WIAA District 3 Regional — Documentary Coverage
Westside
Classic 2026
- Event
- Westside Classic — WIAA District 3 Regional
- Date
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM
- Location
- Chambers Creek Properties, University Place WA
- Photographer
- Russell Moore
- Services
- Full-event documentary coverage — every race, every team — plus guaranteed private commissions (one athlete per heat)
Notice of Operations — 2026 Season
The lens follows the race,
not the roster.
I'm on site for the full event — every race, every team, from the first gun to the last chute. But I'm done shooting volume galleries. No 2,000-frame dumps, no bib-searchable archives, no promise of a photo of every athlete who toes the line. That model produced a lot of files and very few photographs worth keeping. Covering the meet as a whole is not the same as photographing every individual in it.
What I shoot now is the meet itself — editorial, free-range, for the culture. The leader committing at the hairpin. The freshman closing on tired legs. The chute at the moment form gives out. I go where the story goes, and the story doesn't check start lists.
The documentary gallery from this meet will be a curated set of selects. Your athlete might be in it. That's the honest deal — and it's exactly why the channel below exists.
- EditorialCoverage follows the narrative of the race — no roster obligations.
- CuratedA tight set of selects, not a volume archive. Every frame earns its place.
- GuaranteedThe only way to guarantee your athlete: a private commission, booked before race day.
Guaranteed Coverage — Private Commission
One athlete. A dedicated shooting plan across multiple course checkpoints, worked around the editorial coverage. Delivered as a private, edited gallery. If they're on the course, they're in the frame — that's the contract.
Commissions by heat · Sat Oct 31
- 9:00 AM1B BoysOpenClaim this heat →
- 9:30 AM2B BoysOpenClaim this heat →
- 10:00 AM1B/2B GirlsOpenClaim this heat →
- 10:30 AM1A GirlsOpenClaim this heat →
- 11:00 AM2A GirlsOpenClaim this heat →
- 11:30 AM1A BoysOpenClaim this heat →
- 12:00 PM2A BoysOpenClaim this heat →
- 12:30 PM3A GirlsOpenClaim this heat →
- 1:00 PM4A GirlsOpenClaim this heat →
- 1:00 PM2 Miles Ambulatory/Unified—
- 1:30 PM2 Miles Ambulatory/Unified—
- 2:00 PM3A BoysBookedEmail for consideration →
- 2:30 PM4A BoysOpenClaim this heat →
One guaranteed athlete per heat. If your heat is booked, email me: I'll consider extra athletes based on current times.
Top Ranked, Heat by Heat
Athletes to Watch
The top-ranked athletes from my photo archive at the schools on this meet's list, grouped by heat and ordered by current-season 5K times on Athletic.net, nothing more. This isn't the entry list, so I can't promise every name is on the line. Tap a card for the stats.
9:00 AM · 1B Boys
11:00 AM · 2A Girls
11:30 AM · 1A Boys
12:00 PM · 2A Boys
12:30 PM · 3A Girls
1:00 PM · 4A Girls
2:00 PM · 3A Boys
2:30 PM · 4A Boys
No top-ranked athletes featured yet: 2B Boys · 1B/2B Girls · 1A Girls
Know Where To Stand
The Course
Two laps around Chambers Creek Properties. Use the layers to switch between satellite and line views, and to see where spectators can stand.
North is up, same as the official course map. Aerial imagery (USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map) shows land cover from when it was flown, so some areas may look different on race day. Spectator spots are approximate.
Spectator spots
Middle corridor
Stay in this area to catch your athlete several times before finding a spot at the finishing chute.
Finish field
The middle area is usually less crowded and you can catch your athlete several times without breaking a sweat.
Quiet spot
For those who want a quieter spot and are willing to run to the finish.
Start + early race
Great viewing spot to catch the start and the early section of the race.
Post-Race
The Documentary Gallery
Coverage pending — selects drop within 72h of the final race
Looking for Westside Classic 2026 photos? This page is where they land. The curated gallery from Chambers Creek publishes right here within 72 hours of the final race — free to browse, personal-use licensing on every frame.
Curated selects from the meet — the story as I found it. This is not a bib-searchable volume archive, and inclusion isn't guaranteed. Media and commercial use by arrangement.
Gallery Opens Post-RaceNeed certainty instead of luck? Book guaranteed coverage before race day →
Straight Answers
FAQ
Will there be photos of every athlete at this meet?
No. I cover the full event — every race, every team — but coverage is editorial and follows the story of the race, not the roster. That's documentary coverage of the meet as a whole, not a guarantee of individual photos of every athlete. Guaranteed photos of a specific athlete require a private commission booked before race day.
How do I guarantee photos of my athlete?
Book a Guaranteed Coverage Commission above. Each heat takes one guaranteed athlete, and booking closes 48 hours before the gun. If your heat is already booked, email me and I'll consider extra athletes based on current times.
When does the documentary gallery go live?
Curated selects publish within 72 hours of the final race. The gallery button on this page activates automatically when they're up.
Can I use the photos commercially?
Gallery images are licensed for personal use. Media, school, and commercial licensing is available — get in touch through the main site.
Does any of my commission fee go anywhere besides your business?
Yes. For every commission booked at $350 or more directly through russell-moore.com, 25% — $87.50 per booking — goes directly to the Washington State Cross Country Coaches Association (WSCCCA) Coaches Scholarship Fund. This applies across Russell's 2026 season coverage, through Leagues and Districts.
