Meet Me at Waterfront Park 5K
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 7:55AM PDT
- Location Seattle, Washington
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready to be part of an exciting community celebration at the Meet Me at Waterfront Park 5K on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in beautiful Seattle, King County! This unforgettable event invites everyone to run, walk, or roll through the newly transformed waterfront, showcasing stunning views of the Salish Sea and the vibrant energy of the city. As a participant, you'll be among the first to experience this remarkable public space while supporting the Friends of Waterfront Park in their mission to keep it beautiful and welcoming for all.
The event kicks off early in the morning with registration and packet pickup opening at 6:30 a.m. Runners can choose from three waves starting at 7:55 a.m., 8:20 a.m., and 8:40 a.m., catering to various paces and preferences. Following the race, join the community celebration featuring live music, post-race stretching, and plenty of fun activities to enjoy with family and friends. Don't miss this chance to make history and be part of a movement celebrating Seattle's vibrant new waterfront!
The event kicks off early in the morning with registration and packet pickup opening at 6:30 a.m. Runners can choose from three waves starting at 7:55 a.m., 8:20 a.m., and 8:40 a.m., catering to various paces and preferences. Following the race, join the community celebration featuring live music, post-race stretching, and plenty of fun activities to enjoy with family and friends. Don't miss this chance to make history and be part of a movement celebrating Seattle's vibrant new waterfront!
Organiser's Description
BE PART OF HISTORY AS WE CELEBRATE SEATTLES NEW WATERFRONT WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE 5K, PRESENTED BY BROOKS RUNNING!
Seattles waterfront is transforming and this is your chance to be among the first to experience it. Join Friends of Waterfront Park for a landmark community eventan inclusive, all-ways 5K that invites everyone to run, walk, or roll through a reimagined waterfront filled with natural beauty, stunning views of the Salish Sea, and the energy of a city coming together.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT SUPPORT FRIENDS OF WATERFRONT PARKS WORK TO ENSURE THIS NEW PUBLIC SPACE REMAINS BEAUTIFUL, WELCOMING, AND SAFE FOR ALL.
_Join us. Move together. Make history. Experience Waterfront Park._
EVENT SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, MAY 29
3:00pm - Packet Pickup opens at West Seattle Runner [https://www.westseattlerunner.com/]
6:00pm - Packet Pickup closes at West Seattle Runner [https://www.westseattlerunner.com/]
2743 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
FRIDAY, MAY 30
4:00pm - Packet Pickup opens at Brooks Trailhead [https://stores.brooksrunning.com/shop/brooks-trailhead]
7:00pm - Packet Pickup closes at Brooks Trailhead [https://stores.brooksrunning.com/shop/brooks-trailhead]
3400 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103
SATURDAY, MAY 31
6:30 a.m. - Registration and packet pick up opens
7:00 a.m. - Alaskan Way, south bound lanes, close to traffic
7:55 a.m. - Wave 1 Starts
8:05 a.m. - Kids Dash Start
8:20 a.m. - Wave 2 Start
8:40 a.m. - Wave 3 Start
9:00 a.m. - Awards
9:30 a.m. - Alaskan Way southbound opens to vehicles
10:00 a.m. - Community Celebration Begins
10:00 a.m. - Post race stretch with Mother Yoga
11:25 a.m. - The Pazifics on Main Stage
12:45 p.m. - Day Soul on Main Stage
2:00 p.m. - Community Celebration Concludes
WAVE INFO:
7:55 A.M. WAVE 1 - Sign up for this wave if you care about your finish time and do not want to get stopped by ferry traffic. You will have 35 minutes of uninterrupted run time. Past 35 minutes you might get stopped for vehicles entering or exiting the ferry terminal.
8:20 A.M. - WAVE 2 - Sign up for this wave if you mostly care about your time, but also wouldn't bother you too much to stop to let a car or two through.
8:40 A.M. - WAVE 3 - Sign up for this wave if you are a more casual runner or walker, just out with your family or friends enjoying the new waterfront, and would actually welcome a little break to let a few ferry cars through. You will have until 10:00am to reach the half way point (1.55 miles).
COURSE:
Find the course map here [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6525944452].
Seattles waterfront is transforming and this is your chance to be among the first to experience it. Join Friends of Waterfront Park for a landmark community eventan inclusive, all-ways 5K that invites everyone to run, walk, or roll through a reimagined waterfront filled with natural beauty, stunning views of the Salish Sea, and the energy of a city coming together.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT SUPPORT FRIENDS OF WATERFRONT PARKS WORK TO ENSURE THIS NEW PUBLIC SPACE REMAINS BEAUTIFUL, WELCOMING, AND SAFE FOR ALL.
_Join us. Move together. Make history. Experience Waterfront Park._
EVENT SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, MAY 29
3:00pm - Packet Pickup opens at West Seattle Runner [https://www.westseattlerunner.com/]
6:00pm - Packet Pickup closes at West Seattle Runner [https://www.westseattlerunner.com/]
2743 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
FRIDAY, MAY 30
4:00pm - Packet Pickup opens at Brooks Trailhead [https://stores.brooksrunning.com/shop/brooks-trailhead]
7:00pm - Packet Pickup closes at Brooks Trailhead [https://stores.brooksrunning.com/shop/brooks-trailhead]
3400 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103
SATURDAY, MAY 31
6:30 a.m. - Registration and packet pick up opens
7:00 a.m. - Alaskan Way, south bound lanes, close to traffic
7:55 a.m. - Wave 1 Starts
8:05 a.m. - Kids Dash Start
8:20 a.m. - Wave 2 Start
8:40 a.m. - Wave 3 Start
9:00 a.m. - Awards
9:30 a.m. - Alaskan Way southbound opens to vehicles
10:00 a.m. - Community Celebration Begins
10:00 a.m. - Post race stretch with Mother Yoga
11:25 a.m. - The Pazifics on Main Stage
12:45 p.m. - Day Soul on Main Stage
2:00 p.m. - Community Celebration Concludes
WAVE INFO:
7:55 A.M. WAVE 1 - Sign up for this wave if you care about your finish time and do not want to get stopped by ferry traffic. You will have 35 minutes of uninterrupted run time. Past 35 minutes you might get stopped for vehicles entering or exiting the ferry terminal.
8:20 A.M. - WAVE 2 - Sign up for this wave if you mostly care about your time, but also wouldn't bother you too much to stop to let a car or two through.
8:40 A.M. - WAVE 3 - Sign up for this wave if you are a more casual runner or walker, just out with your family or friends enjoying the new waterfront, and would actually welcome a little break to let a few ferry cars through. You will have until 10:00am to reach the half way point (1.55 miles).
COURSE:
Find the course map here [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6525944452].
Meet Me at Waterfront Park 5K
