First Annual Richmond Beach “Beach to Bluff, Bust Your Buns” Run

You think you’re tough? Put your butt muscles to the test at the First Annual “Beach to Bluff, Bust Your Buns Run” Sunday, Aug. 17 at 8am at the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Registration begins at 7am.

“This is intense, but possible” said Jack Malek, run organizer and longtime Richmond Beach resident. “I see people out here every day running the 188 stairs, biking the hill or strolling the bluff. This run puts it all together for two miles.”

Lamont Thomas

Richmond Beach’s famous “Running Man” Lamont Thomas serves as Master of Ceremonies. He will kick off the run at the beach. From the Giant Totem, runners will head across the railroad track bridge, up the hill and out to the bluff. They’ll return via the 188 Stairs of Death passing by the popular outdoor Tidal Tempo piano, one of eleven painted pianos strategically located throughout Shoreline for the summer.

While the race isn't timed, participant’s names will be entered into a drawing to win gift cards to local Richmond Beach restaurants and coffee bars. Vendors with free chair massages and other booths will be set up in the parking lot for post-run enjoyment.

If runners aren't too tired, they are invited to stick around for the annual Sandcastle Building contest which begins at nearly the same spot at 11:30am.

Richmond Beach is a neighborhood within the City of Shoreline and home to nearly a dozen popular community events. It was named the Best Place to live by Seattle Met Magazine in 2010.