Here and Now Project 5k for Today

Sunday, August 9 – Sunday, August 16, 2026 Past event

11:00 AM PDT

Puyallup, Washington

$54.00 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the Seventh Annual Here and Now Project 5K for Today, taking place from August 9th to August 16th, 2026, in Puyallup, Pierce County! This exciting hybrid event encourages participants to either race in person at Rogers High School on August 9th or take part virtually throughout the week. Whether you choose to walk, run, or roll, you'll be supporting the paralysis community while enjoying a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. The race covers a distance of 5K (3.1 miles), and all registered participants will receive a race bib, stylish t-shirt, and sticker.

Don't miss the chance to create lasting memories with friends and family! Register as an individual or form a team and enjoy the camaraderie while supporting a meaningful cause. Early registration is encouraged to secure your t-shirt size, with exciting swag options available. Remember to connect with fellow participants on the Strava app and share your journey using the hashtags #5KFORTODAY and #HEREANDNOW5K. Let's come together to empower our community and make a positive impact – sign up today!

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5k Run, Walk, & Roll - ON SITE (August 9)

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-shirt style/size

Rogers High School (parking/start/finish): 12801 86th Ave E Puyallup, WA 98373 *Note: Parking will be available at Rogers High School. The event will take place at Rogers High School and the Nathan Chapman Trail. Packet Pickup: Pre-race packet pickup: Fleet Feet (Puyallup location: 115 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371) - Saturday, August 8th, 1-4pm. Race Day Packet Pickup: Rogers High School Registration Area (12801 86th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373) - Sunday, August 9th from 11:00-11:55am directly prior to the event. Directions to Rogers High School from I-5 S: From I-5 S take exit 142A for WA-18 E toward Auburn In 2.8 miles - Take the W Valley Hwy exit toward WA-167 S In .2 miles - Turn right onto W Valley Hwy S In .5 miles - Use the middle lane to turn left onto 15th St SW In .1 miles - Turn right onto the WA-167 S ramp to Tacoma In 7.4 miles - Use the right two lanes to take the WA-512 W exit toward WA-161 S/ Puyallup/Olympia In 3.4 miles - Take the exit toward WA-161 S/South Hill/Eatonville In .3 miles - Keep right at the fork to continue towards 31st AveSW In 200 feet - Merge onto 31st Ave SW In .2 miles - Turn left onto 94th Ave E/9th St SW, continue to follow 94th Ave E In 1.5 miles - Turn right onto 128th St E In .4 miles - Turn left into the parking lot of Rogers High School, at 12801 86th Ave E Directions to Rogers High School from Tacoma: From I-5 N take exit 135 for WA-167 N toward Puyallup In .7 miles - Slight right toward Pioneer Way E In 3.3 miles - Slight left to stay on Pioneer Way E In 1.5 miles - Continue straight onto Woodland Ave E In 3.5 miles - Turn left onto 128th St E In 1.1 miles - Turn right into the parking lot of Rogers High School, at 12801 86th Ave E Directions to Rogers High School from I-5 N: From I-5 N take exit 127 for WA-512 E toward Puyallup In 9.1 miles - Take the 9th St SW/94th Ave E exit In .5 miles - Turn right onto 94th Ave E/9th St SW, continue to follow 94th Ave E In 1.2 miles - Turn right onto 128th St E In .4 miles - Turn left into the parking lot of Rogers High School, at 12801 86th Ave E

Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 (11:00 AM PDT)

$54.00

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5k Run, Walk, & Roll - VIRTUAL (August 9-16)
Virtual

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-shirt style/size

Run, walk, or roll a 5K from anywhere anytime between August 9-16th. Our goal is to have at least one registrant per state! Ask your family and friends to join you and help us fill in our participant map.

Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 (11:00 AM PDT)

$54.00

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Organiser's description

The Here and Now Project invites you to join us for our Seventh Annual 5K For Today! This will be a hybrid event. We are incredibly excited to return to Rogers High School in Puyallup for the in-person event and will continue to offer the virtual option for those who cannot join us in-person. By joining this family friendly walk, run, roll you will be supporting the paralysis community. Proceeds from this community activity will help us connect and empower the community through direct outreach to people who are newly injured, private support groups, recreational activities, and annual gatherings.

THE DETAILS:

* Register individually or start a team with family and friends! All participants will receive a race bib, sticker, and t-shirt for participating.
* Stylish short sleeve event T-shirts in unisex, women's, and youth sizes are included with your registration. We have a new option to order a unisex long sleeve shirt for an addition $3.00 fee. YOUR T-SHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER JULY 8TH. We will order limited extras (short sleeve only) in order to attempt to provide shirts for later entries, however these will be subject to availability and sizes will be on a first come-first served basis.
* While registering you will have the option to purchase additional H&NP swag from the store.
* Don't feel up to running, walking, or rolling but still want to support the cause? Create an individual or team fundraiser and share your personal experiences of H&NP with your respective networks!
* Join us on the strava app https://www.strava.com/clubs/hereandnowproject as we connect in the weeks leading up to main event.
* Tag us in photos on social media using the hashtags #5KFORTODAY and #HEREANDNOW5K as you prepare for the race! Plan your routes, share tips, engage along the way as we get out and DO LIFE. Be sure to follow along on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HereAndNowProjectand Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hereandnowprojectfor some fun contest announcements!
* Complete your 5K/3.1 mile run, walk or roll with H&NP in person on August 9th (or virtually between August 9-16).
* ON-SITE RACE WILL START AT 12:00PM, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EVENT PACKET PICK-UP FROM 11:00-11:55AM, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY! (MORE PACKET PICKUP INFO BELOW.)
* Virtual participants can upload a picture and submit results on our results page https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/112256.
* Connect with us! We'd love to hear your story and connect you to our community as we support each other.
* REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM ON AUGUST 7TH (FOR BOTH THE ON-SITE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS). Sign up today!
* All pets must remain on a leash at all times.

MAKE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY FOR TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EARLY BIRD PRICES!

**FEBRUARY 14TH ONLY $35.00!!**
FEBRUARY 15-JUNE 7 $40!!
JUNE 8-JULY 9 $45!
JULY 10-AUGUST 7 $50
*17 AND UNDER HAVE A $5 REGISTRATION DISCOUNT

PACKET PICKUP:

We are excited to have two ways to pick up your race packet and swag this year:
1. Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Fleet Feet (Puyallup location) - Saturday, August 8th, 1-4pm.
ADDRESS: 115 S MERIDIAN, PUYALLUP, WA 98371

2. Race Day Packet Pickup: Rogers High School Registration Area - Sunday, August 9th from 11:00-11:55am
Rogers High School: 12801 86th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373
We encourage participants to pick up their packets in advance to avoid lines and reduce congestion at registration on the day of the event. You may pick up packets on behalf of family or friends. Virtual participants will have their race packet and swag mailed to them.

More information about The Here and Now Project can be found at www.hereandnowproject.org https://www.hereandnowproject.org
If you have questions, please let us know!
The Here and Now Project | [email protected]