Running event to honor late Kelso dentist returns in June

The third annual Steve Pond Memorial Father's Day Run/Walk is scheduled for the Saturday before Father's Day.

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The event is hosted by the Cowlitz Valley Runners to honor the memory of the late Kelso dentist, husband and father who unexpectedly died while jogging the Pacific Way Trail in 2024.

The event also honors fathers and families of all types, according to an event notice.

The running group describes Pond in a notice as a "beloved member of our community whose love for family, recreation and dedication to making a difference touched the lives of all who knew him."

The event is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to noon on June 20, starting at Martin Dock at Longview's Lake Sacajawea.

Pond, Steven

Steven Pond

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., and opening marks will begin at 8:45 a.m.

At 9 a.m., the 1K starts and a half hour later, the 5K begins.

At 11 a.m., a celebration will be held.

The event will include raffles and awards.

Funds from the event will support the Steve Pond Memorial Fund for high school scholarships and other local community organizations.

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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 4:31 AM.