Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Pre-game Halloween with your best pirate costume while running up a storm on your home turf! Captain Jack’s Treasure Run has been bringing you oodles of swash-buckling running fun for 8 years in a row.  We’ve got three distances, 5K, 8K and 12K for you to choose from.  All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, Captain Jack’s race shirt, race bib, and chip timing. Race Website

Celebrate the Season at the 12Ks of Christmas! Gather your family, friends, coworkers, and running buddies for a festive holiday adventure at Redmond Town Center! The 12Ks of Christmas features a 12K, 5K, and Little Elf Run, offering a distance for everyone—from experienced runners to families participating together. Holiday costumes, cheerful music, and plenty of seasonal spirit will make this much more than an ordinary race. Both the start and finish will be located at Redmond Town Center, creating a lively and convenient holiday gathering place for runners, walkers, families, and spectators. The 5K and 12K courses will take participants from Redmond Town Center onto the scenic trails surrounding downtown Redmond before bringing everyone back for a festive finish. Whether you are chasing a personal best, walking with friends, introducing a young runner to the sport, or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate the season, the 12Ks of Christmas is the perfect way to get moving during the holidays. Little Elf Run The Little Elf Run is a special holiday race created just for younger runners. This short, noncompetitive event will take place at Redmond Town Center, allowing children to experience the excitement of race day in a fun, encouraging, and festive environment. Bring the whole family, wear your favorite holiday outfit, and join us at Redmond Town Center—the starting line, finish line, and center of the celebration—for the 12Ks of Christmas!

The Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon presented by REI is a point to point race from Redmond to Sammamish. You will run along the East Lake Sammamish Trail that is fully paved. We also offer a half-marathon walk category with a generous 4 hour time limit. This flat run is perfect for a half-marathon personal best whether you’re running or walking!  The race is chip-timed, and each participant will receive a chip-timed bib, participant shirt, and a finisher medal. Aid stations are provided every few miles (see course map). The Lake Sammamish Half is cupless, so you either need to bring a handheld bottle, wear a hydration pack, or we can provide you with a re-useable cup at the start line. VIRTUAL RACE INFO - We have 30 spots for virtual runners. Once they sell out there are no more available. You can run the distance all at once or break it up into chunks and run it on the date of your choosing. You will receive a shirt and medal that will be mailed after the in person race. Check out

Finally! A flat, fast full marathon in the Seattle area, the inaugural Washington State Marathon promises to deliver a stunning point-to-point race. Starting at Marymoor Park along the Sammamish River and Burke-Gilman Trails, explore Redmond, Woodinville, Bothell, Kenmore and Lake Forest Park before arriving to in Seattle Gas Works Park. Soak in all the scenery as you wind through river corridors and wooded paths before delivering you to a finish line framed by the Seattle skyline. Whether you're chasing a personal record, an elusive Boston qualifier, or a first-time finish, this race allows you to achieve your true potential. The well supported, flat, paved trail surface makes it one of the most PR-friendly courses in the Pacific Northwest, while the natural beauty of the route makes every mile worth savoring. Come run the most scenic 26.2 miles in Washington State.

The Assistance League® of the Eastside strives to serve the immediate, unmet needs of children and adults challenged by hardship or violence, strengthening our community while fostering dignity, confidence, and hope. We are holding our second annual 5K at Marymoor Park, Redmond on Saturday, June 6th!  Plan to park at Parking Lot K by the tennis courts. The Race starts by Baseball Field #5.  Your participation helps us raise funds for our signature program: Operation School Bell® supports the belief that new school clothing and essential living needs, and the resulting increase in self-esteem and school attendance, contributes to a strong foundation for a child’s successful educational experience.  Financial hardship can touch any family, often creating barriers to a child’s success in school.   Assistance League of the Eastside’s program Operation School Bell provides funds to students in need, supporting them to shop at their local Fred Meyer stores for essentials like clothing, shoes

Updated date for 2026: August 2nd Join us  to indulge in two of Seattle’s true loves: Running and Craft Beer! The Craft Classic Half Marathon and 5K offers a unique Seattle area course with fast times, sweeping views and a delicious craft beer garden at the finish line sponsored by Georgetown Brewery. Race giveaways for all participants include a commemorative event shirt, bib, and bottle opener finisher’s medal.  You can see all of the details on our website!

Harvest the fruits of your training at the Redmond Harvest Half Marathon, to be held Labor Day Monday (September 7, 2026)! Starting from Redmond’s Marymoor Park, the Harvest Half is a fast, flat out-and-back half-marathon that goes west out of Marymoor Park and north on the Sammamish River Trail before returning to the start. Whether this is your first half-marathon, or you are experienced with this distance, this 13.1-mile course will give you an opportunity for your running goals to come to fruition. Come support a local race put on by Lake Sammamish Run Club and Seattle United Runners and finish your summer with a bang.