Who: Registered Whisper runners

What: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training, plus conditioning exercises.

When: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before their scheduled start time: We will start and finish on-time

Where: We will meet at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track, then train at facilities in the local area

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

Who: Registered Whisper runners on an annual membership or Runcard.

What: Middle distance or distance training. Following training, we will reconvene in the Central Shelter for post-run S’mores and games. Please have your child bring a bag of dry clothes they can change into if the weather is cold or rainy (optional). Although we will have a fire at the Central Shelter after the run, a dry top or hoodie would be nice to have.

When: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before their scheduled start time:

Where:  Lewisville Regional Park - 26411 NE Lewisville Hwy, Battle Ground, WA 98604

Parking: If you plan to remain at the park, there will be a cost of $3-5 per vehicle. If you plan to drop and go, drop-off is at the Central Shelter and you usually do not have to pay for parking. Pick-up will be at the same location. The park has very limited cell phone range.

WHO: Anyone!

WHAT: Run the 2026 course, approximately 3.75k, plus the distance to get to and from Esther Short Park, our starting location.

WHEN: We will gather starting at 8:45pm, then venture out for the run around 9pm. Please wear reflective gear and lights (headlamp).

WHERE: We will meet at the Esther Short Park Chime Tower (SE corner of Esther Short Park), 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660. The start of the 2026 course is at the SE corner of Lincoln Ave & W. McLoughlin Blvd, approximately one mile from Esther Short Park. The end of the 2026 route is at the NE corner of Washington St and W 16th St, approximately 1/2-mile from Esther Short Park. The total mileage is around 4 miles.

WHY: Ring in the New Year with friends!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!
Saturday Seminar TODAY!

Who: Runners preparing for the spring Club Track, High School Track, or Middle School Track/XC).

WHAT: Running, cross-training, and then seminar. Saturday Seminar, 10:00-11:30am (read below).

WHAT ELSE?: The topics for this seminar are Sports Medicine-based, with registered dietitian Cortney Berling, Sports Medicine D.O. Melissa Novak, and OHSU faculty, presenting on topics within the Sports Medicine field. This presentation will be held in Foster Auditorium and at least one parent per runner will be required (highly encouraged) to attend.

Seminar: The Comprehensive Runner
Presented by:
Melissa Novak, D.O. of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Sports Medicine team
OHSU Sports Medicine faculty
Cortney Berling, a registered dietitian, running coach, and owner of Eat well. Run better.

10:00am-11:30am
*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

Presenters & Topics:

Coming soon!

WHEN: Running practice 8:50-9:50am, then we head to Foster Hall for the seminar.

WHERE: Drop-off at O’Connell Sports Center (OSC), Red 1 or 2 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map. Pick-up in front of Hanna &/or Hawkins Hall in the Red 3 parking lot.

SEMINAR LOCATION: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around their waist while running will benefit them. As long as the temps are above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles) and a light snack to consume after the run and after cross-training. Coach Dave will have bananas and bagels for the kids. Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

SEMINAR: Heather Holly-Freitag brings decades of experience in navigating the college application landscape, providing free tips and strategies when seeking, examining, applying, and funding college and/or post-high school options.  Preparation for post-high school begins in middle school, where students make academic decisions that can have a lasting impact on their transcripts. Don’t miss out on this free seminar for students (and their parents) in grades 7-12.

“Every fall, hundreds of thousands of kids head off to college for the first time – but not all of them go to the right school. Some end up coming  home after the first semester – and dropping out entirely. Data consistently shows that 1 in 4 first-year students drop out during their first year of schooling. It doesn’t have to be like that! There are colleges out there that are perfect for every student’s unique personality and needs.” - Options Abound

Free Seminar: College Admissions Landscape

Topic: College Admissions Landscape
Presented by Heather Holly-Freitag of Options Abound
Athletes in grades 7-12 should attend, along with one or both parents/guardians.

*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

WHEN: 6-7pm. Possible meet-up for an easy 4-6 miles prior, starting at 4:30pm.

WHERE: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall 126. Park in the Red 3 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING: Mom, dad, guardian, and/or siblings(s). Bring a notepad and pen/pencil.

REGISTRATION: No RSVP necessary. Please share with your school track teammates.

A few extra miles!: Intermediate and advanced distance runners are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College, prior to the mobility session. If you would like to run 4-6 miles prior to the mobility session, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

SEMINAR: Insert Evan’s material here.

Free Seminar: Season’s Lessons

Topic: Season’s Lessons
Presented by Evan Price

WHEN: 6-7pm.

WHERE: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall 126. Park in the Red 3 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING: Mom, dad, guardian, and/or siblings(s).

REGISTRATION: No RSVP necessary. Please share with your school track teammates.

A few extra miles!: Intermediate and advanced distance runners are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College, prior to the mobility session. If you would like to run 4-6 miles prior to the mobility session, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:30-8:00pm

Where (this is a flex location, meaning we may have to move on some nights): McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS). Because the stadium is often used for other activities, if we have to move to a different locations, we will move to the track at Evergreen High School, which is a few hundred meters to the southeast of McKenzie, closer to the buildings (east side of Evergreen HS campus). See map below.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

This page will be updated by September 1, 2026

The content below is from the 2025 Association meet.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Athletic.net Meet Information

The 5k race for the 15-18yo runners is optional at the Association Meet, with automatic advancement into the Regional meet the following weekend only if your child pre-registers for the Association Meet ($1). If your child wishes to run in the Regional meet on November 22, please inform Coach Dave of their interest prior to November 7, so he can process registration correctly (there is a process for registering runners and non-runners). The next (their first) JO meet will be on Saturday, November 22, in Monmouth, OR, at Ash Creek Preserve .

