Columbia Winery in Washington hosts Charity Run/Walk

Columbia Winery, located in Woodinville outside of Seattle, is once again holding the Columbia Winery Charity Walk & Run. This August 19th event, which includes a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and a Kids Dash, benefits the children at the Seattle Children’s Hospital.

The Event

Participants in the run/walk will begin and finish at the Columbia Winery in Woodinville, Washington. Registration is available online.

Entry fees

• Kids’ Dash: For those 12 and under the event is free; however, registration is required.
• 5K Walk/Run: The fee is $35 until August 16. Those who wait until the day of the race will be asked to pay $40.
• 10K Run: Those who want to go the extra effort can pay $40 until August 16. On the day of the race the fee is $45.

The events use IPICO Sports technology for times. The rules require wearing your chip on your shoe during the event. The chips are returned at the end of the walk/race. (Children 12 and under are not provided with a chip.)

The Schedule

7am: onsite registration
8:30: start of the 10K Run
8:45: start of the 5K event
9:45: dash for the kids
10am: awards and festival
11:30am: post event festival ends

Details about how the event proceeds help children are described on the website as, “Proceeds benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital which ensures quality care to all children in the Northwest, regardless of their ability to pay.  The need for uncompensated care is estimated to be more than $120 million this year.  Of the 100,000 patients treated at Children’s each year, 65% need financial assistance.” In 2016, the event raised more than $100,000 for the uncompensated care for children at the Seattle Children’s Hospital.

If you enjoy running or walking, this will be an event you want to try to attend. You can enjoy the run or walk and help out children in need. Anyone who does not want participate in running or walking events can also help out by donating. Find out about the possible ways to donate.

We visited Columbia Winery a few years ago and enjoy the beautiful tasting room. Check out the review we wrote about the winery experience.

Cheers!
Kathy