Paul Ruston Memorial Run
Paul Ruston Memorial Run is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Auburn, WA, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- 4248 S 288th St, Auburn, WA
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come join us for the annual Paul Ruston Memorial Run at Thomas Jefferson High School!
Lace up your sneakers and honor the memory of beloved community member Paul Ruston. All proceeds will be donated to the Ruston Family Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on making the sport of cross country understandable and memorable for young athletes & families. Bring together friends, family, and neighbors for a morning of fun and fitness. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a leisurely walker, we would love you to join us in honoring Coach Ruston's legacy at the Paul Ruston Memorial Run.
View the course map and check out our website to learn more about the foundation and what we've been up to!
Race will be chip-timed by GC Racing and bibs will be available for pick up on race day during check-in (7:00AM-8:30AM).
Awards will be at 9:45AM. Prize money to overall top-3 male and female racers!
Don't miss out on this special event! Please email rustonfamilyfoundation@gmail.com for questions, concerns, or details on special student and group priced tickets!!
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kent, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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Paul Ruston Memorial Run
Aug 8, 2026