5K races near Yelm

Fall Frolic is a 5K and Fun Run in Beverly, Massachusetts, held at Lynch Park and open to runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. The race supports every Beverly public elementary school, with proceeds directed to educational programs and classroom resources through the local school community. The course starts and finishes at Lynch Park, following Beverly’s traditional homecoming route. It is primarily a community school fundraiser: families, students, PTO supporters, casual runners, and experienced 5K racers can all share the same route while raising money for Beverly’s elementary schools.

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 Haunted Hustle 5K & 10K is a Halloween-themed run held at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, situated on the Burlington-Oakville border in Ontario. Participants can select between the 5K or 10K race. Children have the option of a 1K Fun Run, and those not running can walk the 5K loop. The event is designed for families and competitive runners alike, offering medals to all 5K, 10K, and 1K participants, alongside age-group and gender prizes in the main races. The course winds through the park's natural trails, featuring autumn colours as the backdrop instead of an urban setting. Costumes are encouraged, with specific awards for the fastest 5K and 10K runners in full costume, covering adult and under-18 divisions. This event supports Gore Park Community Outreach, an organization dedicated to combating hunger and food insecurity in Hamilton, Burlington, and surrounding areas, aiming to raise $40,000 in donations and net revenue. Activities available include face painting, a bounce castle, pumpkin decorating, and hot dogs, with dogs also permitted.

The Celebrate Veterans 5K is a run/walk in Pierce County on the Pipeline/Orange Trail, starting at 84th and Pipeline Road. It begins in the morning, with race-day packet pickup before the start, and the distance is a straightforward 5K for runners and walkers rather than a long-distance race. The event is built around honoring service members and remembering Americans still missing in action. It partners with Project Recover, a group that works to locate and bring home missing American service members, and the race points to the roughly 81,000 who remain unaccounted for.

The Holmes Chiropractic Care Gig Harbor Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning race in Gig Harbor, Washington. It begins at 8 a.m. from Judson Street near 3118 Judson St. This is a community turkey trot, not an elite-only event. RFID bib timing is handled by Tortoise & Hare Race Timing, with chip-start timing so each runner’s clock begins when they cross the start line. Packet pickup is available the afternoon before at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, or from 7 a.m. on race morning at the Judson Street start area. Participants are asked to bring two cans of food, no glass jars. Proceeds support BackPack for Kids, FISH Food Bank, and scholarships for local high school students entering college. Shirts are sold separately, race-day registration costs more, parking requires planning, and city rules prohibit dogs on the course.

The Holiday Grinch 5K is a small 5K in Puyallup, Washington, starting and finishing at Clarks Creek South on 12th Ave. SW. The field is capped at 200 registrants, giving it the feel of a local holiday run rather than a large-city event. The Grinch theme is present in the costume contest, which includes a prize for the best Grinch. Participants are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 5 to 14, making the event a toy drive for local kids.

Santa Runs Tacoma is a December race day in Tacoma, Washington, offering a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. It begins in downtown Tacoma. The shorter distances are suitable for families, walkers, and runners seeking a holiday-themed event without the commitment of a full 13.1 miles. The half marathon follows an out-and-back course with some rolling hills. It starts downtown, proceeds along the waterfront on the Ruston Way Path, heading toward Point Ruston Waterwalk and Dune Peninsula Park. Before turning back, participants ascend the Wilson Way Bridge for an elevated view of the surroundings, then return downtown along the water. The 10K uses a portion of this waterfront out-and-back route, and the 5K covers 3.1 miles, open to both runners and walkers. All finishers receive a Santa Runs Tacoma medal.

Join us for a unique race with a true Garage Sale experience, packed with fun and surprises. You'll get a chip-timed run or walk, and your bib, shirt, and medal may not match! Grab your friends and family for the ATFS! Garage Sale 5K.