PORT HADLOCK — The Navy will host the annual Deer Run at Naval Magazine Indian Island on Saturday.
Beginning at 10 a.m., participants of all ages will run or walk a 5-kilometer (3.10-mile) non-paved terrain course through a forested area on the southern end of Indian Island.
A 1.2-mile road run also is available and is ideal for young children, participants with special needs or those with strollers or pets.
An awards ceremony is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Those finishing in the Top 3 in each age division earn awards.
The cost for those 18 and older is $10, or $25 for those who want T-shirts. For those 17 and younger, admission is free unless a T-shirt is wanted, in which case it is $15.
Preregistration for this year’s Deer Run is closed.
Registration can be done from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on the day of the race at Naval Magazine Indian Island. Credit cards or cash will be accepted.
“Thanks to the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports and fitness program team, we are honored to host this great fitness event on the 75th year of operation at Indian Island,” said Cmdr. Nick Vande Griend, commanding officer.
No later than 9 a.m.
To ensure timely on-base access at Indian Island, participants are encouraged to arrive no later than 9 a.m. the day of the race.
Registered participants are able to enter the main gate starting at 8 a.m.
A valid picture identification is required for entry.
Photography is prohibited on the base; however, photos are allowed in the area of Crane Point so participants can get pictures crossing the finish line.
Extra T-shirts have been ordered for purchase the day of the race in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Naval Magazine Indian Island.
Participants who have preregistered and ordered a T-shirt can pick up their T-shirts along with their race bibs on the day of the race.
T-shirts are red and come in small, medium, large and extra-large sizes.
Run divisions in the 5K are 17 and younger, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 or older.
Divisions in the shorter run are 7 and younger, 8-12, 13-17 and 18 and older.
Department of Defense-affiliated personnel who are eligible for the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sports and fitness program can 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.
For more information, call the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Fitness Complex at 360-315-2134 or email nbkfitness@navylifepnw.com.
