Event Description

This race is traditionally held in Skamokawa, WA around The Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge which is home to the Columbia Whitetail Deer. The Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, in addition to protecting endangered deer is also a wintering area for waterfowl on the Pacific flyway. This race is sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H Leaders Council. The Washington State University 4-H Youth Development Program is a county-based program with educational support from the University. Youth age kindergarten through 19 years are involved in learning life skills through working in project areas with adult volunteer leaders. 4-H encourages responsibility, decision-making, record keeping, and teamwork. This event is a fundraiser for the Wahkiakum County based 4-H program and all proceeds will be used to benefit the county program.