Tim Nygard Memorial Ballard Beast

Saturday, September 30, 2023 Past event
10:30 AM PDT
Seattle, Washington
$16.90–$75.20 · 2 races

Event summary

Join us for the second annual Tim Nygard Memorial Ballard Beast on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in the picturesque Seattle neighborhood of Ballard. This unique event celebrates community, fitness, and the spirit of cherished loved ones, particularly honoring Tim Nygard, who inspired many during his courageous battle with colon cancer. Participants can choose from two thrilling race distances: the challenging Rx event featuring beautiful loops around Shilshole Beach, Shilshole Marina, and Sunset Hill Park, or the heartfelt 5.2K "In Honor Of" run/walk.

In the Rx event, athletes will tackle dynamic challenges, including a run with a weighted backpack and 10 Hydro-burbees, ensuring a true test of physical and mental strength. The 5.2K run/walk invites participants to honor their loved ones by sharing uplifting thoughts and memories, which will be collected and celebrated at the finish line bonfire at Golden Garden Beach. Whether you're an athlete or a supporter, this event promises a day of connection, remembrance, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories while honoring those we hold dear!

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Races

  • Ballard Beast "Half-Staff" - Rx Athlete

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & Custom T-Shirt (1st year) OR Socks (2nd year)

    6.5 total miles, Rx Athletes take on the 3.25 mile loop a total of 2 times: 1 run loop * 1 weighted vest or backpack (14 / 20 pounds) loop Transitioning between modalities, athletes go from the transition area to the beach, and complete 10 full submersion burpees in thigh-high Puget Sound water. *no bike loops 2023. Half-staff Rx event in honor of Tim Nygard.

    9:30 AM PDT

    $75.20

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  • Ballard Beast - "In Honor Of" 5.2k Run / Walk

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & Custom "Ballard Beast" Logo Patch

    A new event for year two, the 5.2K is aimed at our vision of the Ballard Beast being a beloved annual event that is broadly accessible and unites as many as possible around the power of community and fitness on overall health. Starting an hour after the Rx athletes, the 5.2K athletes take on the same beautiful course at the pace that is right for them. We encourage all 5.2K athletes to take on this challenge in honor of a loved one who is living or has passed. Please be creative in how you want to honor that person / people - maybe it's a T-shirt with their picture or name. However you do it, show us who you're running for loud and proud, so all participants, volunteers, and spectators can cheer you on and pay our respect to your honoree. Additionally, we encourage you to bring a quote, prayer, or other words inspired by your honoree to share. at the top of our course, Sunset Hill Park, words will be collected, and then at the finish, Golden Gardens Park, read aloud (if desired), and added to our bonfire.

    10:30 AM PDT

    $16.90

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Organiser's description

_9/12/23 UPDATE: THIS YEAR'S EVENT IS POSTPONED. All sign up and donations will be returned. Race director will reach out directly to all who have signed up and donated with details. We will still be honoring Tim in another way this year - more to come on that as plans are finalized. _

2023, Year 2 Updates: In honor of Ballard native and our friend / husband / brother / dad / son Tim Nygard who his wife Alicia so beautifully stated "was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus - his body restored, healed & whole again" on March 18th 2023, we are making a few changes to the event this year. Tim's peace and calm throughout his 3 year battle with colon cancer was an inspiration to so many, and we aim to honor and remember Tim, and others our Ballard Beast community has lost. Rx event will be run at half-staff, removing the 2 bike loops from last year. We are also adding a 5.2K "In Honor Of" run / walk.



The Ballard Beast is a unique event*, celebrating the seafaring origins, geography, and community of Ballard - fueled by a belief that fitness and shared experiences are vital to the strength of our communities. Rx Athletes will take on two beautiful loops that includes Shilshole beach, Shilshole marina, and Sunset Hill park. Athletes will be challenged physically and mentally as they take on new modalities each loop: run (1 loop), run with a weighted backpack or vest (1 loop). 10 Hydro-burbees (wade in mid thigh, and drop down to bottom of a push up) will greet the participants at the transition. The race creator is a Ballard native, and grew up on the course. Years running, walking, and riding the course have inspired bringing the Ballard Beast to life. Join us in this 2nd annual event!

5.2K Run / Walk "In Honor Of" Athletes take on one lap of the run course described above. In addition to honoring loved ones with outfits, participants are encouraged to bring quotes, prayers, or other positive thoughts inspired by those they're walking in honor of. At Sunset Hill park words will be collected, and then upon completion at Golden Garden beach they will be read aloud if desired, and added to the bonfire.

If you'd like to participate, but don't to want break a sweat, we need volunteers! See sign up details in "Volunteer" tab above.

*Open course, following rules of the road. Given this, not an officially timed race. Completion and community are the goal. In future years, based on athlete and community input, we may evolve event to include a closed course / officially timed race.

Location

Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, 98117, WA, United States

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