Float Dodger 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- Float Dodger 5K · Free Kids Dash
From the Organizer
Welcome to West Seattle Float Dodger 5K, Seattle's most fun summer running tradition!
Imagine running down California Ave SW, a main drag usually reserved for cars. Imagine being cheered by thousands of people, the entire length of the run. Imagine trying to outrun spectacular parade floats of the West Seattle Summer Parade. All of this can be yours at the West Seattle Float Dodger 5K.
Finish your run with a root beer float!
100% of the proceeds benefits West Seattle Food Bank!
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
78°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Boeing Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
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 Float Dodger 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Float Dodger 5K?
- Float Dodger 5K is a running race held in Seattle, Washington on July 18, 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 Float Dodger 5K?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Seattle, Washington at 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Float Dodger 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Float Dodger 5K
Jul 18, 2026