If you don’t paddle, come out and be a part of the fun of the Water Trails Festival anyway.
The Silverdale Riot Without a Paddle 5K Run is set to begin at 9 a.m., June 25.
Cost to participate is $22 for the 5K, and $14 for the 1K. The kids’ run is free.
The race will feature gorgeous water and mountain views. It includes a beginner-friendly paved race along the Clear Creek Trail, and has a free Kids Dash and a 1K option as well.
Meet at the Silverdale Waterfront Park, 3337 NW Byron St., Silverdale. Same day registration begins at 6:30 a.m., along with packet pick-up. The race will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
Awards for various age groups will be given from the podium following the races.
According to Randy Rogers, the Silverdale RIOT Running Club (Running Is Our Therapy) was created by runners for runners. RIOT is proud to be a member of the Road Runners Club of America and through our association with the RRCA. Silverdale RIOT is a nonprofit.
“Silverdale RIOT formed as an informal group in early 2015 and grew rapidly,” said Rogers. “We incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit club in September 2015. When we were approached by Kathleen from the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce to put this race on we saw it as a great opportunity for us to support a fun local event.”
RIOT’s membership includes friends from across the USA and beyond. The group’s mission is a simple one: “We strive to further the sport of running and individual athletes through an inspirational, supportive running team.”
Team RIOT embraces athletes from all backgrounds and believes that together, ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things. For more, go to the website, www.silverdaleriot.org, or check out their Facebook page.
Rogers said the course for this race is one that almost any runner can manage.
“The course will be mostly on the clear creek trail, with some on the streets near Waterfront Park,” he said. “The start and finish will be at Waterfront Park, and the course will take runners all the way to Ridgetop Boulevard along the Clear Creek Trail.”
