Cycling & running events in Longview, 2026

Longview-Kelso Training Notes

Running: Locals run Lake Sacajawea Park when they want easy laps, quick meetups, and The lake without making it complicated. The park has 76-mile options. The 31 km option has 51 m of gain when flat Z2 feels too polite. The 81 km loop gains 2 m, so it works for shakeouts. The R2L 10k Bridge Run, Go Fourth One Mile Run/Walk, Harvest Classic 10K, and Steve Pond Memorial Father's Day Run / Walk are the anchor races.

Cycling: Local riders use Longview-Kelso for base miles, rollers, and honest climbs outside town. The ride covers 2 km and climbs 684 m from Kalama to Longview. The route follows Kalama River Road and Old Pacific Highway, so riders get steady work without turning it into a mystery tour. Green Mountain Road is the stiffest challenge when locals want real climbing. Kalama River adds another climb, and Cloverdale Road brings a series of rollers. The 2026 Columbia Century Challenge sits nearby as the big anchor event for riders chasing gran fondo legs.

Season: May, June, July, August, October, and December give locals the best rhythm for training and racing. Summer stacks the calendar fast, and the Go Fourth One Mile Run/Walk lands on July 4th with the Bigfoot Fun Run. The Bigfoot 20 Mile Run gives August legs a longer test on August 14th. Runners use the flat Harvest Classic 10K for intervals and a clean PR swing. Cyclists use the long light for Z2 toward Kalama River, Green Mountain Road, and the Columbia River corridor. Winter shifts the mood, and the Candy Cane Dash 3K/5K keeps December moving.