If you are looking for races in Richland, Washington, you have come to the right place. Richland has a growing running scene with 10 races listed in our directory, including 5 upcoming events in 2026. Whether you are lacing up for your first 5K or chasing a new personal record, there is something here for every runner.
Upcoming Races in Richland, Washington
Here is a look at the top upcoming races in Richland this year. We update our listings weekly so you always have the most current information.
Plutonium Man Triathlon
Date: August 29, 2026
Distance: Triathlon
Join us in Richland, WA on August 29, 2026, for the Plutonium Man Triathlon, where you can tackle either the Olympic or sprint distanceor compete as a relay team in the Olympic event. The Olympic distance features a 1.3 km swim in the Columbia River (with a helpful current! Read full details →
Liberty Christian XC Color Run
Date: August 29, 2026
Join a festive color run at Liberty Christian School in Richland, WA on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 starting at 8:30am, where you can tackle either the Patriot’s 5k or the shorter Liberty Loopboth open to walkers, joggers, dancers, and runners of all levels. Read full details →
Badger South Prediction 5K
Date: October 10, 2026
Distance: 5K
Head to Country Mercantile in Richland where you’ll run a 5K on smooth, sidewalk-friendly pavement and paved trails. Here’s the fun partyou get to be your own boss! Read full details →
Bethlehem Lutheran Fall Fest
Date: October 17, 2026
Get ready for a fantastic autumn gathering in Richland that’s been bringing the community together since 2000! Hundreds of runners of all ages lace up for the one-mile and 5k races along beautiful Howard Amon Park, while enjoying the crisp fall weather and sticking around for… Read full details →
MCCM Monster Mash 5k & Creature Crawl 1k
Date: October 24, 2026
Distance: 5K
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Howard Amon Park in Richland where the Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum is hosting their fourth annual Halloween-themed running event featuring a 5K course for all fitness levels and a 1K kids’ option… Read full details →
Why Run in Richland?
Running events in Richland offer a mix of community fun runs, charity 5Ks, and competitive road races throughout the year. The local running community is active and welcoming to runners of all levels — from first-timers to seasoned racers. Many of these events benefit local charities and organizations, making race day about more than just your finish time.
Find More Races in Washington
Richland is just one part of a thriving Washington running scene. If you want to explore more events across the state, check out our full race listings for Washington — we track every upcoming running event from 1 mile fun runs to full marathons.
Get Ready to Race
Found a race you want to run? The next step is making sure you are properly trained for it. Whether you are a first-timer aiming to finish or a veteran chasing a PR, having the right training plan makes all the difference.
Take our free 3-question training plan quiz and get matched to the right plan for your fitness level in under a minute. We will send it straight to your inbox so you can start training today.
Good luck out there — see you at the finish line in Richland!
