Cowlitz Valley Runners

06/21/2026

🎉👕 SHIRT REVEAL! 👕🎉

Here’s the official shirt design for the Go 4th Mile! 🇺🇸✨

These shirts are very limited, so don’t wait—register and order yours today. After Friday, availability is not guaranteed, and you could miss out!

What better way to kick off Independence Day in Longview than by running or walking a mile before the Go Fourth Parade? 🎆🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

📍 Start: 9:45 AM in front of the historic Monticello Hotel
📍 Finish: Just past Martin Dock at the lake

Join the community, celebrate the 4th, and make it a morning to remember! 🇺🇸

⚠️ Preregister now—prices go up significantly on July 4th!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/Go4thOneMileRun

CVR is a non-profit running club promoting running and walking as a sport and fitness exercise.

06/21/2026

🎉👕 SHIRT REVEAL! 👕🎉

Here’s the official shirt design for the Go 4th Mile! 🇺🇸✨

These shirts are very limited, so don’t wait—register and order yours today. After Friday, availability is not guaranteed, and you could miss out!

What better way to kick off Independence Day in Longview than by running or walking a mile before the Go Fourth Parade? 🎆🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

📍 Start: 9:45 AM in front of the historic Monticello Hotel
📍 Finish: Just past Martin Dock at the lake

Join the community, celebrate the 4th, and make it a morning to remember! 🇺🇸

⚠️ Preregister now—prices go up significantly on July 4th!

06/21/2026

https://www.peacerun.org/us/
THEY ARE BACK!! The Peace Run Relay will cross into Longview from Rainier sometime about 10:00 AM tomorrow. I don't have the exact schedule, but they will be in Castle Rock from Noon until 2:00 for an ice cream social at the Senior Center. They love having other runners join them. You can try and link up with them before they enter CR, or run with them when they leave.

06/17/2026

CVR will be running at the lake this Saturday, June 20th. After the Run, join us for coffee at the Monticello Coffee House, at the Historic Monticello Hotel - where CVR’s Go Fourth Mile starts on Independence Day (1405 17th Avenue, Longview.)

Sign up for the Steve Pond Memorial Run at https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/StevePondMemorialRun

06/17/2026

From our Go 4th Mile partners,

We are a charitable organization helping Veterans in need.

06/10/2026

OOPS!! I messed up. Last Saturday's run was supposed to be this week's run. So we will switcharoo, again.

☕🏃‍♀️ Saturday Morning Miles + Coffee Smiles! 🏃‍♂️☕
This Saturday, June 13th, lace up and join the Cowlitz Valley Runners for a fun walk, jog, or run starting at 8:30 AM from Starbucks (100 N Minor Rd, Kelso).
No pressure. No timers. Just good company and fresh air. 🌤️
Pick your distance, set your pace, and enjoy the miles!
Afterward, stick around for coffee, gossip, and our monthly business meeting — and yes, everyone is invited! ☕😄
📍 All routes start heading east on Allen Street.
Choose your adventure:
🚶‍♂️ 2.7 Mile Stroll or Dash
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5413728307/
🌅 3.85 Mile Loop + D**e Trail Views
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1826503826
🏃 6 Mile Out & Back
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1826501675
Bring a friend, bring your running shoes, and bring your best post-run coffee stories. We’ll see you there! ☕🏃‍♀️

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We meet every Saturday and run/walk as a group! ✅ No membership required—just good vibes! But hey, if you love what we do, we’d love to have you as a member! 💰Joining CVR is still only $10 for students, $15 for individuals, and $20 for your entire family.
Join here: https://bit.ly/CVR-Membership
🙏 Thank you to our annual sponsors, Cortex Marketing, Pacific Power and Molina Healthcare. If you would like to be an annual sponsor, visit: https://www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.com/sponsorship

06/03/2026

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️June 6th* -- Lace up those sneakers—it’s time for our Saturday Run/Walk + Monthly Meetup! 🎉
Non-members, newbies, and seasoned pros—everyone’s welcome!
📍 Meet us at 8:30 AM at our cozy HQ:
☕️ Red Leaf Organic Coffee (Go 4th Mile sponsor), 209 W Main St, Kelso
👟 Pick your path:
➡️ 5.3 miles: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/59067798
➡️ 2.9 miles: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6037756798
Then stick around, grab a latte, and hang with us for our monthly meeting ☕🗣️💬
Good vibes, good coffee, good company. Let’s gooo! 🙌
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We meet every Saturday and run/walk as a group! ✅ No membership required—just good vibes! But hey, if you love what we do, we’d love to have you as a member! 💰Joining CVR is still only $10 for students, $15 for individuals, and $20 for your entire family.
Join here: https://bit.ly/CVR-Membership
🙏 Thank you to our annual sponsors: Cortex Marketing, Molina Healthcare and Pacific Power. If you would like to be an annual sponsor, visit: https://www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.com/about-us

*Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 1944 on the beaches of Normandy.

