Run Scared
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 8:45AM PDT
- Location Seattle, Washington
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 18th annual Run Scared event on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the beautiful Seward Park, Seattle, King County! This festive race offers participants the chance to earn their candy while supporting a fantastic cause—Blood Cancer United. Choose from three exciting distances: a challenging 10K, a fun 5K, or a leisurely 2-mile walk or run. Every registration comes with a stylish long sleeve race shirt, a surprise finisher's item, and plenty of Halloween treats to fuel your spirit.
Start your Halloween celebrations early with a treasure hunt, a kids dash, and a costume contest that will surely get everyone in the spooky mood! Plus, for those looking to make an eco-friendly choice, the "Trees not Tees" option allows you to donate your shirt costs towards planting a tree in your name. Whether you're racing in person or joining virtually from anywhere in the country, this event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and support a vital cause. Don't miss out on the fun and festivities—mark your calendars for October 25!
Start your Halloween celebrations early with a treasure hunt, a kids dash, and a costume contest that will surely get everyone in the spooky mood! Plus, for those looking to make an eco-friendly choice, the "Trees not Tees" option allows you to donate your shirt costs towards planting a tree in your name. Whether you're racing in person or joining virtually from anywhere in the country, this event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and support a vital cause. Don't miss out on the fun and festivities—mark your calendars for October 25!
Organiser's Description
Earn your candy at the 18th annual Run Scared, benefiting Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) Choose from 10K, 5K or 2 mile walk or run.
Celebrate Halloween with a scary dash in Seward Park. Registration includes long sleeve race shirt, a surprise finisher's item and Halloween treats. All while benefiting a great cause!
Virtual option for those who want to join us from across the country.
Free kids dash
In an effort to be more friendly on the environment, you can choose the "Trees not Tees" option and we will donate your shirt costs to an organization that will plant a tree in your name. You will get a certificate, GPS coordinates and a picture of your planted tree.
SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 24, 2026
1:00pm - Packet pickup at West Seattle Runner opens
5:00pm - Packet pickup at West Seattle Runner closes
West Seattle Runner - 2743 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
OCTOBER 25, 2026
8:00am - Registration and packet pickup open
8:15am - Treasure Hunt
8:45am - Kids Dash
9:00am - Costume Contest
9:45am - 10K Start
10:00am - 5K and 2 Mile start
10:45am - Awards
Celebrate Halloween with a scary dash in Seward Park. Registration includes long sleeve race shirt, a surprise finisher's item and Halloween treats. All while benefiting a great cause!
Virtual option for those who want to join us from across the country.
Free kids dash
In an effort to be more friendly on the environment, you can choose the "Trees not Tees" option and we will donate your shirt costs to an organization that will plant a tree in your name. You will get a certificate, GPS coordinates and a picture of your planted tree.
SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 24, 2026
1:00pm - Packet pickup at West Seattle Runner opens
5:00pm - Packet pickup at West Seattle Runner closes
West Seattle Runner - 2743 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
OCTOBER 25, 2026
8:00am - Registration and packet pickup open
8:15am - Treasure Hunt
8:45am - Kids Dash
9:00am - Costume Contest
9:45am - 10K Start
10:00am - 5K and 2 Mile start
10:45am - Awards
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (9:45AM PDT)
$38.10
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sun 25th October 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$27.50
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2 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sun 25th October 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$27.50
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Virtual Run Scared
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
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Free Kids Dash
Incl. T-Shirt Add on for Kids Dash
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:45AM PDT)
Free
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5895 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, 98118, WA, United States
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