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17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk

Date
August 9, 2026
Distance
17th Lake Union 10K Run Walk
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From the Organizer

17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk

Sunday August 9th, 2026 

 

*Finisher's Medals*

*Team Benefits    *Referral Rewards

*Family Pricing    *Age-based Discounts

*Free Bib Transfers & Deferrals

*Shirts Optional $10

 

Current Price $68

May 11th  $73

July 13th $78 

August 1st-7th $83

Race Weekend  August 8-9th $88

No Refunds

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Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

78°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

11%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Boeing Fld, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:58 AMSunset 8:33 PMDaylight 14h 35m

Host City

About Seattle, WA

Population

741,440

as of 2023

Elevation

40 ft

Nearest Airport

SEA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 10 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk
Date
August 9, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Read the Guide

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk?
17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk is a running race held in Seattle, Washington on August 9, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk?
Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Seattle, Washington at Lake Union Park (near MOHAI), Seattle, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

17th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk

Aug 9, 2026

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