May
16
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →
May
18
8:30 AM08:30

Saturday - Student Stride for Education in Washougal

Who: Washougal School District Stride for Education event.

What: Student Stride for Education in Washougal is hosting a 5k for runners in grades K-12, and a Kitty Dash for runners younger than kindergarten. Whisper is there for two reasons: host an expo booth, and volunteer for the event. We are seeking 10-12 volunteers.

When: Races begin at 7:30am with the High School 5k, and the final race of the day is the Kitty Dash at 10:45am. See the website for start time details. Our booth will be set-up by 6:30am, parents may drop off their child with me at the booth, or remain at the venue to lend a hand.

Where: Washougal High School, 1201 39th St, Washougal, WA 98671

What to Bring/Wear: Layers of clothes you can peal off if needed. It might be wise to bring a snack and water.

Registration: If you/your child would like to race, see the race registration page.

View Event →
May
20
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
21
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
May
22
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
23
8:00 AM08:00

Oregon Middle School Meet of Champions

Who: This is a qualifier-only meet, meaning runners must meet predetermined times that qualifies them to participate. Very competitive and well worth the time! Open to all registered Whisper runners. Click here to view the list of participating teams.

What: Oregon MS Meet of Champions track meet. See their athletic.net page for more information.

When: Click here to view the full schedule of events and event start time. Yes, the 3k starts at 8:30am and the next event (relay) isn’t until 12:30pm.

Where: Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330

Registration: Please text or email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Wednesday, May 15. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

View Event →
May
27
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
28
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
May
29
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
30
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →
Jun
1
9:00 AM09:00

Portland Track Festival (Day 1)

WAIVER: Click to complete the mandatory waiver.

WHO: Open to all registered Whisper runners.

WHAT: Portland Track Festival Youth Meet. Please complete the Meet Waiver on behalf of your child.

DAY 1 - SATURDAY, JUNE 3

  • Running Events Starting at 9am (rolling schedule): 3k, 100m, 800m, 4x100m

  •  Field Events  Starting at 9 am: Long Jump, Shot Put

DAY 2 - SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023

  • Running Events Starting at 9am (rolling schedule): 1500m, 200m, 400m, 5k (ages 15+), 4x400m

  •  Field Events  Starting at 9 am: Turbo Javelin, Javelin (girls then boys and by age division), High Jump

This meet moves pretty quick, so please arrive within 75-minutes of your child’s event.

WHERE: Liberty High School, 7445 NE Wagon Dr., Hillsboro, OR

Bring/Wear: Whisper singlet/shorts, with the warm-up jacket and pants (optional). Dress for the elements (weather), bring snacks conducive to running, a weatherproof blanket for warmth, and water.

REGISTRATION: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Saturday, May 25. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

View Event →
Jun
2
9:00 AM09:00

Portland Track Festival (Day 2)

WAIVER: Click to complete the mandatory waiver.

WHO: Open to all registered Whisper runners.

WHAT: Portland Track Festival Youth Meet. Please complete the Meet Waiver on behalf of your child.

WHEN (click here for 2023 meet schedule): DAY 1 - SATURDAY, JUNE 3

  • Running Events Starting at 9am (rolling schedule): 3k, 100m, 800m, 4x100m

  •  Field Events  Starting at 9 am: Long Jump, Shot Put

DAY 2 - SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023

  • Running Events Starting at 9am (rolling schedule): 1500m, 200m, 400m, 5k (ages 15+), 4x400m

  •  Field Events  Starting at 9 am: Turbo Javelin, Javelin (girls then boys and by age division), High Jump

This meet moves pretty quick, so please arrive within 75-minutes of your child’s event.

WHERE: Liberty High School, 7445 NE Wagon Dr., Hillsboro, OR

Bring/Wear: Whisper singlet/shorts, with the warm-up jacket and pants (optional). Dress for the elements (weather), bring snacks conducive to running, a weatherproof blanket for warmth, and water.

REGISTRATION: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Saturday, May 18. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

View Event →
Jun
3
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Jun
8
8:00 AM08:00

Albina Roadrunners Invitational

Who: Open to all registered Whisper runners.

What: Albina RR Invite. Click here for meet information, including the meet schedule and estimated timeline of events..

