Stride
Can you beat The Docs?
Discovery Dental

IQ Credit Union

Glory Days Trophies and Sports
Sodexo
Parr Lumber
Exterior Wood, Inc
Columbia Credit Union
Washougal School District
Waste Connections, Inc
Earth2O
Certa-Pro
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 will be held Saturday May 20, 2023.
The Student Stride for Education features youth runs for grades K-5 by grade level. High school students, middle school students and adults are encouraged to participate through joining the 5K run or walk or volunteering. Runners will be timed and results posted.
Proceeds from The Student Stride for Education provide opportunities for Washougal students via teacher grants from the Washougal Schools Foundation. These grants fund programs and projects that otherwise would not be available. Runner fees cover event costs, so our wonderful donors and business sponsors provide the real fund raising power of this event.
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Registering online? Families and teams register as a ‘team’ for discounted fees. Want no fees? Download printable registration form here.
Course

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 participate in a group warm up at the starting area. Parents will be in the stadium grandstands to cheer on finishers.
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.
Schedule
Grade / Event: 5K Run (7th, 8th, and high school runners)
Check In: 7:30am
Start Time: 8:00am
Kilometer/Mile: 5K / 3.1Mi
Grade / Event: 5K Walk (7th, 8th, and high school runners)
Check In: 7:30am
Start Time: 8:05am
Kilometer/Mile: 5K / 3.1Mi
Grade / Event: K Grade
Check In: 9:00am
Start Time: 9:15am
Kilometer/Mile: 1.5K / 0.93Mi
Grade / Event: 1st Grade
Check In: 9:15am
Start Time: 9:30am
Kilometer/Mile: 1.5K / 0.93Mi
Grade / Event: 2nd Grade
Check In: 9:30am
Start Time: 9:45am
Kilometer/Mile: 1.5K / 0.93Mi
Grade / Event: 3rd Grade
Check In: 9:45am
Start Time: 10:00am
Kilometer/Mile: 2K / 1.24Mi
Grade / Event: 4th Grade
Check In: 10:00am
Start Time: 10:15am
Kilometer/Mile: 2K / 1.24Mi
Grade / Event: 5th Grade
Check In: 10:15am
Start Time: 10:30am
Kilometer/Mile: 2K / 1.24Mi
Grade / Event: 6th Grade
Check In: 10:30am
Start Time: 10:45am
Kilometer/Mile: 2K / 1.24Mi
Grade / Event: Kitty DASH
Check In: 10:45am
Start Time: 11:00am
Kilometer/Mile: 0.40K / 0.25Mi
Important Deadlines
April 26, 2023
Entry forms must be received to guarantee your race t-shirt
Show your STRIDE pride!
Add your name to the STRIDE shirt for a small donation to WSF! Donate $10 or more by April 26 to have your name listed on the STRIDE t-shirt and event program. Help the Washougal Schools Foundation reach our goals to fund grants for education. Thank you!
May 11, 2023
Stride pre-registration closes. You must register on race day after that date.
The Kitty Dash
The Kitty Dash is a FREE event open to kids five and under. And parents are welcome to run along! Sign up the morning of The Stride to walk or run one lap around the track and cross the finish line just like the big kids! It is the last run of the day. No pre-registration required. Participants will receive an official Kitty Dash runner bib, a finish line ribbon and, of course, a well-earned bottle of water!
Stride shirts are optional and can be pre-purchased for $10. No guarantee of shirts on Race Day unless pre-ordered by April 26.
Beat the Docs Challenge
Back again, how about a little fun and friendly competition during The Stride’s 5K run… Doctors Dave and Tom Stinchfield of Discovery Dental are challenging runners to beat them across the finish line! Everyone who is able to Beat the Docs will get a special award from our title sponsor!
Remember, you have to finish before both of them, but they will be easy to spot with giant targets on the backs of their shirts. Be warned, they are fast!
Title Sponsor ($5,000 level)
Discovery Dental
Major Sponsor ($2,500 level)
IQ Credit Union
Partner Sponsor ($1,000 level)
Glory Days Trophies and Sports
Sodexo School Services
Parr Lumber
Exterior Wood
Columbia Credit Union
Washougal School District
Waste Connections
Donor Sponsor ($500 level)
Earth2O
CertaPro
Friend Sponsor ($100 level)
A Perfect Detail
Ashdown Photography
City of Washougal
Derico Photography
Orchard Hills Golf & Country Club
Outlaw Coffee
RCD CPR Training
The Brown Family
FLIGHT ID
Stride Sponsorship Opportunities
Major Sponsor Benefits $2,500
- Company logo prominently displayed on the back of run T-shirt. Shirt will be professional produced and feature a student-created logo. (600-800 shirts)
- Prominent listing in local newspaper thank you ad (The Post.)
- Event day booth to display company information on the day of race (800 to 1,200 runners, volunteers and spectators expected)
- Signage featuring company name and logo at the event and on the stadium field in full view of parents cheering in the grandstands. (We ask sponsors to supply their own company banner.)
- Recognition in The Stride event program (800 programs printed with 800 to 1,200 runners, volunteers and spectators expected)
- Listing in all event publications and promotions (3,000 promotional flyers distributed throughout Clark County, news releases to The Post and The Columbian, articles in school newsletters).
- Approximately 4 PA announcements of sponsor’s participation on race day
- Corporate name and logo on WSF website and Facebook Page
Partner Benefits $1,000
- Company logo displayed on the back of run T-shirt. Shirt will be professional produced and feature a student-created logo. (600-800 shirts)
- Signage featuring company name and logo at the event and on the stadium field in full view of parents cheering in the grandstands. (We ask sponsors to supply their own company banner.)
- Listing in local newspaper thank you ad (The Post.)
- Recognition in The Stride event program (800 programs printed with 800 to 1,200 runners, volunteers and spectators expected)
- Listing in all event publications and promotions (3,000 promotional flyers distributed throughout Clark County, news releases to The Post and The Columbian, articles in school newsletters) Social Media exposure through WSF. (Facebook)
- Corporate name and logo on WSF website and Facebook Page.
Donor Benefits $500
- Company or individual name listed on the back of run T-shirt. Shirt will be professional produced and feature a student-created logo. (600-800 shirts)
- Listing in local newspaper thank you ad (The Post.)
- Recognition in The Stride event program (800 programs printed with 800 to 1,200 runners, volunteers and spectators expected).
- Name listed on WSF website
Friend Benefits $100
- Company or individual name listed on the back of run T-shirt. Shirt will be professional produced and feature a student-created logo. (600-800 shirts)
- Recognition in The Stride event program (800 programs printed with 800 to 1,200 runners, volunteers and spectators expected)
- Name listed on WSF website
Supporter Benefits less than $100
- Company or individual name listed on the back of run T-shirt. Shirt will be professional produced and feature a student-created logo. (600-800 shirts)
- Recognition in The Stride event program (800 programs printed with 800 to 1,200 runners, volunteers and spectators expected)