TRAVEL: This event is held Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA, which is roughly three hours from Vancouver (on a good travel day).

FRIDAY

COURSE PREVIEW (OPTIONAL): Coach Dave will be at Magnuson Park at 3:30pm on Friday for a course preview. This will allow us time to check into our hotel room (see Lodging below) and make it to dinner (see Dinner below) on-time. Plan to depart Magnuson Park by 4pm (depending on weather and the timeliness of everyone showing up) so we can get to the hotel for check-in. The course preview should take 30-60 minutes. For those arriving later, try to arrive before 4pm for an abbreviated version of the course.

LODGING (booking links coming soon):

• OPTION 1: Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown/Seattle Center, 226 7th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, $104/night, plus fees & taxes. Click here to reserve your room. Note: hot buffet breakfast included

• OPTION 2: Holiday Inn Express, 211 N Dexter Ave, Seattle, WA, $99/night, plus fees & taxes. Click here to reserve your room. Please note: hot breakfast is not included, continental bag included with muffin or bagel, fruit, yogurt and juice (this location's breakfast area will be undergoing renovations).

FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNER: Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 701 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. We will begin walking to dinner around 6:00pm, reservations at 6:30pm. Please provide your child with $25 for the team dinner, which will cover food, tax, and gratuity. Coach Dave will collect the meal money and pay the consolidated bill at the end of the evening.

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST: See Lodging (Options) notes regarding continental breakfast. Kids should eat food that is consistent with their pre-race routine.

RUNNERS: The start/finish plus team tent/warm up area will be in the Fields 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Magnuson Park, which is also referred to as The Meadows. Plan to meet at the Whisper canopy in within 90-minutes of the start of your race. Bring a light snack and full water bottle. Also, this is a spike-friendly course. If you have spikes, bring them!

COURSE MAPS

• Magnuson Park - broad overview (entire complex)

• Magnuson Park overview - team tents, warm-up area, parking, start/finish, main tent, crossing areas, and more.

  • Note: Parking is roughly .25mi away from the race venue. Plan for a 5-10 minute walk from your car to the canopy.

• 2k - Ages U8-8 - must be 7 years old by Dec 31 to run nationals

• 3k - Ages 9-10, 11-12

• 4k - Ages 13-14

• 5k - Ages 15-18

• “The Fins” portion of the course

RACE START TIMES:

• 8 & under (born 2017), girls 10am, boys 10:30am

• 9 - 10 (born 2015-2016), girls 11am, boys 11:30am

• 11 - 12 (born 2013-2014), girls 12pm, boys 12:30pm

• 13 - 14 (born 2011-2012), girls 1pm, boys 1:30pm

CONCESSIONS: No concessions at this meet. There will be some light snacks at the team canopy - plan accordingly.

ADVANCEMENT: Top 35 individuals and top 5 teams qualify for the USATF Region 13 Junior Olympic XC Championship at Ash Creek Reserve in Monmouth, OR, on Saturday, November 22.

VOLUNTEERS: Each team is required to have 1-2 Course Monitors at some point in each race. More info to come shortly.

This page will be updated by September 1, 2026

GENERAL INFO:

Athletic.net page (Meet Info)

Course Maps

• 2k

• 3k

• 4k

• 5k

RACE START TIME:

• 8 & under (born 2017)

  • 9am Girls

  • 9:30am Boys

• 9 - 10 (born 2015-2016)

  • 10am Girls

  • 10:30am Boys

• 11 - 12 (born 2013-2014)

  • 11am Girls

  • 11:30am Boys

• 13 - 14 (born 2011-2012)

  • 12:00pm Girls

  • 12:30pm Boys

• 15 - 18 (born 2007-2010)

  • 1pm Girls

  • 1:30pm Boys

WHERE:

WHISPER RUNNERS: Arrive at least 75-minutes prior to the start of your race to get your race bib from Coach Dave, and relax until we begin our warmup, at approximately 50-minutes before the start of the race.

PARKING:

WHISPER RUNNERS: Once at the tent, put on your race bib (on the front of your singlet below the logo) and relax until we begin our warmup, which will begin approximately 45-minutes before the start of the race.

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, towel, and an extra change of clothes for after the race if you feel it is necessary.

Restrooms (port-a-potties) will be available at the venue.

AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top 15 places for Association Championships and top 30 places for Region Championships.

ADVANCEMENTS: The top 30 individuals and the top 5 teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF National Championships to be held on 12/12/2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana.

This page will be updated by September 1, 2026

MEET INFORMATION

MEET LOCATION: Lafayette, Louisiana.

TRAVEL: Team workouts through Wednesday. Travel Thursday, with possible shake-out run on the course.

LODGING:

FRIDAY

PARKING:

TEAM TENT: We have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be an 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.

COURSE PREVIEW: We will meet on Thursday or Friday, December 10 or 11, for the course preview.

DINNER:

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST: Eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals).

COURSE MAPS: Click here.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: At the very least, I will host an ice cream bar on Saturday evening. In the past, we have gone ice skating, gone to game rooms, and more.