Ridge Run Information
Registration for the Ridge Run Half Marathon and 5K is now CLOSED.
Ridgefield Runners
2685 S. Cornett Dr
Ridgefield WA 98642
The Ridge Run completed its 4th year!
For more information, Contact Us via email.
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009
Event Details: The 2009 running of the Ridge Run Half Marathon and 5K will be the fourth annual running of the event in this town set in the southern part of Washington state near the border with Oregon, along the Columbia River. The race takes participants through the rolling hills of Ridgefield and adjacent to the nearby Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, a 5,217-acre preserve filled with river flood plain habitat areas, seasonal and permanent wetlands, and agricultural lands. Famous for a visit by the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1806, the park now welcomes thousands of visitors annual for its wildlife viewing and hiking and nature trails. The half marathon begins at 9:00 AM at the Ridgefield High School (Home of the Spudders!).
Race Weather & Climate: Mild to moderately warm weather is the norm in the Ridgefield area in the early fall, with September temperatures that average between 52°F and 77°F. Rainfall is occasional and light, averaging just under 2 inches during the month.
Fees: Half Marathon $35
5K without shirt $10- 5K with shirt $25
Race day registration $5 more and shirts sizes subject to availabilty
5K without shirt $10- 5K with shirt $25
Race day registration $5 more and shirts sizes subject to availabilty
The 2009 Ridge Run was a great success! The weather was sunny. The course was as hilly and challenging as ever (we don't call it the RIDGE Run for nothing), and YET,... another awesome time set by the race winner of the day, Jason Effmann, who came back to Ridgefield to reclaim his crown again this year at a finishing time of 1:13:52.
Results for this years races are also posted at Racecenter.com
Some nice comments from our runners last year..
"Thank you for putting this race on. It is so nice to not have to go into Portland to do a 1/2 marathon. This was my 4th 1/2 marathon and by far the best experience I have had so far. I am so glad that there were two bathrooms available for use this year. Also, the free GU to consume at mile 7. I look forward to doing it again next year-hopefully a little faster." Sincerely, Karla Gulliford
"Thank you for putting this race on. It is so nice to not have to go into Portland to do a 1/2 marathon. This was my 4th 1/2 marathon and by far the best experience I have had so far. I am so glad that there were two bathrooms available for use this year. Also, the free GU to consume at mile 7. I look forward to doing it again next year-hopefully a little faster." Sincerely, Karla Gulliford
"I just want to say Thank You and all of your WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS We had a great time this morning and I really look forward to doing it again next year. Excellent course and the weather was perfect. We really enjoyed everything. Also the cookies were great."
Linda Johnson, runner/walker number#71
"We had a great time - You did a great Job-The miles were really well marked and it was a perfect day for a race - The temps were perfect. Thanks for a great Race!" Nathan Madeleine
Ridgefield 4th of July Run - July 4th, 2009
Ridge Run - September 13th, 2009
Holiday Fun Run - December 5th, 2009
You can view the course map here...
2009 Results:
2008 Results:
