Noah's 5K Duck Dash/Walk

  • Date Sat 12th September 2026
  • Time 9:30AM PDT
  • Location Auburn, Washington
  • Price $41.96 - $52.76
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the first annual Noah's 5K Duck Dash/Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in beautiful Auburn, King! This uplifting family-friendly event is dedicated to honoring the courage and legacy of Noah Lee while supporting families battling childhood cancer. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course at Roegner Park, which offers a flat, stroller-friendly trail perfect for all ages. The race kicks off at 9:30 AM, and there will be plenty of festivities to enjoy, including a DJ, face painting, food trucks, and a bake sale from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Every registration helps fund the Noah Lee Legacy Foundation, which eases the financial burden on families traveling for life-saving treatments. Plus, the first 100 participants to pick up their race packets will receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich card! Whether you're racing for a cause or enjoying the activities with family and friends, your support makes a significant impact. Don’t miss this chance to dash together for Noah, for families, and for a cure during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Organiser's Description

WEBSITE: www.noahleelegacyfoundation.org [https://www.noahleelegacyfoundation.org]

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL NOAHS 5K DUCK DASH, A FAMILY-FRIENDLY RUN/WALK HONORING THE COURAGE AND LEGACY OF NOAH LEE. This event is more than a race its a celebration of resilience, community, and hope for families facing childhood cancer.

PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT SUPPORT THE NOAH LEE LEGACY FOUNDATION, WHICH HELPS FAMILIES TRAVELING FOR LIFE-SAVING CANCER TREATMENTS BY EASING THE COST OF LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, AND CARE. Your participation and sponsorship also help fund critical research for neuroblastoma and raise awareness for pediatric cancer.

You can also ask friends and family to sponsor you whether its $1 or $100, no amount is too small. Every dollar makes a difference for a family in crisis.

JOIN US FOR:

DJ and music Face painting Lots of bubbles Balloon artist Police cars Lemonade Bake sale Food truck Raffles & more!

THE RACE STARTS AT 9:30AM. All other activities will be available from 9:30-12:30pm. (Yes, that means any non-racers can come support the cause and enjoy the festivities too!)

YOUR REGISTRATION COMES WITH A T-SHIRT, BIB NUMBER, AND CHIP-TIMED RESULTS.

(Kid pricing and virtual options available)

BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP

WHEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 4:00PM-7PM

WHERE: IT WILL BE A ROUND-ABOUT IN FRONT OF THE PARKING AREA FOR LITTLE JACKS CORNER: 307 ORAVETZ PL SE, AUBURN, WA 98092. SPARKLES SPECIAL BONUS: THE FIRST 100 PARTICIPANTS TO PICK UP THEIR PACKET WILL RECEIVE A FREE CHICK-FIL-A SANDWICH CARD (THANK YOU, CHICK-FIL-A!). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Noahs5KDuckDashWalk/Page/PacketPickup]

If you can't come to pick up your bib and shirt on Friday, check-in will open on Saturday at 8am! If you are a serious runner, come early! We will start promptly at 930am or very close to it!!



VIRTUAL 5K:

For those who registered for the Virtual 5K Dash/Walk option, you can run a 5K anywhere on your own and submit you time before October 13, 2025 here: Submit Virtual Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=185426&renderMode=results_mode]

Here's "how to" info if needed for submitting your virtual result: How To Submit Virtual Result [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results]

Results for the Virtual 5K and In Person 5K can be seen here: View Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/185426#resultSetId-583598;perpage:100]

The fastest time will be awarded a medal for the virtual 5K!!!





PRICE CALENDAR:

July 14-Sept 13 @ 9 $45 (sign up required by AUG. 20 for a shirt)

Kids and youth 5-17: $25 (price is reflected at checkout)

Virtual option: $47 (includes shipping fee for T shirt (shirt cutoff was Aug.20))



WINNERS

The top 3 women, men, and top 2 kids under the age of 18 will be given a medal.



COURSE INFO & LOCATION:

Flat course in Roegner Park: Please keep dogs leashed if you choose to bring your dog (there is a large unleash dog park close to the entrance of the park), stroller friendly trail, there is 1 hill, otherwise it is a nice refreshing run (can hear the white river water sounds and there are many spots shaded with trees).

Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600951075]

Roegner Park [https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/parks_arts_recreation/parks_trails/roegner]

601 ORAVETZ RD SE

AUBURN, WA 98092



PARKING:

Parking is available onsite but limited. Please find parking on Oravetz Rd which is the road you drive on before making a right turn into the park or park across the street along Millpond Drive (up the hill at the 3 way stop), or in the tennis court parking lot (I have permission from Auburn Riverside High School).



LETS DASH TOGETHER FOR NOAH, FOR FAMILIES, AND FOR A CURE.

September is childhood cancer awareness month. Whether you run, walk, donate, or sponsor, your involvement makes a difference.



EXTRA info you might be interested in:

Food truck-Just a pizza my mind [https://sites.google.com/view/justapizzamymind/home](They will have a breakfast pizza option- country sausage gravy base, bacon, sausage, and cheese ), come hungry

Airbrush painting and pre-twisted ballons- Tiny Art Face Painting [https://tinyartfacepainting.weebly.com]

Races

  • Noah's 5K Duck Dash/Walk

    Incl. $4.96 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th September 2026 (9:30AM PDT)

    $41.96

    OPENS 02 JUN
  • Noah's 5K Virtual Dash/Walk

    Incl. $5.76 Fee & T-Shirt

    $52.76

    OPENS 01 JUN

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Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Rd SE, Auburn, 98092, WA, United States

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