Run Scared
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · 2 mile & more
From the Organizer
Earn your candy at the 18th annual Run Scared, benefiting Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) Choose from 10K, 5K or 2 mile walk or run.
Celebrate Halloween with a scary dash in Seward Park. Registration includes long sleeve race shirt, a surprise finisher's item and Halloween treats. All while benefiting a great cause!
Virtual option for those who want to join us from across the country.
Free kids dash
In an effort to be more friendly on the environment, you can choose the "Trees not Tees" option and we will donate your shirt costs to an organization that will plant a tree in your name. You will get a certificate, GPS coordinates and a picture of your planted tree.
Schedule
October 24, 2026
1:00pm - Packet pickup at West Seattle Runner opens
5:00pm - Packet pickup at West Seattle Runner closes
West Seattle Runner - 2743 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
October 25, 2026
8:00am - Registration and packet pickup open
8:15am - Treasure Hunt
8:45am - Kids Dash
9:00am - Costume Contest
9:45am - 10K Start
10:00am - 5K and 2 Mile start
10:45am - Awards
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
58°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
53%
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 Scared, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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 Run Scared?
- Run Scared is a running race held in Seattle, Washington on October 25, 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 Run Scared?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington at 5895 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Scared?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Scared
Oct 25, 2026