When (rolling schedule):

  • 9am Track Events: 4x100m, 3k, 400m, 80m/100m110m Hurdles, 50m, 800m, 1500m, 200m, 4x400m

  • 9am Field Events: Shot Put, Javelin, High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump

Where: Union HS (Camas, WA), 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk St, Camas, WA

Registration: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Sunday, June 2. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

View Event →
Jun
10
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →

May
15
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
14
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
May
13
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
10
to May 11

Saturday Club Meet @ Tigard High School

Who: Open to all registered Whisper runners.

What: Tigard Youth Track Meet. As information is added to the host athletic.net page, this page will be updated.

When (rolling schedule): Please aim to arrive at least 60-minutes prior to your child’s event.

FRIDAY:

  • 5:30pm Discus, Javelin, High Jump (girls), Long Jump (boys)

  • 6:00pm 800m, Hurdles, 1500m, 4x400m Relay

SATURDAY:

  • 9am Field Events: High Jump (boys), Long Jump (girls), Shot Put, Javelin, Pole Vault

  • 9am Track Events: 1500m Racewalk, 200m, 3k, 400m, 4x100m Relay

Where: Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham Rd., Tigard, OR 97224

Registration: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Monday, May 9. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

View Event →
May
9
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →
May
8
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
7
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
May
6
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
May
4
9:00 AM09:00

BYTC Blast (Friday, Day 2)

Who: Open to all registered Whisper runners.

What: Beaverton Youth Track Classic track meet.

When:

  • Friday, May 5

    • 6:00pm: Shot Put (youngest to oldest) & Discus (oldest to youngest)

    • 6:30pm: 800m, followed by the 3k

    Saturday, May 6

    • 8:30am: Long Jump (oldest to youngest)

    • 9:00: 100m

    • 10:30am: 1500m

    • 11:30am: 400m

    • 12:30pm: 4x400m Relay

Where: Life Christian School, 5585 SW 209th Ave, Aloha, OR 97078

Registration: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Sunday, April 28. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

PARKING: Track entry - at the south of the school/church building. Parking is limited on site, so it will be first come first served. OVERFLOW parking is available to the North of the school in the Latter-Day Saints church lot 5175 SW 209th. If the overflow lot is full you will need to find street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Please be respectful of our hosts and the neighbors.

INFIELD ACCESS - for Athletes, coaches and meet volunteers only. Spectators must remain outside of lane 8 of the track. 

TEAM TENTS/CANOPIES - Look for the Whisper canopy on the south side of the track.

View Event →
May
3
6:30 PM18:30

BYTC Blast (Friday, Day 1)

Who: Open to all registered Whisper runners.

What: Beaverton Youth Track Classic track meet.

When:

  • Friday, May 5

    • 6:00pm: Shot Put (youngest to oldest) & Discus (oldest to youngest)

    • 6:30pm: 800m, followed by the 3k

    Saturday, May 6

    • 8:30am: Long Jump (oldest to youngest)

    • 9:00: 100m

    • 10:30am: 1500m

    • 11:30am: 400m

    • 12:30pm: 4x400m Relay

Where: Life Christian School, 5585 SW 209th Ave, Aloha, OR 97078

Registration: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Sunday, April 28. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

PARKING: Track entry - at the south of the school/church building. Parking is limited on site, so it will be first come first served. OVERFLOW parking is available to the North of the school in the Latter-Day Saints church lot 5175 SW 209th. If the overflow lot is full you will need to find street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Please be respectful of our hosts and the neighbors.

INFIELD ACCESS - for Athletes, coaches and meet volunteers only. Spectators must remain outside of lane 8 of the track. 

TEAM TENTS/CANOPIES - Look for the Whisper canopy on the south side of the track.

View Event →
May
2
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →
May
1
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
30
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
Apr
29
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00

Clark County Distance Carnival

WHO: Open to all registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Clark County Distance Carnival

WHEN: The track events start at 9am with the Open/Community 5k, followed by the Elite 5k at 9:40am. The remaining events start at 10am and there will be a rolling schedule from there. Tte canopy set-up by 7:30am. Please have your child to the venue within 75-minutes of their first event so they have time to get their uniform, get their bib, relax, etc. Parents are welcome to come to the tent, but I prefer to place all race responsibilities onto the participants, regardless of age. From there, I will make sure everyone tending to their responsibilities (warm-ups, etc.) accordingly.

