Event Information
What are we raising money for?
Through your generous donations, we have been able to fund:
- Monthly staffed Saturday Study Hall that benefits an average of 100 students each session
- Classroom supply needs
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Student Club mini grants
- Student-led initiatives
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Teacher mini grants
Event Route
Participants will enjoy a beautiful five-kilometer course along Alki Avenue SW. The course begins at the Alki Bath House (map) and proceeds east along Alki Avenue SW. At Anchor Park, runners return to the starting point. This is a USATF-certified course.
Packet Pick Up
Don't stand in line on race day! Please plan to pick up your bib, gift bag, shirt and timing chip Saturday, May 17, 2025, at West Seattle Runner from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. No in person registration; register via mobile phone at the getmeregistered.com link up until 9:00 a.m. race day. T Shirts available to the first 1,000 registered participants. Gift bags given to the first 1,000 registered participants at Saturday Packet Pick up.
You may pick up for family and friends.
West Seattle Runner is located at 2743 California Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116.
Race Day Schedule
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8:30-9:00 am: Packet pick-up (and bibs for those registering after May 15) will be available on-site at the event near the Alki Beach Bathhouse located at 2701 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. Be prepared for long lines. No in person registration; register via mobile phone at the getmeregistered.com link up until 9:00 a.m. race day. T Shirts available to the first 1,000 registered participants, while supplies last.
- 9:10 am: Pre-race warm-up
- 9:30 am: 5K Run/Walk starts
- 8:30 to 11:30 am: Visit our sponsor booths
Parking
Both Alki and Harbor Avenues will be closed to traffic starting at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the event. Because parking is always challenging at Alki Beach, please plan to carpool, take the bus, have someone drop you off, or arrive early to allow time for parking and walking to the event starting point.
Gear Check
Gear check is available. To help us preserve resources, please bring your items in a bag, backpack, or other enclosure. To protect your belongings, we will mark your item with your bib number and only the person wearing the bib with the matching number can retrieve the item. Please do not leave valuables.
Jogging Strollers? Dogs? Skates? Scooters?
Strollers and leased dogs are permitted, but we ask that you start at the back of the race pack and keep clear of the runners. Please keep control of your dog and be respectful of other participants. Woof! For the safety of everyone, this event is for runners, joggers and walkers. Therefore, no skates, skooters, skateboards or hover boards are permitted.
Prizes
The top Student male and female finishers and top Adult male and female finishers will be awarded prizes.
Walk or Run?
This is a family, friendly run/walk open to everyone. We encourage all participants and you may walk, skip, or jog along the beautiful Alki Beach course. We request that walkers start at the back of the race.
Donate
This event is a fundraiser for West Seattle High School. If you'd like to make an additional donation or virtually participate in the event, you may make an online donation through the registration link. Thank you for your support!
