Falla Walla Half Marathon, 10K & Heroes 5K Run

5th Annual Falla Walla Half Marathon & 10K Starting at Walla Walla Community College on the east side of town, runners and walkers will be treated to beautiful views of the Blue Mountains with rolling fields of wheat, grapevines and fall foliage. The trail starts on asphalt nature paths. Once the run route reaches Bennington Lake, runners will run on gravel service roads. The Half Marathon will include a section out and back on a chip sealed county road returning to loop back onto the last half of the 10K route. The race meanders through open grasslands and wooded areas with stunning views of the surrounding valley. This is NOT a fast or flat course! It includes rolling hills with elevation gain on the way out and high speed return at mile 6-8 of the Half Marathon and the last two miles of both the 10K and Half Marathon. What to Expect: All participants who register before September 7th will receive a free race T-shirt. In addition, there will be finisher s medals (for Half Marathon & 10K), aid stations with water, Heed and gels, post-race snacks, a free local craft beer (for participants 21 years or older), music, award ceremony and lots of cheering! Everyone knows that half the reason you run these crazy races is for the shirt, swag and finisher’s medal and the Falla Walla event will not disappoint. T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY AND SIZE ARE NOT GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER SEPTEMBER 7. _______ 3rd Annual Heroes 5K Run Welcome to the Heroes 5K Run which will take place in conjunction with the Falla Walla Half Marathon and 10K. The 5K run is a memorial for three Walla Walla health care professionals who have passed away and is to honor these three remarkable people. Runners and walkers alike will be treated to the beautiful Mill Creek asphalt nature pathway. Strollers are allowed for this event but are asked to stay to the right on the pathway. Sorry, but no dogs are allowed for safety of runners. What to expect: There will be awards for the top 3 female and top 3 male