Registration underway for Saturday’s Deer Run at Naval Magazine Indian Island

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, July 21, 2015

PORT HADLOCK — Registration is open now for the Navy’s Deer Run at Naval Magazine Indian Island on Saturday.

Beginning at 10 a.m., participants can run and walk a 3.10-mile (5K) course through a forested area on the southern end of Indian Island.

A one-mile course on paved roads also is available to provide an alternative especially for young children, participants with special needs or those with strollers or pets.

The entry fee is $20 with a T-shirt or $15 without a T-shirt.

For those 16 and under, the fee is $15 with a T-shirt and free without one.

There is no guarantee that all participants will receive a T-shirt, so those interested are encouraged to register early.

Online registration can be completed at www.active.com by searching for “Deer Run” in Port Hadlock.

Registration also will be available on-site on the day of the event from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Registered participants will be able to enter the main gate at Indian Island starting at 8 a.m.

Valid picture identification is required for entry. Photography is not permitted on the base.

“This event allows you to run or walk through some beautiful forested areas on Indian Island,” said Cmdr. Nick Vande Griend, commanding officer.

“Thanks to the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports and fitness program team, we are happy to be able to hold this great fitness event on base again this year.”

Last year, more than 140 people participated in Deer Run.

“Even though Deer Run is held primarily for military personnel as a fun way to keep active and be healthy, the community is more than welcome to participate in the run too,” Vande Griend said.

“It makes this fun run that much better to be able to spend it with our friends and neighbors.”