So if you have any comments -- positive or negative -- or suggestions for improvement, please contact us and let us know.
Course Information:
- Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is a twelve (12) kilometer run/walk located in Port Townsend, Washington on the third Sunday of May in conjunction with the local Rhododendron Festival. The run has been in existence since 1979 and celebrated its 35th year in 2013. Approximately 2,000+ attend the event each year.
Course
The course distance is 12 K (7.46 miles). The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run is sanctioned by PAC Northwest and USATF. The course is USATF distance certified.
The Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run starts and finishes at the same point and covers a loop through a rural area with views of mountains, woods, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The course consists of mixed flat, hills and roads and can be a demanding course. There are aid stations at miles 4 and 6. Splits are given at every mile. Projected finish times are given at miles 4, 5, and 6.
Water and Sanicans will be available at the 2.5, 4, and 6 mile marks. Aid stations will be available at the 4 & 6 mile marks.
Directions:
Directions, Ferry, and Parking Information
Driving Directions
From South Seattle and Tacoma: Take the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Highway 16) northwest to Bremerton, and Highway 3 north to the Hood Canal Bridge. Cross the bridge, go about five miles and turn right on Highway 19. Continue north through Chimacum to Port Townsend. With normal traffic, it is 1 1/2 hours driving from the Tacoma Narrows bridge to Fort Worden State Park.
From Seattle or north to Everett: Take the Seattle/Bainbridge Island or Edmonds/Kingston ferry, go to the Hood Canal Bridge. Cross the bridge and in about five miles take Highway 19 north (to the right) through Chimacum to Port Townsend. With normal traffic, it is one hour from Kingston to Fort Worden State Park.
From Mt. Vernon, Bellingham, and Vancouver B.C.: Take Highway 20 west from Mt. Vernon to Whidbey Island, follow it south to the Coupeville Ferry. Take the Coupeville Ferry (1/2 hour crossing time) to Port Townsend. NOTE: Please see WSF Reservation information below.
From Olympia: Either use the Tacoma directions, or follow the scenic route up Hood Canal on Highway 101. From Olympia, the travel time is about equal either way, depending on traffic -- about two hours.
From Victoria: Take the ferry of your choice to Port Angeles, Washington. Take Highway 101 east to Highway 20. Turn left (north) onto 20, thence to Port Townsend. Travel time from Port Angeles is about one hour.
By Air: Jefferson County International Airport is suitable for small planes. Scheduled flights arrive daily from Sea-Tac and other locations.
To the Park 'n' Ride lot from points south: Follow Highway 20 into Port Townsend, and down the hill along an S-curve from where you can see the bay and the main townsite across a valley. Turn left at the next traffic signal (Safeway). The Park 'n' Ride is at the end of the short street.
To Fort Worden from points south: Follow the Park 'n' Ride instructions above, but continue straight through the signal at Safeway. Turn left at the next traffic signal (Kearney St.). Follow Kearney until it dead-ends into 19th St. Turn left on 19th, then turn right at the next corner (San Juan Ave.) Continue on San Juan until just before it bends to the left. Turn right on Admiralty. Follow Admiralty , making an S-curve around a small cemetery (thereby becoming "W" St.), straight through a three-way stop (Redwood), thence to the Fort gate, which will be on your left. Park personnel will direct you to available parking.
To Fort Worden from the ferry terminal: Turn left from the terminal onto Water St. (aka Sims Way). Turn right at the next traffic signal (Kearney St.). Follow the instructions above from there to the Fort.
Taxi Service: Taxi service is available by calling Peninsula Taxi 360-385-1872.Washington State Ferries Information
Because ferry schedules can be affected by tides and other conditions, runners arriving by ferry are advised to confirm travel plans in advance by contacting Washington State Ferries at 511 or 1-800-843-3779.
Reservations are a must if you want to be assured a specific crossing time by car.
Washington State Ferries Website: Washington State Ferries (DOT)
For Reservations: Washington State Ferries Reservations
Tide cancellations can affect the Port Townsend - Coupeville crossing. Please refer to the Washington State Ferry Schedule for posted tide cancellations.
Please ensure that you arrive Fort Worden State Park no later than 10:30 to ensure you have enough time to register and get ready for the run. The run starts promptly at 11:00.Parking
We encourage all users of Washington
State Parks to purchase and use a
Discover Pass.There is ample parking at Fort Worden! Just follow the parking attendant's directions as you proceed through the gate. There is no charge for parking! For 2014, the Discover Pass has been waived for the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run event until 3:00pm.
If you prefer to park outside the park, there are many driveways and areas where you are not allowed to park. Please be mindful of the residents near the park and do not block their driveways.
Vehicle traffic within the park is completely shut down from approximately 10:45 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on race day for the start, after which time all traffic entering or leaving the park must do so via alternating one-way traffic through the East Gate.
Previous Results:
- 2014 Results here: http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=39399
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