Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup 5k
Thursday, November 26, 2026
9:30 AM PST
Seattle, Washington
$32.80 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup 5K, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at beautiful Green Lake Park in Seattle, King County! This vibrant event, now in its 8th year, invites all turkey trotters to run or walk in a festive atmosphere while celebrating both Thanksgiving and the iconic Apple Cup. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite Husky or Cougar colors—or even dress up like a turkey—adding a fun twist to this community gathering.
The 5K course features a flat and fast paved loop around Green Lake, making it perfect for seasoned runners seeking a personal record or families looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Race day kicks off with bib pickup starting at 7:45 AM, followed by the race starting at 9:00 AM. After the race, participants can enjoy post-race hydration and nutrition while celebrating with awards for the top three finishers in each age category. Plus, don’t forget to bring along a non-perishable food item to support local food shelters and give back this holiday season. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
The 5K course features a flat and fast paved loop around Green Lake, making it perfect for seasoned runners seeking a personal record or families looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Race day kicks off with bib pickup starting at 7:45 AM, followed by the race starting at 9:00 AM. After the race, participants can enjoy post-race hydration and nutrition while celebrating with awards for the top three finishers in each age category. Plus, don’t forget to bring along a non-perishable food item to support local food shelters and give back this holiday season. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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Organiser's description
**** PLEASE READ IN ENTIRETY ****
THANKSGIVING DAY APPLE CUP 5K - PRODUCED BY HI5K
CALLING ALL TURKEY TROTTERS TO RUN (OR WALK) IN THE 8TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY APPLE CUP 5K!!!
THIS IS AN AWESOME WAY TO CELEBRATE BOTH THANKSGIVING AND APPLE CUP AT THE SAME TIME!!!
COME SPORTING YOUR HUSKY OR COUGAR COLORS!!! IF YOU ARE NOT A HUSKY OR COUG, SPORT YOUR OWN COLORS!!! OR, IF YOU WANT TO, DRESS UP LIKE A TURKEY - WE JUST WANT YOU TO COME OUT AND HAVE FUN AND RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL 5K CHIP-TIMED RESULT.
EVENT INFORMATION
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT GREEN LAKE PARK IN SEATTLE. THE COURSE IS A 5K ON THE PAVED LOOP AROUND GREEN LAKE WITH THE FINAL STRETCH COMING AROUND THE BALL FIELDS (SEE COURSE LINKS BELOW). FROM A RUNNERS PERSPECTIVE - THIS COURSE IS LEGIT, DOPE, SICK, WICKED, 'DA BOMB - 'YA FEEL ME!!! AND IT IS FLAT AND FAST IF YOU ARE AFTER A PR.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US IN THIS EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QUALITY EVENT.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REGISTER YOU AND SIGN THE WAIVER THAT WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, OTHERWISE IF YOU ARE 18 YOU MAY REGISTER YOURSELF.
RACE DAY (THANKSGIVING DAY) SCHEDULE:
7:45AM - 9
BIB PICKUP AT GREEN LAKE SOFTBALL FIELDS (EAST SIDE OF GREEN LAKE - LOOK FOR HI5K TENTS). YOU MAY ALSO DROP OFF ANY CANNED FOOD ITEMS YOU'D LIKE TO DONATE AT THIS TIME. DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AS WELL.
9
5K RACE START
10:15 AM:
PODIUM AWARDS BEGIN - TOP 3 IN EACH AGE CATEGORY (MALE/FEMALE AWARDED SEPARATELY).
AGE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
9:50AM - 10
POST-RACE HYDRATION AND NUTRITION AVAILABLE
SCHOLARSHIPS:
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE EMAIL THE RACE DIRECTOR AT:
[email protected]
OR you can send us a message by clicking the Questions? button below.
We will get you signed up - no questions asked.
