Run Forest Run 5k
- Date
- March 21, 2027
- Distance
- Run or Walk 5k · Virtual 5k - no shirt included · FREE Kid's entries - no bib only, no medal, no other perks - just the race untimed.
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ Run Forest Run 5K — A Forrest Gump-Inspired Fun Run! 🌲
If you’ve ever watched Forrest Gump and thought, “Hey, I could run across America too… or at least a few miles,” then the Run Forrest Run 5K is calling your name louder than Jenny yelling from a school bus window.
Join us for a race where the only rule is to keep moving—because once you start running, who knows when you’ll stop? (Hopefully at the finish line. We do not provide cross-country escort vehicles.)
Expect a course sprinkled with Forrest-approved surprises: a white feather start line, a Bubba-Gump-style finish, and mile markers that remind you just how long Jenny kept Forrest waiting. You might even be overtaken by someone in a ping-pong outfit or a full shrimp costume. It's fine. It’s all part of the experience.
Costumes are highly encouraged—so grow out that majestic running beard, throw on your brightest yellow “happy face” T-shirt, and don’t forget the classic red hat. If anyone asks why you’re dressed like that, just say, “I just felt like running!”
So tie those shoes tight and come join the fun. After all… life is like a 5K—you never know what you’re gonna get.
“That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run...” — and so can you! See you at the starting line!
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
56°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
56%
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 Run Forest Run 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
286
Days to train
- Race
- Run Forest Run 5k
- Date
- March 21, 2027
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run Forest Run 5k?
- Run Forest Run 5k is a running race held in Seattle, Washington on March 21, 2027. 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 Run Forest Run 5k?
- Sunday, March 21, 2027 in Seattle, Washington at 7201 E Green Lake Drive N, Seattle, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Forest Run 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Forest Run 5k
Mar 21, 2027