2026 Scooty's Run 5K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 12:00AM PDT
- Location Virtual, Washington
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2026 Scooty's Run 5K on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in beautiful Mercer Island, King. This uplifting event is held in observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, honoring the legacy of Will Scooty Taylor while raising crucial awareness and funds for The Scooty Funda nonprofit. This organization is dedicated to transforming the mental health culture for young people, making this a cause close to the heart of many.
Participants can choose to join the in-person experience on Mercer Island or take part virtually from anywhere, walking or running a 5K in their own community. With meetups scheduled across major cities like Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., everyone is invited to come together, move for mental health, and make a difference. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this is a fantastic opportunity to support mental health initiatives while enjoying a day of community and camaraderie. Don't miss out on this inspiring event!
Participants can choose to join the in-person experience on Mercer Island or take part virtually from anywhere, walking or running a 5K in their own community. With meetups scheduled across major cities like Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., everyone is invited to come together, move for mental health, and make a difference. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this is a fantastic opportunity to support mental health initiatives while enjoying a day of community and camaraderie. Don't miss out on this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
Scootys Run is a 5K run and walk event held in observance of National Suicide Prevention Month. It honors Will Scooty Taylor and his athletic legacy, raising awareness and funds for The Scooty Funda nonprofit working to transform mental health culture for young people.
In-person meetups take place across the country in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC. Participants also have the option to participate virtually in locations without a meetup by walking/running a 5k wherever they are. Want to host an in-person meetup in your city? Reach out to us at hello@scootyfund.org.
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Meetup Times and Locations:
Los Angeles:
* 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start
* _Meeting location pending._
Salt Lake City:
* _Time pending._
* Meet at the Big Field Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park, address: 1330 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
San Francisco:
* 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start
* _Meeting location pending._
Seattle:
* 8:45am meet, 9am PT 5k start
* Meet at the Green Lake Aqua Theater, approx. address: 5900 West Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
Washington, D.C.:
* _Time and location pending._
Join us to move for mental health!
In-person meetups take place across the country in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC. Participants also have the option to participate virtually in locations without a meetup by walking/running a 5k wherever they are. Want to host an in-person meetup in your city? Reach out to us at hello@scootyfund.org.
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Meetup Times and Locations:
Los Angeles:
* 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start
* _Meeting location pending._
Salt Lake City:
* _Time pending._
* Meet at the Big Field Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park, address: 1330 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
San Francisco:
* 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start
* _Meeting location pending._
Seattle:
* 8:45am meet, 9am PT 5k start
* Meet at the Green Lake Aqua Theater, approx. address: 5900 West Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
Washington, D.C.:
* _Time and location pending._
Join us to move for mental health!
Races
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2026 Scooty's Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (12:00AM PDT)
$32.80
Thanks for signing up for the 2026 Scooty's Run on September 19th! We are so excited to get outside and get moving with you. For more info on The Scooty Fund and the work we do, please visit www.scootyfund.org once you're finished registering for the event. In-person meetups take place across the country in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle. Participants also have the option to join in virtually in locations without a meetup by walking/running a 5k wherever they are. Want to host an in-person meetup in your city? Reach out to us at hello@scootyfund.org. We are excited to see you out there! Meetup Times and Locations: Los Angeles: 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start Meeting location pending. Salt Lake City: Time pending. Meet at the Big Field Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park, address: 1330 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 San Francisco: 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start Meeting location pending. Seattle: 8:45am PT meet, 9am PT 5k start Meet at the Green Lake Aqua Theater, approx. address: 5900 West Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 Washington, D.C.: Time and location pending. COMING SOON: [Navigate to the "Race Locations" tab to download your Strava Map!]
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