Halloween Dash Bash

EVENT: Halloween theme harvest races on mostly grass and compact trail with some sidewalk, making for a speedy course! Spectator friendly venue with a festive Halloween/Fall vibe! Click to view Age Divisions (by race and year of birth).  

REGISTRATION: Registration opens September 1, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm on Monday, October 20. No refunds. Race options include:

LOCATION: Pacific Community Park, 1515 NE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2025
TIME:

  • 2k (girls & boys 8U) @ 9:00am

  • 3k (girls & boys 9-10) @ 9:30am

  • 3k (girls & boys 11-12) @ 10:00am

  • 4k (girls & boys 13-14) @ 10:30am

  • 5k High School division (girls & boys race together) @ 11:00am

  • Open (all ages & genders) @ 11:30am

PARKING: West and/or east entrance to the park.  East lot has the most parking spaces.  Additional parking at Pacific Middle School and Harmony Elementary, which are NE of the park and within 1/4 mile of the park.
COST: Pre-race registration is $13 for 2k, 3k, & 4k races, and Open 5k. Day of race registration is $20 (Venmo, check, or cash accepted) and can be handled at the registration booth at Pacific Park on the day of the event.
AWARDS: Medals will be awarded to the top-15 runners from each race. Top boy and girl finisher from each race will receive a Halloween blanket!
RESULTS: See current and past results at athletic.net.
LODGING: Need a place to stay in Vancouver?  Here are three fine options!

  • TownePlace Suites, 1.7miles to Pacific Park (race venue)
    17717 SE Mill Plain Blvd - Vancouver, WA 98683 - 360-260-9000

  • SpringHill Suites, 2.0miles to Pacific Park (race venue)
    1421 SE Tech Center Dr - Vancouver, WA 98683 -

  • AC Hotel by Marriot in downtown Vancouver, 11.9 miles to Pacific Park (race venue)
    333 West Columbia Way - Vancouver, WA 98660 - 360-993-8895

Lend a hand!

Volunteers,
You are the lifeblood of an events existence,
for without you, runners could not go the distance.
We would love for you to play,
but if you cannot on this day,
throw on your Halloween garb,
and play another way.

Thank you to our business sponsors!

Hannah Dubyne Realty
Old Trapper Beef Jerky
Champ Pizza
Generation Homes NW
Clark County Running Club

Thank you to our community families who have made contributions to Whisper Running, ensuring events like this to take place!

Tracy Maltby
John Loveridge
Michael Crimmins

Pacific Park Course Maps

Halloween Dash Bash 2k Course.

Halloween Dash Bash 3k Course.

Halloween Dash Bash 4k Course.

Halloween Dash Bash 5k Course.