The New Challenges: Humboldt Bay 5K Challenge

Reed is one of the founders of HRRAY as well as the cross country and track coach at College of the Redwoods. He and his teams support HRRAY by helping put on events.

Jack is one of the founders of HRRAY. He is a retired middle school teacher and has coached cross country and track and field since 1980.

Sarah is a kindergarten teacher at Blue Lake School in Humboldt County.  She is the third founder of HRRAY and is a great leader and motivator.

Alysia has coached track and field and cross country.  Her son and daughter have both been involved in the program.  

Davita McGoldrick has been involved with the youth program for many years, organizing cross country races and inspiring young runners, such as Yogi Trieu (above).  She is currently working with both the Jacoby Creek and Arcata High cross country teams.

HRRAY is the youth organization for the Six Rivers Running Club which is Humboldt County's largest running club.

The Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise has sponsored the Humboldt Cross Country Championships for many years.

HRRAY depends on local coaches to put on events.  Lanore Bergenske, Sarah Elie, Alysia Davidson, Davita McGoldrick, Denise Walker Brown, Mark Huschle

Humboldt Sponsors is a local Humboldt County organization that provides grants for local activities.  They have chosen to support HRRAY since 2019.

Humboldt State Track and Field puts on two track and field meets during our season. The first meet is a K-4 meet and the second is for 5th-8th graders. It is a great opportunity for youth runners to run on a high-quality track.