Only athletes, coaches, and officials are allowed on the infield.

TRACK EVENTS:

  • Open/Community 5k, Elite 5k, 1500m, 400m, 200m, 800m, SMR 800m (100m, 100m, 200m, 400m), 3k, & 4x400m.

FIELD EVENTS:

  • 10:00am Long Jump

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

REGISTRATION: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Wednesday, April 17. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

View Event →
Apr
25
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →
Apr
24
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
23
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
Apr
22
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
20
8:30 AM08:30

USATF Oregon Youth Meet - Rex Putnam HS

WHO: Open to all registered Whisper runners

WHAT: USATF Oregon Youth Developmental Meet (click here for meet schedule, parking, concessions, etc.)

WHEN: As of 3/8, the track events start at 11am, and the field events start at 10am. Unless this changes, Coach Dave will have the canopy set-up by 7:30am. Please have your child to the venue within 75-minutes of their first event so they have time to get their uniform, get their bib, relax, etc. Parents are welcome to come to the tent, but I prefer to place all race responsibilities onto the participants, regardless of age. From there, I will make sure everyone tending to their responsibilities (warm-ups, etc.) accordingly.

TRACK EVENTS:

  • 100m, 400m, 1500m, 4x100m, 4x400m, 80m Hurdles, 100m Hurdles, 110m Hurdles, 1500m Racewalk, 800m

FIELD EVENTS:

  • High Jump, Shot Put, Javelin, Long Jump

WHERE: Rex Putnam HS, OR. 4950 SE Roethe Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267

REGISTRATION: Please email Coach Dave to let him know that you would like your child to race in this event, being sure to include the event(s) your child would like to participate in. Please do this by Sunday, April 14. All runners competing for Whisper must be on the official USATF and athletic.net rosters. Please see the team page for more information.

View Event →
Apr
18
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →
Apr
17
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
16
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
Apr
15
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
12
3:30 PM15:30

John Ingram Twilight - Community/Alumni Mile (6:15pm)

WHO: Open to all registered Whisper runners

WHAT: John Ingram Twilight - Open Alumni/Community Mile (Click here for meet information)

WHEN: Track events begin at 3:45pm. Open Alumni/Community Mile is at 6:15pm.

TRACK EVENTS (Boys then Girls):

  • 3:45   G-4x200 RELAY

  • 3:55   110/100 HURDLES

  • 4:35   100M

  • 5:00   1600M

  • 5:30   400M RELAY

  • 5:50   400M

  • 6:15   OPEN ALUMNI/COMMUNITY MILE

  • 6:25   300M L. HURDLES

  • 6:45   800M

  • 7:10   200M

  • 7:45   3200M

  • 8:20   1600M RELAY 

FIELD EVENTS:

  • 1:30  Girls Pole Vault followed by Boys Pole Vault

  • 3:30   Boys Javelin followed by Girls Javelin

              Boys Discus followed by Girls Discus

              Girls Shot Put followed by Boys Shot Put

              Boys Long Jump followed by Boys Triple Jump

              Girls Long Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump

              Girls High Jump followed by Boys High Jump

WHERE: Columbia River HS, 800 NW 99th St, Vancouver

REGISTRATION: If your child would like to participate in the Open/Community Mile, please RSVP by Thursday, April 11. This is a FREE event ($25 registration does not apply to this event).

View Event →
Apr
11
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →
Apr
10
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Hudson's Bay, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
9
5:30 PM17:30

Tuesday - Pacific Park, 5:30-6:45pm

(GET INTO THE HABIT) BRING HEADLAMPS!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Sprinters, middle distance, and distance training.

WHERE: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park). Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area. Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail. The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper training and racing!

View Event →
Apr
8
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

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.

View Event →
Apr
4
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Shahala MS, 5:30-6:45pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for the sprint track season (or XC season for Evergreen School District Middle School girls).

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

When: We will aim to begin and end on-time. Runners coming from their school practice, be sure to have something light to eat between practices, and some water or Gatorade. For all others, be sure to have a snack between school and practice (water/Gatorade too).

Where: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Upon driving into the parking lot, continue straight through the stop sign and park near the end of the lot.  The track is on the northeast side of the portable buildings. 

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.

View Event →