BIB PICKUP:
BEFORE-RACE-DAY:
TUE NOV 25, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SUPER JOCK N JILL
7210 E GREEN LAKE DR N
SEATTLE, WA 98115
WED NOV 26, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
SUPER JOCK N JILL
7210 E GREEN LAKE DR N
SEATTLE, WA 98115
RACE-DAY
7:45AM - 9:10AM
GREEN LAKE PARK - START / FINISH AT GREEN LAKE BASKETBALL COURTS
7201 EAST GREEN LAKE DR N
SEATTLE, WA 98115
COURSE INFO:
START/FINISH AREA IS AT THE GREENLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER BASKETBALL COURTS ON THE EAST SIDE OF GREENLAKE. FROM THE START, THE RACE WILL HEAD WEST TOWARD THE LAKE AND THEN MAKE AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT-HAND TURN TO BEGIN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE LOOP AROUND THE GREEN LAKE ON THE INNER PAVED PATH. AT APPROXIMATELY MILE 2.8 THERE WILL BE A RIGHT HAND-TURN TO EXIT THE INNER PATH AND BEGIN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE LAP AROUND THE PLAY FIELDS (SOFTBALL / SOCCER AREA). THE FINAL TURN (AT "TURN AND BURN" CORNER) WILL BE A LEFT-HAND TURN WITH 200 METERS REMAINING TO THE FINISH (TIME TO KICK! - IT'S SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL TOO).
TIMING: THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT. TIMING IS PROVIDED BY BELL LAP PRODUCTIONS.
WEATHER: PREPARE FOR COLD OR INCLEMENT WEATHER (IT'S NOVEMBER).
COURSE LINKS:
* https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2805350536
* https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31541051
STRAVA SEGMENTS:
* https://www.strava.com/segments/22375594 (Full 3.1 Mile Segment)
* https://www.strava.com/segments/22375610 (200 Meter "Turn and Burn" Finish)
* https://www.strava.com/segments/16058817 (Mile Somewhere in the Middle)
DONATIONS:
DID YOU KNOW THAT THANKSGIVING IS THE BIGGEST FOOD DAY OF THE YEAR! THIS RACE IS HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SHELTERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO FIGHT HUNGER IN WASHINGTON STATE. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE BRING ANY NON-PERISHABLE OR CANNED FOOD ITEM TO THE RACE AND WE'LL HAPPILY DROP IT TO ONE OF THE LOCAL FOOD SHELTERS WE SUPPORT.
FAQS:
CAN I PARTICIPATE WITH A STROLLER?
ABSOLUTELY - WE ARE STROLLER FRIENDLY.
CAN I RUN WITH MY DOG?
UNFORTUNATELY NO, USATF (USA TRACK & FIELD) WILL NO LONGER INSURE OR SANCTION EVENTS THAT ALLOWS DOGS.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!
THANKSGIVING DAY APPLE CUP 5K - PRODUCED BY HI5K
CALLING ALL TURKEY TROTTERS TO RUN (OR WALK) IN THE 8TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY APPLE CUP 5K!!!
THIS IS AN AWESOME WAY TO CELEBRATE BOTH THANKSGIVING AND APPLE CUP AT THE SAME TIME!!!
COME SPORTING YOUR HUSKY OR COUGAR COLORS!!! IF YOU ARE NOT A HUSKY OR COUG, SPORT YOUR OWN COLORS!!! OR, IF YOU WANT TO, DRESS UP LIKE A TURKEY - WE JUST WANT YOU TO COME OUT AND HAVE FUN AND RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL 5K CHIP-TIMED RESULT.
EVENT INFORMATION
THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT GREEN LAKE PARK IN SEATTLE. THE COURSE IS A 5K ON THE PAVED LOOP AROUND GREEN LAKE WITH THE FINAL STRETCH COMING AROUND THE BALL FIELDS (SEE COURSE LINKS BELOW). FROM A RUNNERS PERSPECTIVE - THIS COURSE IS LEGIT, DOPE, SICK, WICKED, 'DA BOMB - 'YA FEEL ME!!! AND IT IS FLAT AND FAST IF YOU ARE AFTER A PR.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US IN THIS EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QUALITY EVENT.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REGISTER YOU AND SIGN THE WAIVER THAT WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, OTHERWISE IF YOU ARE 18 YOU MAY REGISTER YOURSELF.
