Description

 

Longview Early Edition Rotary's Harvest Classic 2023 

5K and 10K Run/Walk

October 7, 2023

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.
Event details and schedule.  This year's event is part of the Centennial of the City of Longview, Washington.  Participants can use the RaceJoy application to learn about the city's history along the route.
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​Packet Pick-up

Friday, October 6, 2023- 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 7 between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. at Life Works at 906 New York Street, Longview.

Race Day 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT LIFE WORKS, 906 NEW YORK STREET, LONGVIEW, Washington.

8:25 AM - High School 5 Kilometer Race (HS teams sign up through Athletic.net:  https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/221592/register   

8:30 AM -  10:30 AM Kilometer (6.2 Miles) Run/Walk
8:40 AM – 5 Kilometer (3.1 Miles) Run/Walk
9:30 AM – ¼ 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:  Participants and spectators must park at the Expo Center parking lot (grass field) south of the Farmer’s Market

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

Mild. Race time temperatures 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.   You can access 2022 photos by clicking here. Access 2021 here.