No matter what you’re into, whether it’s running 5k races or gathering with buddies at a local brewery, we bet there’s a way you can support Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks while doing it.
Mar 4
Old Stove Brewing - Gardens | Ballard, WA
Cheers to the parks! We are partnering up with Old Stove Gardens for a Giving in the Gardens – Pints for the Parks event. Our friends at Old Stove Brewing will be generously donating $1 from each beer/cider sold. Hang with us that night for park themed trivia and a free raffle with some exciting prizes!
Aug 3
Port Angeles, WA
On the first Sunday in August, cyclists have the opportunity to ride the iconic Hurricane Ridge road when it is closed to all vehicles. This 18-mile climb to the summit of Hurricane Ridge begins at Port Angeles City Pier. A portion of proceeds gets donated back to WNPF. To learn more and sign up: Ride the Hurricane!
Oct 18
Seattle, WA
The Dick’s-A-Thon is a 26-mile loop around Seattle, stopping at each Dick’s Drive-In to eat menu items along the way. This challenge tests physical, mental, and gastrointestinal endurance. Created in memory of Ian Cox, proceeds support WNPF, Mountaineers Access Fund, and five search and rescue organizations. Details here.
Interested in running a half marathon while supporting Washington’s national parks? We’ve partnered with Wander Project, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Vacation Races and Orca Running, to enable you to cross a half marathon off your bucket list while giving back.
Wander Project has a Charity Bib Program, which entitles you to free entry into the race in exchange for raising funds for Washington’s National Park Fund! Once you register for the program, Wander Project will provide tools and resources to help you meet your fundraising commitment. Find upcoming events in our calendar below.
Learn more about Wander Project at wanderproject.org.
The Pacific Runderland 5K & Kids Run is a great activity for families and hard-core runners alike to give back to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. The USATF Certified 5k course is an out-and-back paved course along the White River that begins and ends at Roegner Park in Auburn, Washington.
A portion of each entry fee is given to Washington’s National Park Fund to support projects in the parks. Since it began, this event has generated tens of thousands of dollars in funding for the parks, and we are proud to have Pacific Runderland as an Evergreen Partner.
Learn more at pacificrunderlandevents.com.
Dick’s-A-Thon began in 2022 as a celebration of the memory of Ian Cox, an adventurer and lover of the North Cascades (read his story here). Through this truly unique event, participants circumnavigate Seattle via the classic hamburger drive-in, Dick’s, making a 26-mile loop of the city while eating the famed Dick’s menu items along the way.
All proceeds are donated to the Mountaineers and Washington search and rescue organizations, including WNPF. Through this event, thousands of dollars in funding have been donated, and we’re proud to recognize the Dick’s-A-Thon team as a Trailside Partner.
Learn more at dicksathon.com.
We like Washington’s National Parks and the Pacific Northwest. We also like running. So, we thought we’d do something we love, in a place that we love to help preserve something we love.
RAMROD (Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day) is a one-day ultra-marathon cycling event. Put on by the Redmond Cycling Club, it combines the incomparable scenery of Mount Rainier National Park with a challenging course for 800 riders. With 10,000 feet of climbing over 150 miles, this cycling event is not for the faint of heart.
Riders are invited to donate to Washington’s National Park Fund when registering and at packet pickup, and some event tickets are auctioned off with 100% of proceeds (less entry fee) donated. Nearly $200,000 has been raised through this event over the years, and we’re proud to call the Redmond Cycling Club a Trailside Partner.
Learn more on the RAMROD webpage.
Ride the Hurricane is a challenging round-trip bicycle ride up to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. Hosted by our friends at the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, this unique ride offers exclusive, vehicle-free access on your climb from Heart of the Hills up, with several route options available.
Proceeds are split between Washington’s National Park Fund, Peninsula Trails Coalition, and the Chamber, but riders also have the option to make an additional donation during registration. Thousands of dollars in funding have been donated to Washington’s National Park Fund through Ride the Hurricane to date.
Learn more at ridethehurricane.org.
Cheers to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks! Throughout the year we partner up with local breweries for a Pints for the Parks event where a portion of the proceeds from the duration of the event are donated back to Washington’s National Park Fund. It’s always a fun night hanging out with friends and the local community, talking all things Washington’s national parks and adventures. Occasionally we have a guest speaker at this event, but we always have fun trivia and a free raffle!
Interested in brewing up a future Pints for the Parks event at your brewery/cidery/winery? Please reach out to Kristen Oliphant, Events and Partnerships Manager, at kristen@wnpf.org.
Pints for the Parks at Aslan Depot in Bellingham
Cover photo: North Cascades National Park by Lindsey Allison Ganahl, and footer photo (below): Olympic National Park by John Gussman 📷