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 beautiful Mercer Island in King County. This uplifting event is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health during National Suicide Prevention Month and honors the legacy of Will Scooty Taylor. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K distance, either in-person or virtually, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of location.
Join a community of passionate individuals across the country as in-person meetups take place in cities like Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Each location offers a unique experience, gathering participants for warm-ups and a spirited run. Whether you’re racing along the scenic routes of Mercer Island or participating from your local neighborhood, your involvement will help support The Scooty Funda nonprofit in transforming mental health culture for young people. Together, let’s move for mental health and make a difference—mark your calendars for this inspiring event!
Join a community of passionate individuals across the country as in-person meetups take place in cities like Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Each location offers a unique experience, gathering participants for warm-ups and a spirited run. Whether you’re racing along the scenic routes of Mercer Island or participating from your local neighborhood, your involvement will help support The Scooty Funda nonprofit in transforming mental health culture for young people. Together, let’s move for mental health and make a difference—mark your calendars for 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
* 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
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. 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
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
Thanks 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 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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