RACE DAY (THANKSGIVING DAY) SCHEDULE:
7:45AM - 9
BIB PICKUP AT GREEN LAKE SOFTBALL FIELDS (EAST SIDE OF GREEN LAKE - LOOK FOR HI5K TENTS). YOU MAY ALSO DROP OFF ANY CANNED FOOD ITEMS YOU'D LIKE TO DONATE AT THIS TIME. DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AS WELL.
9
5K RACE START
10:15 AM:
PODIUM AWARDS BEGIN - TOP 3 IN EACH AGE CATEGORY (MALE/FEMALE AWARDED SEPARATELY).
AGE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS 1-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
9:50AM - 10
POST-RACE HYDRATION AND NUTRITION AVAILABLE
SCHOLARSHIPS:
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE EMAIL THE RACE DIRECTOR AT:
[email protected]
OR you can send us a message by clicking the Questions? button below.
We will get you signed up - no questions asked.
BIB PICKUP:
BEFORE-RACE-DAY:
TUE NOV 25, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SUPER JOCK N JILL
7210 E GREEN LAKE DR N
SEATTLE, WA 98115
WED NOV 26, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
SUPER JOCK N JILL
7210 E GREEN LAKE DR N
SEATTLE, WA 98115
RACE-DAY
7:45AM - 9:10AM
GREEN LAKE PARK - START / FINISH AT GREEN LAKE BASKETBALL COURTS
7201 EAST GREEN LAKE DR N
SEATTLE, WA 98115
COURSE INFO:
START/FINISH AREA IS AT THE GREENLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER BASKETBALL COURTS ON THE EAST SIDE OF GREENLAKE. FROM THE START, THE RACE WILL HEAD WEST TOWARD THE LAKE AND THEN MAKE AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT-HAND TURN TO BEGIN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE LOOP AROUND THE GREEN LAKE ON THE INNER PAVED PATH. AT APPROXIMATELY MILE 2.8 THERE WILL BE A RIGHT HAND-TURN TO EXIT THE INNER PATH AND BEGIN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE LAP AROUND THE PLAY FIELDS (SOFTBALL / SOCCER AREA). THE FINAL TURN (AT "TURN AND BURN" CORNER) WILL BE A LEFT-HAND TURN WITH 200 METERS REMAINING TO THE FINISH (TIME TO KICK! - IT'S SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL TOO).
TIMING: THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT. TIMING IS PROVIDED BY BELL LAP PRODUCTIONS.
WEATHER: PREPARE FOR COLD OR INCLEMENT WEATHER (IT'S NOVEMBER).
COURSE LINKS:
* https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2805350536
* https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31541051
STRAVA SEGMENTS:
* https://www.strava.com/segments/22375594 (Full 3.1 Mile Segment)
* https://www.strava.com/segments/22375610 (200 Meter "Turn and Burn" Finish)
* https://www.strava.com/segments/16058817 (Mile Somewhere in the Middle)
DONATIONS:
DID YOU KNOW THAT THANKSGIVING IS THE BIGGEST FOOD DAY OF THE YEAR! THIS RACE IS HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SHELTERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO FIGHT HUNGER IN WASHINGTON STATE. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE BRING ANY NON-PERISHABLE OR CANNED FOOD ITEM TO THE RACE AND WE'LL HAPPILY DROP IT TO ONE OF THE LOCAL FOOD SHELTERS WE SUPPORT.
FAQS:
CAN I PARTICIPATE WITH A STROLLER?
ABSOLUTELY - WE ARE STROLLER FRIENDLY.
CAN I RUN WITH MY DOG?
UNFORTUNATELY NO, USATF (USA TRACK & FIELD) WILL NO LONGER INSURE OR SANCTION EVENTS THAT ALLOWS DOGS.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!
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Location
Green Lake Park, 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, 98115, WA, United States
Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup 5k
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