New Year's Day 5K & 8K and Prediction 5K & 8K
New Year's Day 5K & 8K and Prediction 5K & 8K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Auburn, WA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (94 days to go)
- Location
- 601 Oravetz Rd SE, Auburn, WA
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
New Year’s Day 5K & 8K — Traditional & Prediction Race 🎉🏃♀️🏃♂️
Start 2027 on the right foot!
Join us for a fun and inspiring New Year’s Day run/walk as we celebrate new beginnings, fresh goals, and endless possibilities. Whether you're chasing a new personal record, kickstarting a healthier lifestyle, or simply enjoying time outdoors with friends and family, this is the perfect way to welcome the New Year.
You choose how you want to race — Traditional or Prediction!
⏱️ Take the Prediction Challenge
Choose the Prediction 5K (3.1 miles) or Prediction 8K (4.97 miles) and predict how long you think it will take you to finish.
Here’s the twist: NO watches, phones, GPS devices, earbuds giving pace updates, or other timing devices allowed! You’ll have to rely completely on your own internal clock.
Your predicted finish time will be submitted the morning of the race, and the official computer time will determine your actual finish. Prediction awards go to the participants who finish closest to their predicted time — not necessarily the fastest!
🏃 Or Keep It Traditional
Not into predicting your time? No problem! Choose the Traditional 5K or 8K and simply run or walk your race.
Set a new PR, work toward a new goal, or just enjoy a scenic course and a great morning with the running and walking community.
Please note: There are NO overall top-finisher prizes for the Traditional 5K or 8K. This option is all about your time, your goals, and starting 2027 your way!
🏆 Prediction Race Awards
For participants registered in the Prediction 5K & 8K, prizes will be awarded to:
5K — Overall Top 3 Male & Female
8K — Overall Top 3 Male & Female
However you choose to tackle it — Traditional or Prediction, 5K or 8K — come celebrate the first day of 2027 with us!
✨ New Year. New Goals. New Achievements.
All participants will receive:
Finisher Medal, guaranteed until December 1st
Race Bib
Post-Race Snacks
A memorable way to begin the New Year
This event is open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Gather your friends, family, and running/walking buddies and make the New Year's Day 5K & 8K part of your annual tradition.
Let's celebrate a fresh start, new adventures, and the exciting journey ahead!
Long Sleeve Lifestyle Shirts available for purchase:
$25 sm- XL
$30 2XL - 3XL
Shirts available until December 5th
Sorry, Absolutely No Dogs! Our insurance does not cover our furry friends.
No selling, transfers or refunds.
Events
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
47°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
65%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tacoma #1, 9 mi from the venue.
About Auburn, WA
Population
85,455
as of 2023
City Elevation
72 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at New Year's Day 5K & 8K and Prediction 5K & 8K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
94
Days to train
- Race
- New Year's Day 5K & 8K and Prediction 5K & 8K
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 601 Oravetz Rd SE, Auburn, WA
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New Year's Day 5K & 8K and Prediction 5K & 8K
Jan 1, 2027