06/03/2026

🏃‍♀️🌎🏃‍♂️ HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY, CVR! 🏃‍♂️🌎🏃‍♀️

Today is the perfect day to lace up your shoes, hit the roads, trails, track, or sidewalks, and celebrate the simple joy of running!

Whether you're running 1 mile or 20, chasing a PR or just enjoying the fresh air, every step counts. Running makes us healthier, happier, and connects us with an amazing community of friends.

📸 We want to see your Global Running Day adventures! Post a photo from your run, share your mileage, or tell us where your running shoes took you today.

Need some motivation?

✅ Run because you can.
✅ Run because it's fun.
✅ Run because coffee tastes better afterward. ☕
✅ Run because you're a Cowlitz Valley Runner!

Let's show the world that Southwest Washington loves to run! 🎉

Drop your photos and miles in the comments below and help us celebrate Global Running Day! The best running selfie will win a prize!!

☕🏃

06/02/2026

CVR RUNS – APRIL -JULY 2026
April 4th - Storyboard Delights, 1339 Commerce Ave., Longview, free
April 11th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 209 West Main, Kelso, free, meeting to follow
April 18th – Starbucks (NEW site), 3601 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview. free
April 25th - The Drip, 5810 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, free
May 2nd - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
May 9th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 1494 D**e Access Road, Woodland (by Wal-Mart), free
May 16th - Vault Books & Brew, 20 Cowlitz St. West, Castle Rock, free
May 23rd - Starbucks, 808 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, free
May 30th - Luckman Coffee Company, Timber Market Place in Port of Kalama, free
June 6th - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
June 13th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 209 West Main Street, Kelso, free
June 20th - 9:00 AM Steve Pond Memorial Run, Martin Dock, Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Participation fee, followed by coffee at Monticello Coffee House, 1405 17th Ave., Longview https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/StevePondMemorialRun
June 24th-26th – Youth running camp for middle school age children @ R.A Long High School, free. Call 360-957-6706 or go to https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/CVRYouthRunningCamp2023 for more information.
June 27th - Monticello Coffee House, 1405 17th Ave., Longview, free
July 3rd – Fire Cracker 5K, Lake Sacajawea, Longview, Participation fee
July 4th – Go Fourth Mile, 1405 17th Ave., Longview, participation fee Lake Sacajawea, Longview, Participation fee https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Longview/Go4thOneMileRun
July 11th - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
July 18th - Red Leaf Organic Coffee, 3202 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview, free
July 25th - Luckman Coffee Company, 1230 Lewis River Rd., Woodland, free
Aug. 1st - Starbucks, 100 North Minor Rd., Kelso, free, meeting to follow
Aug. 8th - Keebler Coffee Roaster, 1101 Commerce Ave., Longview, free
Aug. 15th – Club picnic

06/02/2026

Start your Independence Day with purpose, pride, and a whole lot of fun! 🇺🇸 A Red, White and Blue Run Celebration on the 250th Birthday!

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**REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE GOES UP!!**

The Go 4th Mile Run/Walk is July 4th. It starts at 9:45 AM in front of Longview's Monticello Hotel.

Preregistration ends at Noon on 7/3/26 and is just $15.00.

Packet pickup and same day registration is from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM in the lobby of the hotel.

The same day entry fee is $25.00.

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DETAILS:
The Go 4th Mile Run/Walk 2026 is back in Longview, WA, and it is more than just a race. Every step helps support veterans and local youth scholarships.

That means you can celebrate the 4th while making a real difference in your community.

Hosted by the Cowlitz Valley Runners and HEVIN (Helping Every Veteran in Need), this exciting one-mile event is the first road mile race in Southwest Washington and a favorite local tradition.

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Sign up here now: https://dub.sh/go4thmile

Starts in front of the historic Monticello Hotel July 4, 2026// 9:45 AM (right before the Longview 4th of July Parade!)

Why you should join: Flat and fast course – USATF Certified distance Family-friendly and kid-friendly Patriotic community atmosphere

This 1-mile race supports amazing local causes Perfect for runners and walkers
Register now for only $15 before the price goes up!

Preregistration ends July 3 at 11:59 AM and same-day registration is $25 and packet pickup & same-day registration: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM in the hotel lobby

QUESTIONS?
Email: [email protected]
or call (360) 957-6706