Falla Walla Half Marathon, 10K & Heroes 5K Run Walla Walla, WA   Oct 3, 2026

Starting at the Walla Walla Community College on the east side of town, runners and walkers will be treated to views of the Blue Mountains with rolling fields of wheat, grapevines and fall foliage. The trail surfaces start with asphalt nature paths. Once the run route reaches Bennington Lake Dam, runners will run on gravel service roads. The Half Marathon will include a section of 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 and flat course! It includes rolling hills with elevation gain on the way out and high speed returns on mile 6-8 of the half and the last two miles of both the 10K and half marathon.

What to Expect: Race Tshirt, finisher medal, awards for Top 3 Male and Female finishers for the Half Marathon and 10K, food truck, local craft beers from Quirk Brewing (one free beer per runner for those 21 years of age or older or root beer), music, and food tent for runners, results ceremonies and lots of cheering!

The Heroes 5K Run 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 finishers. All participants who register before September 7th will receive a free race T-shirt. All finishers will get a finisher medal. In addition, all kids 12 years and under will be given a backpack tag. The first 140 participants 13 years and over who register will also receive a commemorative glass. At the finish line there will be a beer garden where anyone 21 years and older can redeem one free beer from Quirk Brewing. Hot drinks and a seasonal treat will again be provided by Eastgate SDA.