Runplugged Track Invitational
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Kent, Washington
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the winter season with the Runplugged Track Invitational on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at the Kentridge High School Track in Kent, WA! This exciting event is designed for runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes of all levels to come together, beat the Seattle Freeze, and enjoy a day of camaraderie and competition.
The main event features a thrilling 1600m (one mile) race, broken down into different heats to accommodate all paces, from those aiming for a sub-6 minute mile to those who prefer a more leisurely pace. In addition to the mile heats, participants can join in on the fun with team relays, including the 4x400 and 4x200 events. Embracing an old-school vibe, runners are encouraged to dress in 70s-80s themed attire, channeling the spirit of the Prefontaine era. With a registration fee of just $20 per athlete, this community-focused track meet is the perfect way to wrap up 2025. So, grab your friends, form your relay teams, and join us for a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and unforgettable memories!
The main event features a thrilling 1600m (one mile) race, broken down into different heats to accommodate all paces, from those aiming for a sub-6 minute mile to those who prefer a more leisurely pace. In addition to the mile heats, participants can join in on the fun with team relays, including the 4x400 and 4x200 events. Embracing an old-school vibe, runners are encouraged to dress in 70s-80s themed attire, channeling the spirit of the Prefontaine era. With a registration fee of just $20 per athlete, this community-focused track meet is the perfect way to wrap up 2025. So, grab your friends, form your relay teams, and join us for a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
RUNPLUGGED TRACK INVITATIONAL BEAT THE SEATTLE FREEZE! snowflake
Date: December 20th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: $20 per athlete
Location: Kentridge High School Track Kent, WA
Hosted by: Runplugged via Raise the Bar
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Runplugged Track Invitational is a casual, community-focused track meet designed to bring together runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes from across the region to beat the Seattle Freeze and make new connections. While there will be plenty of friendly competition, ALL paces are welcome whether you are a sub-6 miler or just want to walk/run with company. This will be an "unplugged run" - no headphones, no fancy timing equipment, just old-school camaraderie and cheering each other on. To keep with the old school feel, THE THEME OF THE RACE WILL BE 70S-80S CLASSIC TRACK - THINK PREFONTAINE ERA: SHORT SHORTS OR COLORFUL TIGHTS, BIG HAIR/MUSTACHES, BRIGHT COLORS.
Whether youre racing for a PR or just want to feel the energy of a group track event, Runplugged is the perfect way to end the 2025 season.
HOW IT WORKS
Main event: 1600m (one mile) race, broken up into 3-4 heats.
Team relays: 4x400 & 4x200 - the real magic will happen during the team relays after the mile heats: runners are encouraged to sign up for 1-2 relays by forming a team ahead of time or meeting solo runners at the meet. The relays will be the 4x400 and 4x200.
To enter a heat for the mile or to create your relay team, fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/N2wrpw2tUARNRkbu5 [https://forms.gle/sD9qiYwyrTt6naqL9]
The form contains a link to a spreadsheet to help organize your relay team, which you can also access here: Relay Team Organization [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QeLzpy0p8z7fLSGW4gBLuWpDqQquO5uJg7mzHMFpHRk/edit?usp=sharing]
Don't know your time? You can also change your heat day of the race.
SCHEDULE:
8:45-9:00 AM Check-in + Warm-up
9:15 AM Group Dynamic Stretching
MILE HEATS (SELF-SEEDED)
9:30 AM Heat 1: Party Pace (10:00+ mile)
9:45 AM Heat 2: 7:30+ mile
9:55 AM Heat 3: 6:00+ mile
10:05 AM Heat 4: Sub-6:00 mile
RELAY EVENTS
10:15 AM 4x200m Mixer Relay
10:30 AM 4x400m Finale Relay
10:50 AM Group Photo & Closing
11:00 AM Event Ends
MISC INFORMATION: Please park in either the track parking lot (lower lot) or any unmarked parking spots at the Kentridge High School. Carpooling with your relay team is encouraged! Please note there are only two porta-potties at the track, so it is recommended you perform any morning movements before arrival. ;)
We will be running rain, snow, or shine, and handle the elements as they come. Please come prepared for all weather conditions. There are bleachers for you to store bags and sit and watch, and the outside lane of the track will be reserved for warming up/cooling down.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out to Skyler Kottenstette at [email protected].
Date: December 20th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: $20 per athlete
Location: Kentridge High School Track Kent, WA
Hosted by: Runplugged via Raise the Bar
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Runplugged Track Invitational is a casual, community-focused track meet designed to bring together runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes from across the region to beat the Seattle Freeze and make new connections. While there will be plenty of friendly competition, ALL paces are welcome whether you are a sub-6 miler or just want to walk/run with company. This will be an "unplugged run" - no headphones, no fancy timing equipment, just old-school camaraderie and cheering each other on. To keep with the old school feel, THE THEME OF THE RACE WILL BE 70S-80S CLASSIC TRACK - THINK PREFONTAINE ERA: SHORT SHORTS OR COLORFUL TIGHTS, BIG HAIR/MUSTACHES, BRIGHT COLORS.
Whether youre racing for a PR or just want to feel the energy of a group track event, Runplugged is the perfect way to end the 2025 season.
HOW IT WORKS
Main event: 1600m (one mile) race, broken up into 3-4 heats.
Team relays: 4x400 & 4x200 - the real magic will happen during the team relays after the mile heats: runners are encouraged to sign up for 1-2 relays by forming a team ahead of time or meeting solo runners at the meet. The relays will be the 4x400 and 4x200.
To enter a heat for the mile or to create your relay team, fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/N2wrpw2tUARNRkbu5 [https://forms.gle/sD9qiYwyrTt6naqL9]
The form contains a link to a spreadsheet to help organize your relay team, which you can also access here: Relay Team Organization [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QeLzpy0p8z7fLSGW4gBLuWpDqQquO5uJg7mzHMFpHRk/edit?usp=sharing]
Don't know your time? You can also change your heat day of the race.
SCHEDULE:
8:45-9:00 AM Check-in + Warm-up
9:15 AM Group Dynamic Stretching
MILE HEATS (SELF-SEEDED)
9:30 AM Heat 1: Party Pace (10:00+ mile)
9:45 AM Heat 2: 7:30+ mile
9:55 AM Heat 3: 6:00+ mile
10:05 AM Heat 4: Sub-6:00 mile
RELAY EVENTS
10:15 AM 4x200m Mixer Relay
10:30 AM 4x400m Finale Relay
10:50 AM Group Photo & Closing
11:00 AM Event Ends
MISC INFORMATION: Please park in either the track parking lot (lower lot) or any unmarked parking spots at the Kentridge High School. Carpooling with your relay team is encouraged! Please note there are only two porta-potties at the track, so it is recommended you perform any morning movements before arrival. ;)
We will be running rain, snow, or shine, and handle the elements as they come. Please come prepared for all weather conditions. There are bleachers for you to store bags and sit and watch, and the outside lane of the track will be reserved for warming up/cooling down.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out to Skyler Kottenstette at [email protected].
Races
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1600m
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 20th December 2025 (9:00AM PST)
$22.20
Please sign up your your preferred heat here: https://forms.gle/N2wrpw2tUARNRkbu5
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12430 SE 208th St, Kent, 98031, WA, United States
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