Cycling & running events in Kennewick-Richland, 2026

Kennewick-Richland Training Notes

Running: Locals run the Columbia River first, especially Columbia Point to Leslie Groves Park, which makes a 10 mile round trip along the river. The paved trail network gives Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco almost 30 miles for base miles, tempos, and easy Z2. Keene Rd gives South/West Richland a steady paved path, and Coffin Road gets used for hill work. Badger Mountain, Candy Mountain, and Chamna Reserve cover the dirt side. Fleet Feet Tri-Cities Run Club meets every Monday at 6 pm for a fun 3 mile run. Lampson Cable Bridge Run, Big River Race, Columbia River Power Marathon, and Tri-City Marathon anchor the calendar.

Cycling: The first route is 8 km with 83 m gain. The second route is 9 km with 159 m gain. The third route is 3 km with 1,000 m gain. The fourth route is 4 km with 1,714 m gain. Badger Mountain has a 5-mile mountain bike trail, and Chamna Trail keeps singletrack close. Cycling clubs are not listed here, so locals talk routes first. Badger Mountain, Candy Mountain, Rattlesnake Summit, and Rattlesnake ridge hold the climbs.

Season: Mid-April treats Kennewick well, with average highs in the low 60s to low 70s F. The alarm goes off, the sky is still quiet, and race starts can still sit in the high 30s to 40s F. Summer pushes locals toward early river miles, steady Z2, and shorter intervals before the day gets loud. The Columbia River paths stay useful for both running and riding, while Badger Mountain and Chamna Reserve keep the dirt option open. Winter changes the rhythm more than the map. Tri-Cities Winter Warriors, The Big Cross Frozen Tundra, and chilly starts keep people honest.