Fort Casey Running Camp
Early bird discount ends June 1st.
Set on Whidbey Island near Coupeville, Washington, Fort Casey Running Camp is a high school cross country experience limited to 60 athletes. Train with an expert coaching staff, run scenic forest and waterfront trails, and take part in a special midweek trip to Port Townsend. Come build fitness, friendships, and confidence for the season ahead.
Exploration, play, and building confidence
Age: High School | Ages 13–18
We offer the Commuter-Day Camper for $575, early bird ends June 1st $475
Geared for young athletes who want to deepen their skills, embrace healthy competition, and build lasting connections. Campers engage in advanced running clinics, mentor-led workshops, and fun activities for all abilities.
Includes: Cabin lodging, all meals/snacks, daily multi-sport sessions, evening campfires, and full supervision.
Dates
Monday through Friday
July 27-31st, 2026
Time
Check in by 3:00 pm on Monday. Depart 11:30 am on Friday
Commuters arrive 7:00 am Pickup at 9:00 pm
Location
Fort Casey - Coupeville, Washington
Some things to expect at camp
Camp Life
You'll wake up no later than 7:00 am and out the door for your morning run at 7:15am
The scenery may be different every day as the coaches switch up the trails.
There are hills.
You may see some deer and other wildlife. Humpback Whales and Transient Orcas can be sited from shore in July.
If you're up for it there is an afternoon run.
Wondering about the food. Tasty and amazing!
Trip to Port Townsend
Expect some fun on the ferry and the trip over and back.
Bring some $ in case you want to buy something. There are shops and you may want to buy something to remember the experience.
There will be a sand castle competition. Get some ideas going.
Learn
Be prepared to take notes.
There will be experts on nutrition, goal setting, race tactics, journaling, etc.
Warming up before a race. Gear for cross country. Best shoes for every course.
Coach Tyson & Pre - Fun
If you have questions about Steve Prefontaine this is your chance. Coach Tyson was Pre's roommate at the University of Oregon and has all the stories. The way he trained. What motivated him. What kind of ice cream he liked. About the Olympics.
Movie night. Skit night. Bonfires
Camp Schedule
Monday – Arrival + Kickoff
Check-in and room assignments
Staff welcome + week overview
Easy group run around camp
Dinner + team-building games
Lights out
Tuesday – Training + Team Culture
Morning featured run (The Bluff Run)
Breakfast + goal-setting session
Training talk: hydration + heat safety
Afternoon team competitions
Evening trivia + movie night
Wednesday – Coaching + Inspiration
Morning loops around Fort Casey
Guest speaker: training mindset + capacity
Olympian panel discussion
Circuits: hills, core, drills
Ice cream social + team events
Thursday – Port Townsend Adventure Day
Morning trail run + pack lunch
Ferry trip to Port Townsend
Run to Fort Worden
Beach Olympics + sandcastle challenge
Evening skits + camp tradition night
Friday – Race + Closing Celebration
Pack up + final warm-up
Doris Heritage Camp Classic race
Awards + closing remarks
Departure with parents
Camp Location
❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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Located on Whidbey Island Fort Casey was military post and is now operated by the YMCA.
It's near Coupeville, in Washington State.
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Bunk beds and four to a room. Cabins have electricity, bunk beds, and storage areas. Campers stay in age-appropriate cabins based on grades and gender and are under the supervision of our adult camp counselors. Learn more about Fort Casey at the YMCA site.
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Basic Schedule for Each Day with variations
7:00 Wake Up
7:15 Morning run on one of the many routes on the island
9:30 Breakfast
11:00 Speaker
12:30 Lunch
2:00 Speaker
3:30 Activity, Drills, Team Competition
5:00 Options for a 2nd run, free time, prep for skit
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Meet in Auditorium
8:00 Skits-Ice Cream Social-Team Competitions
10:00 In your rooms
10:30 Light out
Thursday
Trip to Port Townsend with a sand castle competition.
Check out the shops.
Friday
XC race, awards, and depart at 11:30 -
Let us know when you register or make a note in the contact form. We'll do our best.
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Fort Casey has a dining hall and all meals are prepared by their team. We'll provide other snacks in between and in the evening.
