5K races near Sammamish

The Community Energy Run is a 5K for those seeking a straightforward run or walk directly supporting local utility assistance. Registration fees fund the Community Energy Fund, aiding families in Snohomish County and on Camano Island facing difficulties with utility bills. A virtual participation option is available, allowing individuals to join remotely without attending the event venue. The event welcomes runners, walkers, and community members who wish to offer their support. Participants can engage with sponsors to learn about their backing of local initiatives and view live demonstrations from the Snohomish PUD Water Utility. The core objective is evident: involvement assists in keeping local families warm, secure, and provided for during periods of challenging energy expenses.

Baby Steps 5K is a benefit race supporting The Amelia Center at Children's of Alabama. The event includes a 5K and a 1 Mile memorial run, with all proceeds directed to the center. The race focuses on remembrance and running. Participants may add a loved one's name to the race shirt and memorial signs. Names must be submitted before the shirt-printing deadline to be included on race day.

The Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 is a small private group run in New York City offering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances, along with a 1-mile Family Fun Run. The concept is straightforward: run for the carbs, then enjoy the bagels. Participants can also opt for a virtual 5K, 10K, or half marathon. The in-person races include an eco-registration option that omits a shirt. This event accommodates both running and walking, welcoming all paces and allowing children accompanied by a guardian. Each wave has a participant limit and closes once full, with a waitlist available when capacity is reached. The format is intentionally relaxed, requiring no special equipment or obstacles, focusing solely on the run with coordinators present to assist participants.

The Seattle Night Nation Run is a nighttime 5K held at Lumen Field, structured more like a music event than a typical road race. The organizers refer to the series as the world's first Running Music Festival, including pre-race music, a race bib, a glow necklace, giveaways, and concert access with registration. The course guides runners through live DJ areas, bubble zones, light shows, neon, and black lights, concluding at a main-stage after-party featuring headliner DJs. Over 2 million people globally have participated in Night Nation events. The series also supports Stand Up To Cancer, an organization dedicated to accelerating cancer research and delivering new treatments to patients.

The Pumpkin Spice Run is a fall race day in Seward Park, featuring short, family-friendly distances and pumpkin-season jokes. Runners can choose the 9K Double Shot, 5K Single Shot, 1 Mile Pumpkin Dash, Stroller Dash, or Kid's Race. The main events use coffee-size names, and the stroller option includes a quarter-mile dash for parents and small kids. The course is set entirely within Seward Park, framing the race as a leaf-and-pumpkin outing rather than a serious road-racing test. Participants may pick a pumpkin from a mini pumpkin patch and carry it while they run. Registration includes a fresh Pumpkin Spice Latte at the finish. The event also adds a pumpkin festival with games and face painting for families.

The Where's Bigfoot 5k is an annual 5k trail race held at Redmond Watershed in Redmond. The race begins at 10:00 a.m. following packet pickup and a brief pre-race talk. The event embraces its Bigfoot theme with a lighthearted atmosphere, featuring photo backdrops, race shirts, complimentary professional photos, and finish-line items and merchandise as available. The course follows the main compact hard-dirt trails for the most part. Runners should anticipate typical trail conditions: uneven ground, roots, rocks, dirt, mud, and water may be present. All finishers will be awarded a custom wooden medal crafted by Ridgeway Woodworks. This company utilizes a reclaimed-wood process that diverts nearly all wood, scraps, and shavings from landfills.

The Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash 5K/10K begins and ends on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. This yearly road race includes a 10K, a 5K run/walk, and a Husky Pups Run for children 8 and under. The event is designed for UW alumni, students, staff, families, and casual runners, not exclusively serious racers. The course remains on campus, starting and finishing at UW. Dogs are permitted, aligning with the Husky theme and giving the event a community feel distinct from a typical city race. Proceeds benefit UW students, and members of the UW Alumni Association, UW Retirees Association, UW faculty and staff, and UW students receive registration discounts. The 5K and 10K have previously sold out, indicating sufficient local interest to warrant early registration.

The I Can and I Will Run is a 5K and 10K fun run in Seattle, with the race area centered on Green Lake. It is scheduled for October, and both distances start and finish near the Green Lake Community Center and the adjacent baseball fields. The 5K follows part of the inner Green Lake trail and roads around the lake. The 10K includes Lower Woodland Park and roads around Woodland Park Zoo before rejoining the 5K route. Proceeds benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children's Hospital, which treats children regardless of their families' ability to pay.

The Greenlake 5K is a Seattle 5K race that takes place on the Green Lake loop, beginning on East Green Lake Drive North in October. It includes an elite 5K for runners targeting sub-17-minute finishes, distinct races for middle school and high school students, and a run-or-walk option for other participants. The course follows the Green Lake loop, keeping the race contained and straightforward. Snohomish Running Company organizes the event. Beyond the finish line, Emilia Suarez of Enrgy Collective will lead a group warm-up, Yerbana will offer Yoga in the Park, local vendors will present a Wellness Market, and a DJ dance party will conclude the day.

The Issaquah Schools Foundation Monster Mash 5K begins at 4455 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE in Issaquah, Washington. This Halloween-season 5K supports local schools by raising money for programs serving students across all 27 Issaquah School District schools. It is designed as a family-friendly fundraiser, welcoming all ages and abilities. The course is professionally chip-timed for those seeking a specific time. The route is flat, paved, and out-and-back, suitable for first-time 5K runners, families walking together, and runners aiming for a personal best. Costumes are encouraged. Registrants receive free event photos and raffle tickets, with placement awards for top finishers. Schools can form teams, and the Issaquah Schools Foundation offers a cash prize to the school with the largest team, adding a local-school rivalry element to the Monster Mash theme.

The West Seattle Monster Dash, a Halloween-themed family race, takes place annually in Lincoln Park on the Saturday preceding Halloween. The primary event is a 5K trail run/walk where participants wear costumes. A timing chip is provided for 5K runners, and strollers are permitted on the course. Younger participants have their own shorter races: a 250-meter Kids Dash and a 100-meter Little Monsters Dash for the youngest children. The event supports South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools, with funds directed towards outreach, equity, and tuition assistance. Costumes are a key element of the day, and prizes for the children's dashes are awarded for both speed and attire. Families can also enjoy the Kids Zone, offering games, activities, prizes, and a raffle, making the race function as a community Halloween gathering as much as a traditional 5K.

The Trick or Treat 5K is a Halloween-themed run and walk in downtown Hendersonville, offering both a 5K and a 1-mile distance. The event emphasizes costumes alongside speed; participants are encouraged to dress up, and all finishers receive a medal and a race shirt. The route crosses Hendersonville’s Historic 7th Avenue District, taking participants through a downtown neighborhood instead of a park loop. A large number of costumed participants defines the race's character, and the Fall Festival is located near the finish line for those wishing to continue socializing after the run.