Getting Here

Getting to the Event

The registration and starting area is located near the Alki Bath House, at Alki Avenue SW and 60th Avenue SW in West Seattle (map).

City of Seattle provided  Alki Detour 2013 Map (still current)

map of West Seattle 5K route

By Metro Transit

Metro bus #50 will transport you to within a few blocks of the starting and registration area.  Parking locations within easy walking distance to route 50 include:

  • Downtown
  • Southwest Spokane Street Park and Ride

For more information about Metro Route 50, please see the Route Schedule and Route Map.

By Car

Parking in the area of Alki Beach is available on side streets, but is limited due to the road closures.  Please
consider taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling to the event.

If you do choose to drive, note that Alki Avenue will be closed near our event.  You can use
Admiral Way SW to avoid the road closure:

  1. From the West Seattle Bridge, take the Admiral Way exit.
  2. Follow Admiral Way to 59th Avenue SW and turn right.
  3. Follow 59th Avenue SW to Alki Avenue SW.