Name: Girlfriends Run Half Marathon
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18

Vancouver's first rooftop bar, Witness Tree Lounge is located at the top of Hotel Indigo on the waterfront. With sweeping views of the Columbia River and the Portland skyline, the lounge offers an elevated dining experience with indoor and outdoor balcony seating.

Witness Tree Lounge

Vancouver's first boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo Vancouver is a modern lodging experience on the north shore of the Columbia River with 138 guest rooms and suites. The building also houses popular Portland steakhouse El Gaucho, Seattle mainstay 13 Coins, and quippy Hood River winery Evoke (formerly Naked Winery).

Hotel Indigo Vancouver Waterfront

With the same attention to great food and customer service as the adjoining 13 Coins Restaurant, Coins Coffee House brings renowned coffee and espresso drinks to the waterfront in a fast-casual format. With indoor and outdoor seating, the coffee is sourced from Seattle-based traditional Italian roaster Caffe D'Arte.

13 Coins

A Seattle mainstay since 1967, 13 Coins is expanding to the Vancouver Waterfront with a two-story, 4,865-square-foot restaurant on the north side of the Hotel Indigo. Named one of the nation’s top destinations for late night dining by the Food Network, experience its famed high-backed booths, swiveling captain’s chairs, and exhibition kitchen.

El Gaucho is part of Hotel Indigo on Vancouver, Washington’s renovated Columbia River waterfront. The Northwest's premiere steakhouse occupies 8,500 sq. ft. of restaurant space on the bottom floor, as well as the 8th floor terrace bar with patio (Witness Tree Lounge). Featuring the legendary service and exceptional quality for which the company is known, the menu includes El Gaucho classics including tableside Caesar Salad, Chateaubriand for two, and Bananas Foster.

El Gaucho

Evoke makes premium evocative wines with attention to detail, vineyard diversity, and intentional blending practices that make their award winning wines fabulous! The wine list includes Evoke label releases as well as their Oh! Orgasmic wines and Bubbly. We offer nibbles and bites and a lot of evocativity – that positive energy that evokes love and adventure right on the waterfront! Enjoy!

Evoke Winery

Located along the beautiful Vancouver Waterfront, Shinsen Sushi & Lounge is taking Japanese cuisine to new heights. Our Executive Chef and his team curate seasonal signature rolls with emphasis on bringing together traditional Japanese cooking techniques, with a twist, to create a unique experience for every guest. Our bar features some of Japans finest Japanese Whiskey and Sake along highlighting signature cocktails like the Smoked Shinsen Old Fashion.

Shinsen Sushi & Lounge

The Ruse Brewing's Crust Collective offers a family-friendly taproom and the popular Portland brewery’s first foray into food service with a Detroit-style pizza theme.

Ruse Brewing’s Crust Collective

An emerging Washington winery, Valo Cellars showcases the purity of the state's grapes by focusing on Bordeaux and Rhône variety wines, as well as Burgundian style Chardonnays. They are also excited to create Pinot Noirs from both sides of the Columbia Valley as a way to enjoy, compare, and contrast the strengths of Washington and Oregon Pinots. A special selection of Massalto wines are also available.

Valo Cellars & Massalto Wine

A Shark Tank-accelerated company, The Yard Milkshake Bar expands to the west coast with a spot at the Vancouver Waterfront. Choose a pre-designed creation or build-your-own with 25 ice cream flavors, 60 toppings, and eight edible cookie doughs. Gluten-free, diary-free, and vegan options are also on the menu.

The Yard Milkshake Bar

Operating as a tasting room during the day and a wine bar at night, Brian Carter Cellars brings its blended wines with European-style flavors to the Vancouver Waterfront. Hailing from Woodinville, the new 1,233-square-foot space on the ground floor of the Rediviva building has views of the Columbia River.

Brian Carter Cellars

Originating in Richland, WA, family-owned Barnard Griffin brings their carefully-crafted wines to the Vancouver Waterfront in a beautifully inviting space.

Barnard Griffin Winery

Vancouver WA provides the perfect blend of [outdoor adventure](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ "outdoor recreation"), [urban activities](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/neighborhoods/downtown/ "Downtown Vancouver WA"), and [accessibility](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/community-profile/accessible-travel-vancouver/ "Accessible Travel"). Conveniently located between the picturesque Cascade Mountains and the mighty Columbia River, Vancouver is a sports lover's playground.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor sports, Vancouver WA has the advantage! Your athletes will compete with pride at our amazing natural [venues](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/sports/venues/ "Sports Venues") and diverse sporting facilities. Vancouver offers boundless options for teams of all sports and sizes, which is why past events run the gauntlet from the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/ "Fort Vancouver") and the Lucas Oil National Motocross Series at [Washougal MX Park](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/washougal-motocross-park/2139/ "Washougal Motocross Park") to the US Rowing Northwest Junior District Championships at [Vancouver Lake](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/vancouver-lake-park/ "Vancouver Lake").

We also work with local sports leagues to grow their programming, raise awareness for events, and assist with securing venues and hotel rooms. Some of our many sports partners include Columbia Premier, Ridgefield Raptors, HoopSource Basketball and the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club.

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The 20th Annual Girlfriends Run offers a Half Marathon, 10K & 6K designed specifically for women to get together to do something good for themselves and to help support a very important women’s cause.

We started this event to honor and support one of our BFFs, Joleen Skarberg, who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and continues to run it every year with her daughters, sisters, nieces, cousins and girlfriends! Watch for her – she’ll be wearing #1!

About half the gals run, half walk and many do a combination of running and walking. It doesn’t matter how you get to the finish line, as long as you get there! 🙂

Are you a male who would like to support this race? You CAN join two ways. One – by becoming a Pink Brigade Guy and raise donations for Pink Lemonade Project. Two – by being part of a corporate team. We love to see everyone support this race.

Girlfriends Run Half Marathon

Experience the thrill of competitive tennis at USTA PNW NTRP Sectional Championships, from November 6-8, 2026, in the vibrant city of Vancouver, WA! Set against the backdrop of the stunning Pacific Northwest, this prestigious event invites tennis enthusiasts and players to showcase their skills in a spirited showdown. Hosted by the renowned USTA-PNW, this championship promises exhilarating matches, camaraderie, and an unforgettable atmosphere for players and spectators alike.

Whether you're aiming for victory or cheering from the sidelines, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Don’t miss your opportunity to compete or witness top-tier tennis talent in action. Registration is now open, so secure your spot today and prepare for an unforgettable weekend of sport, community, and passion at 5300 E 18th St. Join us for an event where athletic excellence meets the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest!

USTA PNW NTRP Sectional Championships

Established in 1904, the USTA Pacific Northwest is one of 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, the governing body of tennis. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, the USTA PNW is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the Pacific Northwest.  Operating in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and northern Idaho USTA PNW over 25,000 individual adult and junior members and over 200 organization members and providers, such as tennis facilities and community tennis associations, who also help us to promote the sport. 

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