Couve Clover Run

RUN, GIVE BACK & PARTY on Vancouver’s Waterfront!
Join us for the 12th Annual Couve Clover Run and celebrate in your festive green while running or walking 3, 7 or 10 miles along an extremely fast and scenic course to support local charities! We will make you earn your post-event party, but it will be off the charts hosted by Why Racing Events and other downtown Vancouver Pubs & Breweries.

We believe this is one of the prettiest courses in the Northwest! We’ve designed the 3 miles, Lucky 7 miles and 10-mile courses to take you through some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver and it really highlights our wonderful community including historic Officer’s Row, Fort Vancouver, the Columbian Riverfront, and more. The course is mostly flat with a couple of short hills.

3 Mile:
2017 – Robert McLauchlan 15:22:34

2016 – Francine Neilampa 18:25

7 Mile:
2024 – Cooper Dollens – 40:29

2017 – Allison Wrightson 46:33:74

10 Mile:
2017 – Jason Griffiths 55:20:63

2023 –Alyssa Barrette 59:43

Every runner/walker is a winner in our eyes! But to reward the speedsters, here’s what we’ve come up with:

Awards for the Top 3 Overall Male & Female and Master Champions for all distances

Top 3 Age Group Winners in the following categories
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19yrs, 20-24yrs, 25-29yrs, 30-34yrs, 35-39yrs, 40-44yrs, 45-49yrs, 50-54yrs, 55-59yrs, 60-64yrs, 65-69yrs, 70-74yrs, 75-79yrs, 80+

We will host a virtual awards ceremony for both the live and virtual events on Thursday, March 25th at 7 PM PST. Please check your post race recap for additional information and link. 

There is not a Walking category for awards due to the inability to control adherence to walking only during the event.

Award Criteria:
If you choose to race in the Clydesdale (220+ pounds) or Athena (165+ pounds) categories, you are not eligible for Age Group awards. You must choose one or the other

Couve Clover Run

03/22/2026

9:00 AM sharp – Please show up at 8:30 at the latest to get organized, enjoy all the pre-race entertainment and make sure we start on time.

Couve Clover offers deferrals and race transfers for its participants up to 10 days before the event. Deferrals are available for a $20 fee, and you can transfer to another same year Why Racing Event for a $20 fee.

Here are some instructional links for these actions.

• How Do I Defer my Race?
• How Do I Transfer my Race to Another Person?
• look up my registration and claim it to my account?

 

Prize for Most Festive Costume so think GREEN!

Technical Runner’s t-shirt

Finisher’s Medal

Couve Clover Gloves

Finisher Pint Glass

Swag Bag full of awesome goodies!

Sense of accomplishment – Feels so good!

10 Miler - 9:00 AM

7 Miler - 9:02 AM

3 Miler - 9:04 AM

3 Mile Walk - 9:06 AM

Lucky Leap 1 Miler - 9:07 AM

Can I register on Race Day? Can my friend pick up my packet?

• Can I get a refund? Can I transfer my registration to another race or athlete? All registration and packet pickup related questions can be found under the main navigation heading titled “Registration & Packet Pickup”. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please email us at registration@whyracingevents.com

Are headsets, earbuds or any type of personal music device allowed in this race?

• We prefer for athletes to NOT use music devices to maximize safety, assure a fair competitive environment and assure athletes can hear all course marshal instructions. With that said, we also understand that many athletes rely on music to help endure the challenge of running.  To accommodate the needs of our athletes while still assuring maximum safety and a fair, competitive environment, here is the arrangement that we can accommodate.
  •    If you chose to use a personal music device, we ask that you always keep one ear open for instructions so only one ear-bud should be used at any time.  
  •    We also request that if you chose to use a personal music device that you keep the volume to a minimum to assure all instructions can be heard.  

Will you offer a Bag Check?

• Yes! If you would like to leave items at the start/finish area, we will provide a Bag-check location at Union Chapel. We ask that you place your belongings in a bag with your first and last name and Bib # clearly taped to the outside of the bag so we can easily identify your bag. We will ask you to show your Bib # when you pick up your bag at the finish. Please understand that we can’t be responsible for your valuables so anything of value, please lock in your car.

Can I switch my t-shirt size?

• Getting the shirt sizes accurate for all different body shapes and sizes is extremely difficult! Sometimes shirts run small and sometimes they run big but we often don’t know that until we have them in our hands. If the size of the ‘shirt’ you ordered does not fit, we will be hosting a ‘Shirt’ swap area at the Bag check after the race. We cannot guarantee you will be able to swap but will do our best to accommodate your need.

