Green Lake Sole 5K Run
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM PDT
- Location Seattle, Washington
- Price $16.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Green Lake Sole 5K Run, taking place on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in beautiful Seattle, King County! This spirited 5K race is not just an opportunity to showcase your athleticism; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Partnered with YouthCare, the event aims to raise funds for purchasing shoes for local youth experiencing homelessness.
The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, with check-in starting at 9:15 AM, so arrive early to soak in the excitement! The scenic route begins at the basketball courts by East Green Lake Beach, looping around the picturesque Green Lake before finishing back at the courts. Participants can compete in various categories, including male, female, and non-binary, with medals awarded to the top finishers in each group. Join us for this uplifting community event, where you can run your "sole" out while helping to empower young people in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy!
The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, with check-in starting at 9:15 AM, so arrive early to soak in the excitement! The scenic route begins at the basketball courts by East Green Lake Beach, looping around the picturesque Green Lake before finishing back at the courts. Participants can compete in various categories, including male, female, and non-binary, with medals awarded to the top finishers in each group. Join us for this uplifting community event, where you can run your "sole" out while helping to empower young people in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
Put on your running shoes and be ready to run your "sole" out at the Green Lake Sole 5K Run. This 5k is partnered with YouthCare. Proceeds will go towards buying shoes for Seattle youth experiencing homelessness. As you put your heart and "sole" into this race, you are also putting soles on the feet of local Seattle youth experiencing homeless. Join us on October 17th, 2026, to participate in a fun, active community event, while also helping local Seattle youth experiencing homelessness.
RACE INFO: 5k race/walk on October 17th, 2026, starting at 10:00 am and cutting off at 11:00 am. Check in will begin at 9:15 am and end at 9:58 am, awards will begin at 11:00 am.
LOCATION: Basketball courts at East Green Lake Beach by the Green Lake Playfields (Google Map Link). Parking is available at the East Green Lake Beach, and if that parking is full, there are plenty of places to park around the neighborhood.
ROUTE INFO: Route begins by the Green Lake basketball courts and loops around Green Lake before turning and going around the outside of the Green Lake playfields and finishing at the basketball courts (route map below).
RACE CATEGORIES: There will be male, female, and non-binary categories, and within each of those categories medals will be given to the top 3 finishers of the 114-year-old, 1520-year-old, 20-40-year-old, and the 40 and older categories. Medals will also be given to the top 3 finishers in the male, female, and non-binary categories. Top 3 finishers only receive medal for overall placement, not age group placement.
TIMING: Race is hand timed (no electronic/professional timing- online results will still be provided).
ABOUT FUNDRAISER: This race is partnered with YouthCare. YouthCare serves homeless youth ages 12-24 through four different shelters in Seattle and through job training. All dollars raised will go to YouthCare to help support and empower youth experiencing homelessness. Specifically, donations will enable youth to purchase shoes. Youth Care's mission is to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Through entering and supporting this race, you are helping empower and support local Seattle youth experiencing homelessness.
WEATHER: Given that it is October in Seattle expect cold weather and likely rain.
FAQS:
Are Dogs Allowed?
Dogs will not be allowed due to event insurance.
Are Strollers Allowed?
Strollers will also not be allowed due to event insurance.
OTHER INFO:
Route Map [https://www.plotaroute.com/mobile/route/3136846]
DONATIONS: If you have the means, extra donations would be greatly appreciated and would provide YouthCare with more money to provide Seattle youth experiencing homelessness with shoes.
REFUND POLICY: Green Lake Sole 5K Run will not provide any refunds.
RACE INFO: 5k race/walk on October 17th, 2026, starting at 10:00 am and cutting off at 11:00 am. Check in will begin at 9:15 am and end at 9:58 am, awards will begin at 11:00 am.
LOCATION: Basketball courts at East Green Lake Beach by the Green Lake Playfields (Google Map Link). Parking is available at the East Green Lake Beach, and if that parking is full, there are plenty of places to park around the neighborhood.
ROUTE INFO: Route begins by the Green Lake basketball courts and loops around Green Lake before turning and going around the outside of the Green Lake playfields and finishing at the basketball courts (route map below).
RACE CATEGORIES: There will be male, female, and non-binary categories, and within each of those categories medals will be given to the top 3 finishers of the 114-year-old, 1520-year-old, 20-40-year-old, and the 40 and older categories. Medals will also be given to the top 3 finishers in the male, female, and non-binary categories. Top 3 finishers only receive medal for overall placement, not age group placement.
TIMING: Race is hand timed (no electronic/professional timing- online results will still be provided).
ABOUT FUNDRAISER: This race is partnered with YouthCare. YouthCare serves homeless youth ages 12-24 through four different shelters in Seattle and through job training. All dollars raised will go to YouthCare to help support and empower youth experiencing homelessness. Specifically, donations will enable youth to purchase shoes. Youth Care's mission is to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Through entering and supporting this race, you are helping empower and support local Seattle youth experiencing homelessness.
WEATHER: Given that it is October in Seattle expect cold weather and likely rain.
FAQS:
Are Dogs Allowed?
Dogs will not be allowed due to event insurance.
Are Strollers Allowed?
Strollers will also not be allowed due to event insurance.
OTHER INFO:
Route Map [https://www.plotaroute.com/mobile/route/3136846]
DONATIONS: If you have the means, extra donations would be greatly appreciated and would provide YouthCare with more money to provide Seattle youth experiencing homelessness with shoes.
REFUND POLICY: Green Lake Sole 5K Run will not provide any refunds.
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Green Lake Sole 5K Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$16.90
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Basketball Courts, 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115, Seattle, 98115, WA, United States
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