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Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k 2027

Date
Saturday, May 1, 2027
Start time
11:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $49 · goes up to $69 on Oct 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KMay 1, 202711:00 AM$59$69 after Oct 1, 2026–
5K5KMay 1, 202711:00 AM$49$59 after Oct 1, 2026–
Duathlon 2 Person RelayRelayMay 1, 202711:00 AM$107$127 after Oct 1, 2026–
Duathlon 3 Person RelayRelayMay 1, 202711:00 AM$127$147 after Oct 1, 2026–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonMay 1, 202711:00 AM$89$99 after Oct 1, 2026–
Individual Duathlon–May 1, 202711:00 AM$97$107 after Oct 1, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $69 on Oct 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10K: $59 until Oct 1, then $69 until Apr 26, then $79 until May 2.
  • 5K: $49 until Oct 1, then $59 until Apr 26, then $69 until May 2.
  • Duathlon 2 Person Relay: $107 until Oct 1, then $127 until Apr 26, then $147 until May 2.
  • Duathlon 3 Person Relay: $127 until Oct 1, then $147 until Apr 26, then $167 until May 2.

Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $89, entry is about 37 percent above a typical half marathon in Washington, which costs $65 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Vancouver runs 2:06:48, about 9:40 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:26 and men in 1:55:35.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:59 AM, and the 10K starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

5K

232
finishers
38:57
median (12:32 /mi)
19:19
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
median 38:5719:581:08:38
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Individual Duathlon

144
finishers
1:50:09
median
1:15:33
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men

Half Marathon

127
finishers
2:06:48
median (9:40 /mi)
1:25:19
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k?

At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:27 or better, the top quarter in 30:59, and half the field in 38:57; the last tenth came in after 59:27.

At the 2026 Individual Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:29:36 or better, the top quarter in 1:38:32, and half the field in 1:50:09; the last tenth came in after 2:21:33.

At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:13 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:03, and half the field in 2:06:48; the last tenth came in after 2:43:55.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2027:4124:21
20-2929:3024:28
30-3922:3626:12
40-4927:5930:32
50-5934:5731:33
60-6940:1225:15
70+n/a44:20

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 28 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 167 to 232 finishers, and the median time rose from 38:45 to 38:57.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026232 (-23%)38:57under 25:2719:19
2025302 (+55%)37:00under 25:0718:24
2024195 (+17%)36:09under 23:1017:44
202316738:45under 25:2916:49

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Washington 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:59, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.

  • Half Marathon: About average for Washington half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:54:03, against 1:55:57 in a typical Washington half marathon, so times here are about average.
  • 10K: About average for Washington 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 55:05, against 56:03 in a typical Washington 10K, so times here are about average.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 1 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 37% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 73°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

10K Course Map

Spring Classic 10K. The 10K will be along the paved path at Vancouver Lake Regional Park. Click here to view the Online 10K Course Map.

10K Course Map, from the Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k page

Course

5K Course Map

Spring Classic 5k. A flat and fast course on Vancouver Lake Regional Lake Park. Click here to view the Online 5K Course Map.

5K Course Map, from the Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k page

Course

Duathlon Course Map

Duathlon-5K RUN / 12.91 MILE BIKE / 5K RUN. DUATHLETES: We moved the event back to Vancouver Lake Regional Park, we believe this is one of the prettiest courses in the Northwest! You’ll be running and biking the pancake flats between…

Duathlon Course Map, from the Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k page

Shirt and medal

Event Highlights

Event Highlights & Post-event Festivities. Free Beer & Post-event meal. Technical Runner’s t-shirt & Finisher’s Medal. Sense of accomplishment – Feels so good. 7:00 AM – Start of the Half Marathon. 8:00 AM – Start of the 5k & 10K. 11:00 AM…

Event Highlights, from the Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k page

Awards

Awards & Celebrations

Awards & Course Records. 5k: 2021 – Cameron Zipper 17:09. 2021 – Mary Stevens 19:40. 10k: 2019 – Jeremy Gourd 37:16. 2018 – Juliet Hochman 42:18. Half Marathon: 2018– Tanner Barlow 1:19:16. 2019 – Charmion Freifeld 1:29:53. Sprint…

Rules and FAQ

Deferral and Race Transfer Information

There are no refunds issued for your registration (no exceptions); however, we do understand that things come up that are beyond your control. As a customer service initiative, we do offer the ability to transfer your registration to next…

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Race details

Where
6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 0 feet
Results posted by the race
How do I submit my Virtual Results
Included with entry
Technical T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay
Editions
2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (Apr 26, 2026), 2025 (Apr 27, 2025), 2024 (Apr 21, 2024), 2023 (Apr 23, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Spring Classic Duathlon, Half, 10k & 5k?
Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 11:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $49 before processing fees, and rises to $69 on Oct 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Washington?
At $89, entry is about 37 percent above a typical half marathon in Washington, which costs $65 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 232 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:57 and the winner ran 19:19.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:59, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
Where does it start?
6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

RUN, WALK & WHEN ONE SPORT IS NOT ENOUGH, JUST DU IT!

Time to dust off the cobwebs and start the multi-sport racing season with the 43rd Annual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! It's time to see who stayed in shape all winter!

Choose the Duathlon or any of the 3 different running distances, and let's Spring into Action!

DUATHLON - 5K RUN / 12.91 MILE BIKE / 5K RUN

The Spring Classic Duathlon is a great opportunity for triathletes to shake off the winter-season rust and for the duathletes to get in an early-season race.

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