Strides for Scholars: 5k and Kids 1k Halloween Fun Run
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Past event
9:30 AM PDT
Mercer Island, Washington
$32.80–$48.70 · 3 races
1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and philanthropy at the Strides for Scholars: 5K and Kids 1K Halloween Fun Run on Sunday, October 26th, 2025! Taking place at the beautiful Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island, this exciting event is not only a fantastic way to celebrate Halloween but also supports a noble cause—raising scholarships for girls in Kenya. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K run or a delightful 1K race for kids, both featuring a festive Halloween theme.
Join us as we lace up our running shoes and don our most creative costumes to stride toward equal education access. The day promises excitement with numerous trick-or-treat stops along the Kids 1K route, delicious Kenyan donuts, and coffee from local vendors. Plus, enjoy entertainment from Mercer Island High School's award-winning radio station. With awards for the best costumes, top finishers, and even a cutest pup category, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for October 26th, and be part of a community committed to empowering education!
Join us as we lace up our running shoes and don our most creative costumes to stride toward equal education access. The day promises excitement with numerous trick-or-treat stops along the Kids 1K route, delicious Kenyan donuts, and coffee from local vendors. Plus, enjoy entertainment from Mercer Island High School's award-winning radio station. With awards for the best costumes, top finishers, and even a cutest pup category, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for October 26th, and be part of a community committed to empowering education!
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Races
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Kids Trick-or-Treat Style 1k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Finishers Bracelet
Entries closed9:30 AM PDT
$32.80
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5k Fun Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Finishers Bracelet
Entries closed10:00 AM PDT
$48.70
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Virtual 5k Fun Run
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee
Entries closed9:30 AM PDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
SUPPORT THE CAUSE: Join us on OCTOBER 26TH at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island for a fun, Halloween-themed run supporting scholarships for girls in Kenya! Hosted by PETRI, A MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CLUB partnered with our incredible parent organization, a 501C(3) NONPROFIT CALLED SEAVURIA, this event raises funds to keep students in school and expand access to STEM education. 100% OF PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO OUR SCHOLARS IN TAITA-TAVETA, KENYA. Lace up, dress up, and help us STRIDE TOWARD EQUAL EDUCATION ACCESS!
WHY YOU CAN'T MISS OUT:
* COFFEE CART Vendor with delicious drinks and pastries.
* Kids 1K includes NUMEROUS TRICK-OR-TREAT STOPS along the way!
* Mercer Island High School's award-winning RADIO STATION (KMIH) DJ
* CERTIFICATES for: Best Costume, Cutest Pup, First Place through Third Place, etc
* Authentic KENYAN DONUTS
* THE ISLANDER NEWSPAPER from MIHS
* POLICE DEPARTMENT ON SITE to ensure safety
* KENYAN FINISHERS BRACELETS for the top finishers
GET IN THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN: All participants are encouraged to race in their best HALLOWEEN COSTUME. Awards will be given to those deemed the most spirited.
KIDS 1K DETAILS: Race down the beautiful trails at Luther Burbank Park while collecting Halloween-themed goodies along the way. We recommend bringing a bag/bucket suitable for Trick-or-Treating to carry your treasures during this thrilling race.
PARKING: Luther Burbank has two parking lots, SOUTH LOT (https://maps.app.goo.gl/AjAHjAD3x89jSE1A6) https://maps.app.goo.gl/AjAHjAD3x89jSE1A6%29 and NORTH LOT (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TJz2oufw24WQdEx5A) https://maps.app.goo.gl/TJz2oufw24WQdEx5A%29. The course start and finish are located between the two lots, in Meadow B. The North lot, located by the pickleball courts, has an ADA accessibility ramp. OVERFLOW PARKING can be found at the MERCER ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT (https://maps.app.goo.gl/faCCykVMCFkjfYsS8) https://maps.app.goo.gl/faCCykVMCFkjfYsS8%29.
LOCATION/TIME/BIB PICK-UP:
Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island, WA
Kids 1K (under 12)- 9:30 AM
Fun Run 5K- 10:00 AM
Check-in and bib collection for all races opens at 8:30 AM on race day
DAY OF REGISTRATION: Online registration closes a week before the race on October 20th. If you miss the online registration deadline, you may register in person, on the day of the race, before the race begins (October 26th). The fee for day-of-registration will be $55 for the 5K, and $35 for the Kids 1K. Registration and check-in begin at 8:30 AM.
COURSE MAP DETAILS: Use the LINK BELOW for the 5K map. The Kids 1K course will follow the beginning of the 5K map, then cut left once they reach the docks near the restrooms, and then return to the 5K finish.
'STRIDES FOR SCHOLARS' 5K COURSE MAP 2025 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x8L3GPjsuY4b0WZxdh-Esw-r7ARHo9L7/view?usp=sharing
WHY YOU CAN'T MISS OUT:
* COFFEE CART Vendor with delicious drinks and pastries.
* Kids 1K includes NUMEROUS TRICK-OR-TREAT STOPS along the way!
* Mercer Island High School's award-winning RADIO STATION (KMIH) DJ
* CERTIFICATES for: Best Costume, Cutest Pup, First Place through Third Place, etc
* Authentic KENYAN DONUTS
* THE ISLANDER NEWSPAPER from MIHS
* POLICE DEPARTMENT ON SITE to ensure safety
* KENYAN FINISHERS BRACELETS for the top finishers
GET IN THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN: All participants are encouraged to race in their best HALLOWEEN COSTUME. Awards will be given to those deemed the most spirited.
KIDS 1K DETAILS: Race down the beautiful trails at Luther Burbank Park while collecting Halloween-themed goodies along the way. We recommend bringing a bag/bucket suitable for Trick-or-Treating to carry your treasures during this thrilling race.
PARKING: Luther Burbank has two parking lots, SOUTH LOT (https://maps.app.goo.gl/AjAHjAD3x89jSE1A6) https://maps.app.goo.gl/AjAHjAD3x89jSE1A6%29 and NORTH LOT (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TJz2oufw24WQdEx5A) https://maps.app.goo.gl/TJz2oufw24WQdEx5A%29. The course start and finish are located between the two lots, in Meadow B. The North lot, located by the pickleball courts, has an ADA accessibility ramp. OVERFLOW PARKING can be found at the MERCER ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT (https://maps.app.goo.gl/faCCykVMCFkjfYsS8) https://maps.app.goo.gl/faCCykVMCFkjfYsS8%29.
LOCATION/TIME/BIB PICK-UP:
Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island, WA
Kids 1K (under 12)- 9:30 AM
Fun Run 5K- 10:00 AM
Check-in and bib collection for all races opens at 8:30 AM on race day
DAY OF REGISTRATION: Online registration closes a week before the race on October 20th. If you miss the online registration deadline, you may register in person, on the day of the race, before the race begins (October 26th). The fee for day-of-registration will be $55 for the 5K, and $35 for the Kids 1K. Registration and check-in begin at 8:30 AM.
COURSE MAP DETAILS: Use the LINK BELOW for the 5K map. The Kids 1K course will follow the beginning of the 5K map, then cut left once they reach the docks near the restrooms, and then return to the 5K finish.
'STRIDES FOR SCHOLARS' 5K COURSE MAP 2025 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x8L3GPjsuY4b0WZxdh-Esw-r7ARHo9L7/view?usp=sharing
Location
2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, 98040, WA, United States
Strides for Scholars: 5k and Kids 1k Halloween Fun Run
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