A Husky legend known in part for some long passes is challenging runners to go the distance.

The first Sonny Sixkiller 6k and 16k run/walk events are set for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, on the Waterfront Trail at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles.

In what organizers hope is an annual event, the races are held in conjunction with the Sonny Sixkiller Husky Celebrity Golf Classic at The Cedars at Dungeness golf course (July 24) and will feature Sixkiller, who will participate in the event.

Participants can register at www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=42579; cost is $35 for the 6k and $45 for the 16k.

All proceeds benefit the Olympic Medical Center Foundation.

“Ever since we started the golf tournament in 2011, I’ve wanted to do this,” Sixkiller said. “We plan to have several of the former Husky athletes who will be here for the golf tournament at the event.”

Sixkiller was a dynamic college quarterback who turned around the University of Washington Husky football program and led the nation in passing in 1970. He also was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on Oct. 4, 1971.

Sixkiller annually lines up a who’s who list of over 30 Husky legends to play in the golf tournament, including Bob Schloredt, Nesby Glasgow, Marques Tuiasosopo, Robin Earl and Steve Emtman. Also participating will be former Port Angeles High School player Scott Jones, who is the only Roughrider to have played in the NFL, that coming after a successful career as a tight end and offensive tackle at Washington.