West Seattle 5K Run/Walk - Presented by West Seattle High School PTSA
9:30 AM on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Seattle, WA at Alki Ave. SW
Events
Race Day Schedule
7:30-9:00 am: Packet pick-up will be available on-site at the event near the Alki Beach Bathhouse located at 2701 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. Be prepared for long lines. No in person registration; register via mobile phone at the RunSignUp.com link up until 9:00 a.m. race day. T Shirts available to the first 1,200 registered participants, while supplies last.
9:10 am: Pre-race warm-up
9:30 am: 5K Run/Walk starts
8:30 to 11:30 am: Visit our sponsor booths
Packet pick-up & Day-of-race reg
Don't stand in line on race day!
Please plan to pick up your bib, gift bag, shirt and timing chip Saturday, May 16, 2026, at West Seattle Runner from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. No in person registration; register via mobile phone at the RunSignUp.com link up until 9:00 a.m. race day. T Shirts available to the first 1,200 registered participants. Gift bags given to the first 1,000 registered participants at Saturday Packet Pick up.
You may pick up for family and friends.
West Seattle Runner is located at 2743 California Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116.
Shirts
Shirts - to first 1,200 paid registrants.
Proceeds
What are we raising money for?
Through your generous donations, we have been able to fund:
Monthly staffed Saturday Study Hall that benefits an average of 100 students each session
• Classroom supply needs
• Student Club mini grants
• Student-led initiatives
• Teacher minigrants
Our 2026 Sponsors
Event Route
This is a Participants will enjoy a beautiful five-kilometer course along Alki Avenue SW. The course begins at the Alki Bath House (see map here) and proceeds east along Alki Avenue SW. At Anchor Park, runners return to the starting point. This is a USATF-certified course.text field ready for your content.
Walk or Run?
This is a family, friendly run/walk open to everyone. We encourage all participants and you may walk, skip, or jog along the beautiful Alki Beach course. We request that walkers start at the back of the race.
Parking
This is a new textBoth Alki and Harbor Avenues will be closed to traffic starting at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the event. Because parking is always challenging at Alki Beach, please plan to carpool, take the bus, have someone drop you off, or arrive early to allow time for parking and walking to the event starting point.field ready for your content.
Gear Check
Gear check is available. To help us preserve resources, please bring your items in a bag, backpack, or other enclosure. To protect your belongings, we will mark your item with your bib number and only the person wearing the bib with the matching number can retrieve the item. Please do not leave valuables.
DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATE?
If you're a K-12 student living in West Seattle and in need of financial support to participant in the event, please contact the event directly by clicking on the Questions button below.
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Race Address
2701 Alki Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116 US
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