:: FAQ

Who are you? Port Townsend Running Club consists of runners and joggers from all walks of life. Our primary mission is to link runners with other runners, giving them opportunities to train together, race together, and hang out together. Though we have an assortment of far-reaching goals, our chief objective is to bring runners together and contribute to a sense of community among Jefferson County residents.

Who can join? Anyone with a connection (geographical or otherwise) to Jefferson County can join. Although our club bears the name of Port Townsend, we welcome runners and joggers from Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Irondale, Port Ludlow, Shine, Brinnon, and all points in between. More importantly, although we boast a fast runner or two, we invite everyone to run with us, hares and slugs alike. All you need to join is enthusiasm and the ability to play well with others.

How do I join? You can start by contacting us. We'll have a couple simple questions for you, and then we can go from there.

Does it cost money to join? Membership is free (no dues or obligations). But if you want a uniform to race in or a T-shirt to train in, you'll have to fork over a small sum. For now, we're relying on volunteerism and the generosity of our members to support this web site and any club-related expenses or activities.

How is PT Running involved in the community? At the moment, we simply offer a gathering place for runners. The future, though, is wide open. Several ideas are on the table, including staging all comers meets and road races, creating a scholarship fund, contributing to trail maintenance and advocacy (we are affiliated with the Jefferson Trails Coalition), etc. Our first order of business will be to offer local runners more opportunities to race in Jefferson County.

DISCLAIMER: PT Running is a not-for-profit organization based in Port Townsend, Washington. Visitors are welcome to copy and distribute any information from this site.