Come celebrate the 41st Annual Whale of a Run on Saturday, July 29, 2023 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--$25 (4-mile), $20 (1-mile), $5 (kids dashes),  Free (Special Olympics dashes)
  • Day of Race--$30 (4-mile), $25 (1-mile), $5 (kids dashes), Free (Special Olympics dashes)
• T-shirts
  • Commemorative t-shirts available for additional $15 each. Sizes adult S-3X and child M-XL. T-shirts guaranteed for entries received by July 5, 2023. Limited supply also available on race day.
• Race Packet Pick-up & Registration
  • Early packet pick-up and in-person registration on Friday, July 28 from 4:00-7:00pm at Kitsap Mall Food Court area.
  • Day of race packet pick-up and in-person registration from 6:45-8:15am at Kitsap Mall 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 
  • Awards ceremony will begin at the Finish Line Area after the Kids and Special Olympics Dashes. 

For more information, visit www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org .