Cowlitz Valley Runners

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️June 6th* -- Lace up those sneakers—it’s time for our Saturday Run/Walk + Monthly Meetup! 🎉
Non-members, newbies, and seasoned pros—everyone’s welcome!
📍 Meet us at 8:30 AM at our cozy HQ:
☕️ Red Leaf Organic Coffee (Go 4th Mile sponsor), 209 W Main St, Kelso
👟 Pick your path:
➡️ 5.3 miles: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/59067798
➡️ 2.9 miles: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6037756798
Then stick around, grab a latte, and hang with us for our monthly meeting ☕🗣️💬
Good vibes, good coffee, good company. Let’s gooo! 🙌
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We meet every Saturday and run/walk as a group! ✅ No membership required—just good vibes! But hey, if you love what we do, we’d love to have you as a member! 💰Joining CVR is still only $10 for students, $15 for individuals, and $20 for your entire family.
Join here: https://bit.ly/CVR-Membership
🙏 Thank you to our annual sponsors: Cortex Marketing, Molina Healthcare and Pacific Power. If you would like to be an annual sponsor, visit: https://www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.com/about-us

*Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 1944 on the beaches of Normandy.

CVR RUNS – APRIL -JULY 2026
April 4th - Storyboard Delights, 1339 Commerce Ave., Longview, free
April 11th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 209 West Main, Kelso, free, meeting to follow
April 18th – Starbucks (NEW site), 3601 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. free
April 25th - The Drip, 5810 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, free
May 2nd - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
May 9th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 1494 D**e Access Road, Woodland (by Wal-Mart), free
May 16th - Vault Books & Brew, 20 Cowlitz St. West, Castle Rock, free
May 23rd - Starbucks, 808 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, free
May 30th - Luckman Coffee Company, Timber Market Place in Port of Kalama, free
June 6th - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
June 13th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 209 West Main Street, Kelso, free
June 20th - 9:00 AM Steve Pond Memorial Run, Martin Dock, Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Participation fee, followed by coffee at Monticello Coffee House, 1405 17th Ave., Longview https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/StevePondMemorialRun
June 24th-26th – Youth running camp for middle school age children @ R.A Long High School, free. Call 360-957-6706 or go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/CVRYouthRunningCamp2023 for more information.
June 27th - Monticello Coffee House, 1405 17th Ave., Longview, free
July 3rd – Fire Cracker 5K, Lake Sacajawea, Longview, Participation fee
July 4th – Go Fourth Mile, 1405 17th Ave., Longview, participation fee Lake Sacajawea, Longview, Participation fee https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/Go4thOneMileRun
July 11th - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
July 18th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 3202 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, free
July 25th - Luckman Coffee Company, 1230 Lewis River Rd., Woodland, free
Aug. 1st - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
Aug. 8th - Keebler Coffee Roaster, 1101 Commerce Ave., Longview, free
Aug. 15th – Club picnic

Start your Independence Day with purpose, pride, and a whole lot of fun! 🇺🇸 A Red, White and Blue Run Celebration on the 250th Birthday!

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**REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE GOES UP!!**

The Go 4th Mile Run/Walk is July 4th. It starts at 9:45 AM in front of Longview's Monticello Hotel.

Preregistration ends at Noon on 7/3/26 and is just $15.00.

Packet pickup and same day registration is from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM in the lobby of the hotel.

The same day entry fee is $25.00.

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DETAILS:
The Go 4th Mile Run/Walk 2026 is back in Longview, WA, and it is more than just a race. Every step helps support veterans and local youth scholarships.

That means you can celebrate the 4th while making a real difference in your community.

Hosted by the Cowlitz Valley Runners and HEVIN (Helping Every Veteran in Need), this exciting one-mile event is the first road mile race in Southwest Washington and a favorite local tradition.

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Sign up here now: https://dub.sh/go4thmile

Starts in front of the historic Monticello Hotel July 4, 2026// 9:45 AM (right before the Longview 4th of July Parade!)

Why you should join: Flat and fast course – USATF Certified distance Family-friendly and kid-friendly Patriotic community atmosphere

This 1-mile race supports amazing local causes Perfect for runners and walkers
Register now for only $15 before the price goes up!

Preregistration ends July 3 at 11:59 AM and same-day registration is $25 and packet pickup & same-day registration: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM in the hotel lobby

QUESTIONS?
Email: [email protected]
or call (360) 957-6706

Run the lake on Father’s Day weekend in memory of a local runner, husband and father.

Steve Pond Memorial Father's Day Run / Walk Steve Pond Memorial Father's Day Run / Walk is on Saturday June 20, 2026 to Monday June 22, 2026. It includes the following events: 1K Father and Kids Run / Walk, 5K Run / Walk, and Virtual Run/Walk.

🌞🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Saturday miles + river views + coffee = the perfect morning! ☕🌊

Join the Cowlitz Valley Runners this Saturday, May 30th at 8:30 AM for a fun run or walk through beautiful Kalama! We’ll cruise along the scenic Columbia River, explore historic downtown, and enjoy a morning of fresh air and great company.

Choose your distance:
👟 1.5 miles
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6283262857

👟 5.4 miles
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6283260673

👟 7.4 miles
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6283259005

Or make up your own route and adventure at your own pace! No timers. No pressure. Just movement and good vibes. 🙌

☕ Afterward, stick around for coffee, laughs, and post-run storytelling at Luckman Coffee inside the market!

✨ New walkers and runners are ALWAYS welcome.
✨ We meet every Saturday.
✨ No membership required!

But if you’d like to support the club and join the fun officially:
💰 Student Membership: $10
💰 Individual Membership: $15
💰 Family Membership: $20

Join here:
https://bit.ly/CVR-Membership

🙏 Huge thanks to our amazing annual sponsors: Cortex Marketing, Molina Health, and Pacific Power!

Interested in sponsoring CVR?
https://www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.com/about-us