Why Racing Events

Directions Website Contact the business

Why Racing Events https://linktr.ee/whyracingevents.com Why do you race? Some of us race to get faster and stronger. Some to get healthy and fit. Some to lose weight. Some to win.

Others just to get to the finish line. Some of us race because how it makes us feel. Some to have fun and hang with our friends. Some race to give back to an important local charity. Some race in honor of someone we love or someone we have lost. Regardless of your WHY, we are all united on a mission to improve our own health and fitness, have fun, and hang out with like-minded people all while building our community, giving back and improving the lives of those in need. We operate from a belief system that if we all give a little it adds up to a whole lot! Together, collectively, we can achieve the extraordinary! Why Racing Events, an Event Management company, is committed to hosting runs/walks, triathlons, duathlons and other fitness events that allow for people to reach for their personal best while giving back to the community. We value fitness, fun, friends & family. Nothing brings us greater joy than watching people cross the finish line and knowing that we helped to facilitate that! So regardless of your WHY, know that we can all live life to the fullest while positively impacting others lives and making a big difference in our community.

10/13/2026

✨ 💖 The Reveal!! 💖 ✨
We are so excited for Girlfriends this weekend! Are you planning your race day fit yet?!

Join us Sunday October 18th on the Vancouver Waterfront for the 20th anniversary of the Girlfriends Run&Walk

Thank you Katie // Vancouver, WA ✿ Hair Stylist + Colorist for the Fabulous race day hair!!
Karissa Skarberg-Schoene

10/12/2026

Guess who’s going 💗 Pink for Girlfriends this weekend?!

Stay tuned for the reveal!
Karissa Skarberg-Schoene Katie // Vancouver, WA ✿ Hair Stylist + Colorist

💕 ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!💕Girlfriends, the countdown is ON! ⏳✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of something spec...
10/12/2026

💕 ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!💕

Girlfriends, the countdown is ON! ⏳✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special. 💖

Get registered before time runs out! 🗓️💃🏽

**6 DAYS LEFT — WHO’S COMING?!** 🙋🏽‍♀️💕

WHY Racing Karissa Skarberg-Schoene Road & Trail Pink Lemonade Project

💕 REGISTER. GIVE BACK. GET REWARDED! 💕Race week just got even BETTER!From October 11–18, we’re teaming up with Northwest...
10/11/2026

💕 REGISTER. GIVE BACK. GET REWARDED! 💕

Race week just got even BETTER!

From October 11–18, we’re teaming up with Northwest Personal Training to give you TWO amazing reasons to register for Girlfriends presented by Vancouver Clinic!

💗 YOUR REGISTRATION GIVES BACK!
For every new registration during these eight days, WHY Racing Events will donate $1 directly to Pink Lemonade Project, helping support women and families in our community affected by breast cancer.

💪 YOU GET A $475 FITNESS PACKAGE!
Every woman who registers during this special promotion receives an introductory fitness package from Northwest Personal Training, including:

✔️ 1-hour personal fitness consultation
✔️ Three 30-minute personal training sessions
✔️ 1 month of UNLIMITED group fitness classes!

That’s $475 in fitness perks just for registering!

Whether you’re running, walking or doing a little of both, there’s a place for YOU at Girlfriends!

Register October 11–18, give back to an amazing cause and get a little something extra for yourself!

💕 Race Day: Sunday, October 18
Northwest Personal Training
WHY Racing
Pink Lemonade Project
Karissa Skarberg-Schoene

Our sponsors and partners are like glitter. ✨ Beautiful on their own, but together, they help Girlfriends SHINE!Thank yo...
10/09/2026

Our sponsors and partners are like glitter. ✨ Beautiful on their own, but together, they help Girlfriends SHINE!
Thank you to the businesses and people helping us celebrate 20 years of friendship, finish lines, and showing up for each other. Your generosity adds sparkle to the day and helps us bring our community together in support of Pink Lemonade Project. 💗
Here’s to the people behind the sparkle. We’re stronger together, and a little glitter never hurts!

Title Sponsor: Vancouver Clinic
Foot Traffic • Go By Foot!
Backwoods Brewing Company
The Waterfront Vancouver
Northwest Personal Training
ondus_restaurant
Lori Reed
Karissa Skarberg-Schoene

10/09/2026

Thank you willows clothing for being such a wonderful support for the Girlfriends race over the past 20 years and to our community for even longer!

We LOVE the Joleen puffer! 💖

Friends, grab your Willows discount when you pick up your Girlfriends race bib on Friday the 16th at Foot Traffic • Go By Foot! and head on down to Willows to grab your Joleen puffer! Let’s paint the town pink!

💕 MORE GIRLFRIENDS GOODIES COMING YOUR WAY! 💕We’re highlighting just a few more of the amazing vendors joining us at Gir...
10/08/2026

💕 MORE GIRLFRIENDS GOODIES COMING YOUR WAY! 💕

We’re highlighting just a few more of the amazing vendors joining us at Girlfriends presented by Vancouver Clinic!

✨ Handmade Clay Earrings | Rome Clay Co will be bringing their handmade clay earrings, created right here in the PNW.

🛍️ Union Boutique NW Shop a family-owned women’s clothing boutique from Battle Ground, WA and maybe find a little something to take home with you.

🏡 Mortgage Express , a trusted leader in residential mortgages in the PNW since 1999, will be joining the Girlfriends fun.

💧 SALT Hydration & Wellness is bringing mobile IV therapy and wellness to race day. Cynthia l Salt Hydration and Wellness 💉

☀️ beem Vancouver-Grand Central a wellness studio offering private, spa-like suites that combine full-spectrum infrared saunas

🥤 Lunti Matcha | PNW handcrafted matcha drinks, locally owned here in the PNW

🧴 Mad Hippie offering organic health and beauty treats for your skin care in your goodie bags

🏠 Renewal by Andersen of Oregon and SW Washington one of the oldest and largest window manufacturers in North America

And remember, this is only SOME of what you’ll find! We have even more shopping, treats, wellness, fitness and fun waiting for you.

Run it. Walk it. Then stick around, explore and celebrate with us! 💗

Girlfriends presented by Vancouver Clinic is so much more than a finish line. We can’t wait to see you there!

WHY Racing

10/06/2026

You CAN do anything 💞
Join us in a celebration of strength 💪

💖Girlfriends Walk & Run💖
October 18
Waterfront Way
Vancouver WA.

6K | 10K | Half Marathon

WHY Racing Karissa Skarberg-Schoene

09/30/2026

LAST DAY FOR FLASH SALE PRICING! ⚡

If Columbia River Triathlon Weekend is on your 2027 list, today is the day to get registered.

July 9-11 brings a full weekend of racing to Frenchman’s Bar on the Columbia River with something for just about everyone:

🏊🚴🏃 Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
🏃🚴🏃 Duathlon
🏊🚴 AquaBike
💗 Girlfriends All-Women’s Sprint Events
🏃 Sunset 5K & 10K
🏅 Kids Triathlon

New to multisport? Come TRI something new. Experienced? Come race it fast. Want to skip the swim or the run? We’ve got options for that too.

FLASH SALE PRICING ENDS TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 11:59 PM!

Lock in the best pricing of the year and we’ll see you at Columbia River Triathlon

🎥 credit: NorthCoastLocals

Address

1108 NE 146th Street, Suite J
Vancouver, WA
98685

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Why Racing Events posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Why Racing Events:

Shortcuts

Share