Gap2Gap 2023
The Adult Gap2Gap and the Junior Gap2Gap are relay races that directly support and highlight recreation on the Yakima Greenway. Both races consist of four legs that can be completed solo or as a team and spans the Yakima area from the Heart of the Greenway at Sarg Hubbard park following the Yakima River to the Union Gap, through Hop fields and shrub steppe to the Selah Gap and back to the Sarg Hubbard Park. Participants are challenged both by the course and to be the top fundraiser for the Yakima Greenway Foundation.
Awards will be presented at Sarg Hubbard Park following the conclusion of the race. We will have food, entertainment and a beer garden on site. Each participant will get a one food and one drink ticket for after the race.
Junior Gap2Gap
Junior Gap2Gap is a relay race that directly supports and highlights recreation on the Yakima Greenway. Go solo or get your team together to run, bike, obstacle course & kayak*! And for the first time, if you register for Gap2Gap, you will automatically be entered into the Junior Yakima Mile! We are excited to partner with Hogback Development to encourage kids to get outside and have some fun!
Each participant will receive a complimentary water and lunch after the race! Awards and family fun entertainment following the race. All team racers must be in the same age group to compete together - No exceptions. Maps, packet pickup dates and more information will be sent the first week of May.
8:00 to 8:40AM - Check In with registration
8:45AM - Mandatory pre-race meeting Any changes to the day’s schedule or courses will be announced at this time. A responsible member from each team MUST attend so they can pass this information on to other team members.
9:00AM - 13 & 14 year olds
9:15AM - 11 & 12 year olds
9:30AM - 9 & 10 year olds
9:40AM - 7 & 8 year olds (No Kayak - 4th leg will be in the obstacle course)
*Kayak: Ages 9 to 14 will complete ONE lap around the pond - staying on the OUTSIDE of the buoys. Ages 7 & 8 will not complete the kayak portion of the race.
The Yakima Mile
The Yakima Mile brings world-class Olympians, NCAA Champion Runners and any others who are ready to run their fastest mile...ever!
Runners of all ages and abilities are also welcome. Families, kids and even dogs are encouraged to participate and enjoy a fun and high-energy event.
Adult Gap2Gap
Gap2Gap is a relay race that directly supports and highlights recreation on the Yakima Greenway. The race consists of four legs, running, mountain/road cycling and kayaking, that can be completed solo or as a team. Test your endurance while you enjoy all the beautiful scenery that Yakima Greenway and our Valley has to offer. Please see course maps below.
7:45 A.M. Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at Sarg Hubbard Park
8:00 A.M. Race Begins
*All racers must arrive at the mountain bike portion of the race by 11:30AM. Sweepers will be on the course to assist anyone that needs help or assistance getting back to Sarg Hubbard Park.
Awards will be presented at Sarg Hubbard Park following the conclusion of the race. We will have food, entertainment and a beer garden on site. Each participant will get a one food and one drink ticket for after the race.
2023 Course Maps
Adult Gap2Gap 2022 Results
Thats a wrap on Gap2Gap 2022! Judging by all the smiles, it was a huge success. We want to thank all the juniors and adults that competed in this community tradition as well as all of the families and friends that came to Sarge Hubbard to cheer them on.
Junior Gap2Gap 2022 Results
7-8 Age Group
Individual Boys:
- 1. "Jimothy Diamondboy"
- 2. Thomas Luft
- 3. Paxton Maybee
Team:
- 1. Three Musketeers
- 2. Shooting Stars
- 3. Team Tie Dye
9-10 Age Group
Individual Boys:
- 1. Forest Johnson
- 2. Rowdy Elliott
Boys Team:
- 1. Bull Cow
- 2. Team Unstoppable
- 3. Team Go Hawks
Girls Team:
- 1. Fierce Four
- 2. Cheetah Chicks
- 3. Girls with Grit
11-12 Age Group
Individual Boys:
- 1. Canyon Holt
- 2. Nathan Lund
- 3. Henry Johnson
Individual Girls:
- 1. Hadley Hanchett
- 2. Elsie Hopkins
- 3. Sunny Bolles
Boys Team:
- 1. Bucket Hat Boys
- 2. Hide & Seek Champions
- 3. Beach Boys
Girls Team:
- 1. Locked & Loaded
13-14 Age Group
Individual Boys:
- 1. Logan Holt
- 2. Casey Smith-Apperson
- 3. Joshua Stand
Individual Girls:
- 1. Presley Weatherley
- 2. Natalie Richardson
- 3. Alison Fries
Girls Team:
- 1. Final Four
- 2. Hopkins
- 3. Santa Slayers
Mixed Team:
- 1. Slim Shadys
Adult Gap2Gap 2022 Results
Ironman Results:
- 1. Kellen Hopkins 2:24
- 2. Bob Nass 2:33
- 3. Nathan Arrigoni 2:34
- 4. Emmett Lolley 2:43
- 5. David Paulson 2:50
- 6. Jose Farias 3:45
- 7. Jeremy Wuitshick 4:15
Iron 50+:
- 1. Hamilton Licht 3:41
Open Team
- 1. Team Systole 2:23 (John Place, Kyle Hopkins, Whit Peters)
- 2. Too Gap 2:37 (Adam Collinsworth, Mark Maples, Sean Bernfield, Greg Merrell)
- 3. Bearded Monkey 2:39 (Lance Reese, Jackson Reese, Kyle Weaver, Luke Thompson)
- 4. Carpe Diem 2:42 (Ross Bethel, Chris Lynch, Brad Lancaster, Craig Edgar)
- 5 Taylor Strong 2:45 (Joe Stump, Brian Cliett, Jordan Cliett, Ryan Young)
- 6 Team Brenmo 2:47 (Gary Modine, Erik Brennecke, Kylie Bartel)
- 7. The People Vs Paulson 2:59 (Kate Prengaman, Tyler Pieters, Amy Richmond, Dan Richmond)
- 8. Worst Pace Scenario 3:48 (Thomas Cree, Lori Fisk, Michael Gonzalez, Noel Garcia)
Much thanks for the continued support from Roy Farms, Academy Mortgage Corporation, Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors, Northwest Cherries, Les Schwab Tire Centers, Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, Gesa Credit Union, Banner Bank, G.S. Long Company, HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., McDonald's, Boy Scouts of America, Alegria & Company, P.S., CPAs, Bora Architecture & Interiors, Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Central Washington Pediatric Dentistry, Pacific Power, Moss Adams Careers, UsBank, Heritage Bank, Trout Unlimited, Conover Insurance, Kiwanis Club of Yakima - Downtown, Wray's Marketfresh IGA, Burger King, Cherry River Farm and Yakima Family Fun Center.
***Photos courtesy of the Yakima Herald Republic