PORT HADLOCK — Naval Magazine Indian Island will host its annual Deer Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, one of the few times Indian Island is open to the general public.
“Deer Run is the one time of the year the installation opens its doors to our friends and neighbors so that all can enjoy the vast history and beauty of Indian Island,” said Rocky Pulley, who took over command of Naval Magazine Indian Island (NAVMAG) on June 29.
“This is my first year participating in the Deer Run,” Pulley said in a press release. “I’ve heard so many wonderful stories about the Deer Run and how our local communities enjoy this event.
Last year’s run brought over 220 people to the island, located across the bay from Port Townsend, the Navy said.
“I personally invite all of our neighbors to come out and join us,” Pulley said.
Pre-registration ends at noon Thursday.
Racers also can register on the day of the event at NAVMAG from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
The cost to register is $5 for those 18 years and over. Participation is free for those 17 and under.
A limited number of Deer Run T-shirts will be available for purchase for $15 on the day of the race.
A 5K race and 1-mile race are planned, with an awards ceremony scheduled for 11:15 a.m.
The 5K will wend through a forested area on the south end of the island.
The 1-mile course is ideal for children, people with special needs and with strollers, the Navy said.
The 5K has competition in six age groups: 17 years and under, 18-29 years old, 30-39 years, 40- 9 years, 50-59 years and 60 years and older.
In the 1-mile walk, the age groups are 7 years and under, 8-12 years, 13-17 years and 18 and older.
The top three male and female racers in each age division will receive awards at the end of the race.
Civilians can pre-register by sending an email to nbkfitness@navylifepnw.com.
The email should include the sender’s name, choose of race, age/division/gender, and T-shirt size if pre-ordering a T-shirt.
Registration also can be done in person at any local Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facility.
Affiliated Navy personnel eligible for MWR programs may register at www.navylifepnw.com using MyFFR activity number 623400.
Eligible MWR patrons include active duty military, full-time reservists, Department of Defense civilians, and military retirees and family members.
Both cash and credit cards will be accepted on race day at NAVMAG. To ensure timely base access at Indian Island, participants are encouraged to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. the day of the race.
Registered participants may enter the main gate at NAVMAG Indian Island starting at 8 a.m. Valid picture identification is required for entry.
For more information, call 360-315-2134, or email nbkfitness@navylifepnw.com.