Can I use roller blades, a bike or skateboard?

• Unfortunately, for liability reasons, no bikes, skateboards or rollerblades are allowed.

Will you offer Awards for Walkers-only?

• We will not be able to provide awards for walkers due to the inability to control adherence to walking only during the event.

How many porta-potties will you have at the start/finish area?

• We’ve ordered Porta-potties for the start/finish! Hopefully, the lines will be minimal!
  
  
• Main Event, Union Chapel and other businesses along Main Street will also have bathrooms available for participants.

How many porta-potties will be on the Course?

• Fortunately, there are plenty of bathroom opportunities along the course. We’ll post signs at each opportunity – typically at about every 2 mile

Where should my family go to cheer me along?

Good spots for your loved ones are:

• Beaches Restaurant (7 & 10 mile)
• Fort Vancouver Area (all races at the start)
• Officer’s Row (all races at the start)
• And of course, the finish line in front of Main Event

Just remind spectators to be careful if they are going to drive along the course to cheer you on at various locations.  And also remind them to make awesome signs for you, bring their cowbells to help keep your energy up and flowers for the finish line! 

Are Dogs allowed on course?

• Unfortunately due to insurance requirements, only Service Dogs are allowed on course and must start at the end of the race after all other participants have started.

Are strollers allowed on course?

• Yes, but due to insurance requirements, strollers must start at the end of the race after all other participants have started.  Our new Lucky Leap One Miler is perfect for those with younger children.  If you want to run with a stroller, you can do the 3 mile course but just start at the very end to help make sure you don’t run into anyone. Your time won’t start until you pass over the timing mat so it won’t affect your race time too much.  The 7 and 10 miles for the kiddos might be a little much especially if the weather is poor. Plus it might be a little dangerous for your fellow walkers and runners to try to maneuver around you because some of the areas overlap and the intersections can be a little tight.

 

Registration package pick-up location changes so pay attention to the times and days listed below.  If you are unable to pick up at any of the times listed below, please email us at registration@whyracingevents.com to make other arrangements.

Packet Pickup -

SATURDAY MARCH 21st 10 AM to 5 PM - Foot Traffic Vancouver

305 SE Chkalov Dr., Vancouver, WA 98683

SUNDAY MARCH 22nd 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Vancouver Waterfront Park

695 Waterfront Way., Vancouver, WA 98660

Here’s a list of great local restaurants to help you carb up on Friday and Saturday night. Be sure to make reservations early!

Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar – One of our Event Sponsors and a local favorite!

Big Town Hero –  One of our Event Sponsors. Visit their Vancouver store on Broadway and Evergreen Blvd.

Beaches – A local favorite spot with an amazing view!

DOSALAS Latin Kitchen & Tequila Bar – DOSALAS brings the flavors of Latin America to the Vancouver Waterfront.

Maryhill Winery Vancouver Tasting Room – An immersive tasting experience in Vancouver’s redeveloped waterfront district

WildFin American Grill  – Watch the river roll by with Mt. Hood in the background as you enjoy casual waterfront dining at its best.

Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar – “Fantastic burgers, great service, and darn good adult beverages!”

Kafiex Roasters Gastro Cafe – A specialty coffee shop and roastery on Waterfront Way

The Yard Milkshake Bar – Check out their Vancouver Waterfront location!

Airfield Estates Winery Vancouver Tasting Room – Visit their tasting room on Waterfont Way

McMenamins on the Columbia – Great food and beer with a stunning view of the Columbia River!

The Cove Restaurant – A hidden gem of a restaurant located on the east end of our 10 mile race course!

There is so much to do in our beautiful city of Vancouver WA. Make it a full weekend and enjoy so much of what our city and the surrounding area has to offer.

View the following video for a glimpse of all there is to do in Vancouver WA. Plus Portland OR is literally right across the river so come for the weekend or stay a week or more and soak it all in!

For our out of town guests, if you are flying, you will need to schedule your flight arriving into Portland Oregon. The event start and finish and local hotels are a 20 minute cab ride from the airport.

Homewood Suites

Book your reservation*

Call our front desk directly at (360) 750-1100

701 S.E. Columbia Shores Blvd., Vancouver, Washington, 98661, USA

Lucky Leap 1 Miler: T-Shirt

3 Mile: Technical T-Shirt

3 Mile Walk: T-Shirt

Lucky 7 Miles: Technical T-Shirt

10 Miles: Technical T-Shirt

Virtual 3 Miler: T-Shirt

Virtual 7 Miler: T-Shirt

Virtual 10 Miler: T-Shirt