Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life 2026
Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life 2026 is a running race on August 30, 2026 in Seattle, WA.
- Date
- August 30, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Urban Native Education Alliance for our Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life, an annual suicide awareness and wellness community-wide event. We will also have a back-to-school drive! (Grab your supplies while they are still available!)
Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills (Oglala). Prizes for all age groups, photos, autographs, and T-shirts. Family-friendly event. Resource tabling, snacks, limited edition posters, and giveaway items. We will have a lot of fun activities and entertainment throughout the day.
This year, we have added a boxing and lacrosse showcase for youth and the community to participate in!
Featured speaker: Billy Mills
DJ Big Rez, MC & live entertainment included!!
Free ice cream, popcorn, and other fun treats
The race is free for all participants
T-SHIRTS:
Youth (Under 18) - T-shirts are free and included with the event
Adults (Over 18) - T-shirts are available for a $15 suggested donation
Overview of the Run:
North Seattle College - 9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA 98103
Registrations, activities, performers, resource tables, food, and much more will be in the courtyard!
Please see the map of North Seattle College to see the run/walk route: 2026 Billy Mills Map
POETRY CONTEST INFORMATION:
Billy Mills: Poetry Guidelines Flyer
Theme: "Be Like Billy"
1st Place Children (5-9) $500
1st Place Youth (10-17) $1000
1st Place Adult (18+) $500
Runner-Up Prizes for All
For more information, contact: UNEACHAIR@gmail.com
Any donations go towards the Native Warrior Athletics Program.
This is a SUICIDE PREVENTION and AWARENESS EVENT. We hope to raise awareness about suicide warning signs, prevention, and resources for support.
Native Warrior Athletics: Offers year-round FREE athletic programming for Native youth. We currently offer our basketball program and Native Warriors Boxing program. Any donations towards our annual Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life will support our Native youth and passion for athletics.
Urban Native Education Alliance (UNEA) was founded in 2008. We are a volunteer-based, grassroots, youth-centered, community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting Indigenous youth through cultural programming, mentorship, and community engagement. We offer free, year-round programming for all Indigenous youth participants.
Events
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
75°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Seattle, WA
Population
741,440
as of 2023
City Elevation
40 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life 2026
- Date
- August 30, 2026
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Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life 2026
Aug 30, 2026