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
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Scooty's Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, on the beautiful Mercer Island in King County. This inspiring event honors the legacy of Will Scooty Taylor and promotes awareness for mental health, aligning with National Suicide Prevention Month. Participants can join in person at various locations across the country, including a lively meetup in Seattle, or take part virtually by running or walking a 5K wherever they are.
Whether you're in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C., you'll be part of a nationwide effort to transform mental health culture for young people through The Scooty Fund nonprofit. With a focus on community, health, and remembrance, Scooty's Run is a fantastic opportunity to support a vital cause while enjoying a fun and engaging outdoor activity. So mark your calendars and join us in moving for mental health!
Whether you're in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C., you'll be part of a nationwide effort to transform mental health culture for young people through The Scooty Fund nonprofit. With a focus on community, health, and remembrance, Scooty's Run is a fantastic opportunity to support a vital cause while enjoying a fun and engaging outdoor activity. So mark your calendars and join us in moving for mental health!
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. Our first on-campus meetup will take place at University of South Carolina. 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
* Holbrook (Goose Egg) Park: 600 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Salt Lake City:
* _NOTE: FRIDAY, SEP 18_, 6:30pm MT 5k start
* Meet at the Big Field Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park: 1330 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
San Francisco:
* 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start
* Meet at Fort Mason Park on Bay Street in the Marina, near Equator Coffee: 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
Seattle:
* 8:45am PT meet, 9am PT 5k start
* Meet at the Green Lake Aqua Theater: approx. 5900 West Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
University of South Carolina:
* 8:45am ET meet, 9am ET 5k start
* Meet at 212 Waccamaw Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
Washington, D.C.:
* 8:30am ET warm-up / meet, 9am ET 5k start
* Meet at Alethia Tanner Park: 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002
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. Our first on-campus meetup will take place at University of South Carolina. 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
* Holbrook (Goose Egg) Park: 600 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Salt Lake City:
* _NOTE: FRIDAY, SEP 18_, 6:30pm MT 5k start
* Meet at the Big Field Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park: 1330 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
San Francisco:
* 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start
* Meet at Fort Mason Park on Bay Street in the Marina, near Equator Coffee: 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
Seattle:
* 8:45am PT meet, 9am PT 5k start
* Meet at the Green Lake Aqua Theater: approx. 5900 West Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
University of South Carolina:
* 8:45am ET meet, 9am ET 5k start
* Meet at 212 Waccamaw Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
Washington, D.C.:
* 8:30am ET warm-up / meet, 9am ET 5k start
* Meet at Alethia Tanner Park: 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002
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
CLOSEDThanks for signing up for the 2026 Scooty's Run on September 19th! (Note: September 18th for SLC.) 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, Seattle, and DC. 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 Meet at Holbrook (Goose Egg) Park: 600 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Salt Lake City: Note: Friday, Sep 18, 6:30pm MT 5k start Meet at the Big Field Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park: 1330 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 San Francisco: 9:30am PT meet, 10am PT 5k start Meet at Fort Mason Park on Bay Street in the Marina, near Equator Coffee: 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123 Seattle: 8:45am PT meet, 9am PT 5k start Meet at the Green Lake Aqua Theater: Approx. 5900 West Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 University of South Carolina: 8:45am ET meet, 9am ET 5k start Meet at 212 Waccamaw Ave, Columbia, SC 29205 Washington, D.C.: 8:30am ET warm-up / meet, 9am ET 5k start Meet at Alethia Tanner Park: 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002 COMING SOON: [Navigate to the "Race Locations" tab to download your Strava Map!]
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