2008 Stride for Education
A community event to benefit the Washougal Schools Foundation
The Student Stride for Education is an all-student fun run and adult 5K run/walk held at the Washougal High School stadium and the adjoining fields. This year's event is set for Saturday May 17, 2008.
Students, from Kindergarten to middle school, run in heats by grade level in distances of .5 miles to 2 miles. Although non-competitive, the run is timed so runners can see how they performed personally.
Registration
Registration cost is $10. After the first two family members, each additional participant is just $8.
Participants receive: commemorative t-shirt; Stride medallion; commemorative wristband; finish line refreshments; timed results posted online and published in the Post Record newspaper.
2007 Results
Past Stride for Education results:
Get Involved
Volunteer to help on our race day committee, help at the event, or choose a sponsorship level that fits your needs. Contact us for more information.
The Benefits
- Raises funds for teacher grants to bring enriching educational opportunities to Washougal students.
- Provides a fun, rewarding, physical activity for students ages K-8.
- Inovlves high school students and the community through volunteer opportunities.
- Creates an atompshere of community and school pride.
- Offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to recieve exposure for support of schools and the Washougal Schools Foundation.
The Start
Student runners must report to the holding area at the WHS stadium parking lot 15 minutes before the start of their race. Runners will be lead in a group warm up at the starting area. Parents will be in the stadium to cheer on finishers.
The Course
The short courses will wind along the paths around Washougal High and Gause Elementary. High school athletes will jog with student runners to help guide and encourage them. There will also be plenty of adult volunteers along the route for safety and support. The 5K events will be routed through Washougal neighborhoods.
The Finish
Each run will finish at the WHS stadium. Runners will be greeted by a cheering crowd, a bottle of water and a medal for their achievement. Elementary students will wait in a secured holding area for adult pick up.
The Fun
Please encourage friends and family to participate with you. Schools, classrooms or special groups might even want to wear special ribbons or bandanas to distinguish themselves in the crowd.
