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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Bill Burby Inspirational 5K Run/Walk

A 44-year-old island race that opens Vashon's century-old Strawberry Festival, with runners heading uptown afterward for strawberry shortcake and the parade.

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Iconic tradition · Vashon, WA

Bill Burby Inspirational 5K Run/Walk is a landmark running tradition in Vashon, Washington, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sat, July 18, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:30 AM
Strawberry Festival Saturday in mid-July
Where
VES Fields (Harbor School)
15920 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon, WA 98070 · King
Directions
Entry
$30 adults / $25 youth
Register
Organized by
Bill Burby Fun Run Association
44th annual in 2026
Official siteRegisterDirections

What to expect

  • island race
  • ferry access
  • strawberry festival
  • strawberry shortcake after
  • youth scholarships

2026 Season completed

Saturday, July 18, 2026

  • Sat, July 18, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Reached by ferry from Seattle or Tacoma, the 5K honors a former Vashon High coach and funds island youth athletics and scholarships.

The run

Distances
5K
Occasion
Vashon Strawberry Festival
Season
Summer
Benefits
Vashon youth athletics and scholarships

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.