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2024 Race for Warmth results

Save the date! The Race for Warmth will be held January 26, 2025! Check back later for more details.

Overview

Join us Sunday, January 28 for our 10th annual Race for Warmth, a 5k/10k run/walk or bike ride to support Operation Warm Heart, a Clark Public Utilities customer-funded program to help limited-income families in crisis situations who need help paying their electric bills.

Every dollar of your Race for Warmth registration goes directly to Operation Warm Heart. Over the last nine years the race alone has raised over $419,000 for local families.

The race will take place on January 28. There will be prizes, a kids run and fun for the whole family! New this year: in addition to the 5k/10 run/walk, there will be a bike option on a separate route in honor of the ten year anniversary of the Race for Warmth!

There will be a virtual option as well for people to participate in at any point throughout the weekend. Registration for this event is $40 and all funds go directly to Operation Warm Heart.

Checkout our FAQ and route maps for more details.

 

 

Race Day Schedule

  • 8:30 a.m. – Kids Fun Run
  • 9:00 a.m. – 10k run
  • 9:00 a.m. – bike ride
  • 9:10 a.m. – 5k walk/run

Included with your $40 registration:

-Run/Walk/Bike participation
-Long sleeve performance shirt (guaranteed size if registered by December 31)
-Participation Medal
-Bib Number
-Draw string backpack with goodies
-Value over $80!

Sleep in to stay warm

A brisk run or walk not for you? Click here to make a convenient tax-deductible donation to Operation Warm Heart and sleep in on Sunday, January 28th knowing you’ve helped a neighbor in need!

Operation Warm Heart

Operation Warm Heart is a valuable resource to our customers. This program helps local families in need pay their winter heating bills. In the past, the Race for Warmth has raised over $419,000 to help families heat their homes. So if you’re looking for way to help, sign up for this event, share with friends and family and help us make a difference in our community.

Click here to make a convenient tax-deductible donation to Operation Warm Heart and help a neighbor in need!

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  • Race for Warmth - kids race

    Participants in the kids race prepare for the run with warm-up exercises during the Race for Warmth in Vancouver on Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

  • Race for Warmth - run starting line

    Participants in the 10K take off at the starting line during the Race for Warmth in Vancouver on Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

  • Race for Warmth - course

    Runners of all ages make their way through the course during the Race for Warmth in Vancouver on Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2018. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)