Beat the Blerch
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Beat The Blerch is a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon created by The Oatmeal and inspired by this comic about running.
Our Carnation, Washington race will take place in a quaint little town located about 35 minutes outside of Seattle.
It begins at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park, and it’s a beautiful flat, out-and-back course that winds its way through evergreen, mossy forests along the Snoqualmie valley trail. Near the starting line of the race are strawberry farms and pumpkin patches, which offer guided tours in case you’re still up for a bit of walking after the race.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beat the Blerch?
- Beat the Blerch is a running event held in Carnation, WA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Beat the Blerch?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Carnation, WA at Tolt-MacDonald Park, Carnation, WA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beat the Blerch?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Beat the Blerch
Sep 12, 2026