40th Annual Whale of a Run

Come celebrate the 40th Annual Whale of a Run on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Silverdale, Washington. Featured events include:

• 4-mile race (gun start with chip-timed finish)
• 1-mile run/walk (gun start with chip-timed finish)
• Kids dashes
• Special Olympics dashes

The Whale of a Run is an official Whaling Days Festival event. All proceeds and donations benefit Meals on Wheels Kitsap.

Additional Information

• Entry Fees
  • Pre-registration--$20 (4-mile), $15 (1-mile), $5 (kids dashes),  Free (Special Olympics dashes)
  • Day of Race--$25 (4-mile), $20 (1-mile), $5 (kids dashes), Free (Special Olympics dashes)
• T-shirts
  • Commemorative 40th Anniversary t-shirts available for additional $15 each. Sizes adult S-3X and child M-XL. T-shirts guaranteed for entries received by July 5, 2022. Limited supply also available on race day.
• Race Packet Pick-up & Registration
  • Early packet pick-up and in-person registration on Friday, July 29 from 4:00-7:00pm at Silverdale United Methodist Church parking lot.
  • Day of race packet pick-up and in-person registration from 6:45-8:15am at Silverdale United Methodist Church parking lot.
• Refreshments
  • Variety of fresh fruit, water and special treats will be provided by local businesses at the Finish Line.
• Facilities
  • Restrooms and water available at registration and finish line. 
• Awards & Prizes
  • Awards ceremony and random prize drawing will begin after the Kids and Special Olympics Dashes. Great gifts from local businesses are up for grabs. Prize winners must be present to win.

For more information, visit www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org .