Wednesday Run Club
Come join the free flostate run club every Wednesday night at 6pm throughout the summer!
This is a free run club available to all levels. We will have 3-mile and a 5-mile options with leaders pacing for all levels. If you are new to running or just getting back into it this is a perfect way to kickstart your summer, connect with other islanders, and explore the island!
We will generall meet in the farmer’s market green space across the street from the flostate running shop. The last Wednesday of each month we will meet at the VHS track for some speedier work! A quick mobility warm-up and then we will be off!
Vashon Turkey Trot
Vashon Turkey Trot - 9am on Thanksgiving - Meet at the Village Green!
Join us for the FREE Vashon Island Turkey Trot happening on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00am! The 5k loop course runs through Vashon town into island center forest and back again, starting and ending at the Village Green in town.
Donations will be accepted via cash or venmo to support island running programs. We will also have a food donation bin accepting non-perishable food to be donated to the local food bank. Winners will receive a special hat to commemorate their accomplishment.
All runners (and supporters) can enjoy 10% off the entire store at Flostate Running from 10:00am - 11:00am after the event!
Burma Hill Climb
As our esteemed President (and known Vashon fan), Teddy Roosevelt stated, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life.”
The hardest thing you’ll do all year. On day 1. The Burma Hill is an iconic PNW climb, featuring twists and turns, up and downs, and lung busting grades over its 1.4mile length. Start at the bottom, end at the top. Simple. Easy. Painful.
The men’s and women’s champions will be legends, earning a place on the Burma Cup, and having their success displayed in the shop for the rest of the year. Hail to the victors!
We are working on sponsors to provide prizes and raffles for all the brave souls who attend. $20 entry fee payable in cash or card day of will get you a custom Burma Hill Climb bandana and bragging rights over all your friends. Polar plunge to follow at noon!
New Year’s Day. 11:00am. Burma Road on Vashon Island. This is going to be terrible. I can’t wait.
Spring Awakening Backyard Ultra
Backyard Ultra and Relay!
The spring equinox is calling! Come test yourself against the forces of light and dark in an event unlike any you have done before.
Individuals can choose a 6hour (25miles), 12hour (50miles), or 24hour (100mile) option. The 6hour section can be completed at anytime during the 24hour event, while the 12hour particpants will choose between 12 hours of light (7:14am-7:14pm) or 12 hours of dark (7:14pm-7:14am).
If a relay is more your vibe, you can enter with up to 8 members on your team. As long as someone from your team completes each yard, you are good to go! It’s up to you how you structure and execute your team plan.
Logistics
The race will be begin at sunrise (7:14am) and each runner will have exactly one hour to complete the 4.167 mile island center forest loop course. If a runner fails to return within the hour, they are eliminated from the race. Runners can complete the course at whatever pace they choose, but they MUST finish the loop and be at the starting line to start the next race within 60 minutes. A new race will begin every hour on the hour (8:14am., 9:14am., 10:14am. and so on…) for up to 24hours. If a runner fails to make it to the start line at the top of the hour, that runner is eliminated.
The start/finish area, aid station, portajohns and team tent space will all be in the field behind O-Space (18870 103rd Ave SW). There will be space to have your own individual setup of tents, chairs, cooking supplies, etc. Runners are allowed a crew but no pacers are allowed on course. Power outlets are not available, so please plan on bringing your own power source, if needed. We will have a full aid station at the start/finish area.
Aid Station/Support
We will have one fully stocked aid station at the Start/Finish line.
Aid Station Items for runners (subject to change/while quantities last):
Fluids: Water, Electrolyte Powders
Soda: Coke, Sprite, etc.
Sweets: Cookies, Fig Newtons, Rice Krispy Treats
Salty: Pretzels, Chips
Fruit: Bananas, Oranges
Medical: Ice, Bandages, Vasoline, Band Aids (limited), etc. ( NO NSAIDS e.g. ibuprofen)
We will be cooking meals throughout the event! (lunch, dinner, breakfast for all present): Quesadillas, Hot dogs, Soup, Noodles, Pancakes, etc.
Included in Registration
Spring Awakening Backyard Ultra T-shirt (4 included with team registration)
Custom bib
Fully stocked aid station
24hrs of food for runners and crew members
Commemorative Koozie to take after your last lap
Unique sticker and magnet to show your achievement
24 hour emergency support
Safe, well marked course
Individual 24hr (100mile) finishers will receive a custom prize!
Register now at the Ultrasignup Link below!
If you prefer to volunteer you can sign-up to help at the link below as well!
Vashon Dock to Dock 15mile run and relay
Event Description
Vashon Dock to Dock - 15 Mile Run
Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Vashon Island, WA
One island. Two ferries. One unforgettable challenge.
Join us for the Vashon Dock to Dock 15 Mile Run, a point-to-point adventure across the length of Vashon Island. Starting at the South End Ferry Dock in Tahlequah and finishing at the North End Ferry Dock, runners will traverse scenic island roads, rolling hills, towering forests, and breathtaking Puget Sound views.
The route follows Vashon’s picturesque west side highway and features the legendary Burma Hill Climb, a challenging ascent that rewards runners with some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. The Vashon Dock to Dock Run offers a memorable test of endurance and grit, while experiencing Vashon Island from top to bottom.
Not ready to tackle all 15 miles yourself? Grab some friends and sign up for the 3-Person Team Relay, with each runner covering approximately five miles. The team member who volunteers to run the Burma Hill segment will receive a special Burma Hill Climb patch to commemorate their effort!
Race Highlights
15-mile point-to-point course
Start at Tahlequah Ferry Dock
Finish at North End Ferry Dock
Scenic west-side island route
The iconic Burma Hill Climb
3-Person Team Relay option
Fully supported aid stations
Finisher celebration at the finish line
All paces welcome.
Run it solo. Relay it with friends. Experience Vashon Island from dock to dock.
Optional shuttles will be provided to bring runners from the north end to the start line at the Tahlequah ferry, to bring finishers back to the south end for the tacoma ferry, and to bring relay runners to/from checkpoints.
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3500250186340609018
Signup:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Vashon/VashonDockToDock15mileAndRelay
Foss Miller Memorial All-Comers Track Meet
On Thursday, July 2nd, the Vashon Track Boosters, along with Flostate Running, will be hosting a Memorial All-Comers Track Meet to honor the legacy of Foss Miller, the long-time track coach who passed away in April.
This meet is open to all ages and abilities, and will be a great chance for everyone to dust off their running (or throwing or jumping!) shoes and come out to the track for a night to honor Foss and raise money for the Foss Miller memorial fund.
You can register on site for any events or relays you would like to run. $25 entry gets you up to 4 events. We will collect fees onsite, cash or card.
Flostate will be raffling off tons of gear including shoes, apparel, nutrition products, and more!
Note: We will be hand timing all events
Reach out if you have any questions!