The Bill Burby Inspirational Fun Run will return in full at this year’s Strawbery Festival, after being modified due to COVID for the past two years. This summer’s race will mark the 40th year of the race, which honors Bill Burby, a former Vashon High School coach and teacher of health, who influenced many young people toward healthy living. Burby died in 1989.

A second aim of the race is to provide funds to be used by island sports programs and scholarships. Another historic feature is the continuation of the “Run for Ryan” program.

This program honors the life of Ryan Krug, a dedicated high school runner who died tragically and suddenly in 2013.

The race/walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16. Find out more and register at billburbyrace.com.