Ho Ho Ho! It’s time for holiday races, fun-runs and walks around the Sound! Get yourself signed up for the last runs of 2011!
Christmas Rush Fun Run
Saturday, December 10
9:50am
Russell Road Park
24400 Russell Road
Kent, WA 98032
http://www.kentwa.gov
Random prize drawings, live music and awards for top 5 finishers in each age group make the Christmas Rush a fun family event. Both the 5k and 10k are certified out and back courses. Last year, over 1,800 people participated in this event.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Sunday, December 11
8:30am
400 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.seattlejinglebellrun.org
Now celebrating 27 years of family fun, holiday tradition and most importantly – raising funds in the name of preventing, controlling and curing arthritis. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season by helping others! Recruit a team. Raise money. Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk the 5K route, and make sure your children don’t miss the 1K Run with the Elves!
Street Scramble at the Market
Sunday, December 11
9:30am
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.streetscramble.com
Thirty checkpoints are marked on a map of Downtown Seattle. On foot how many can you visit on foot in 2 hours? Go solo or in a team of 2-5. Be competitive or casual. Discover a new neighborhood, or one you thought you knew well. Awards in many categories including Junior, 50+, and Family. Refreshments included. Scramble happens rain or shine!
Santa Runs Tacoma
Saturday, December 17
9:00am
Dock Street Landing
535 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA, 98402
http://www.santarunstacoma.com
Three different runs on the same day! Frosty’s 5K Run & Walk, The Grinch 10K Solo Run & Relay and Tiny Tim’s 1K Kid’s Run. Benefitting the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County, it’s the third annual run on Tacoma’s scenic waterfront. The 5K run is dog and stroller-friendly. There’s a costume contest for the best dressed Christmas Character, a visit from Santa, a canned food drive for FISH Food Banks of Pierce County, and an after party at Dock Street Pub.
12K’s of Christmas Holiday Run
Sunday, December 18
9:30am
Marina Park
25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive
Kirkland, WA 98033
http://www.12ksofchristmas.com
A 12K run/walk, a 5K run/walk, a free 1K kids dash and a post-race celebration area with plenty of food and exhibitors. Advertised as the Seventh largest 12K in America, it benefits Sleep Country’s Foster Kids program.
Just For Fun, Jingle Bell Run 5K
Saturday, December 24
1:30pm
Wright Park
316 South G St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org
Take a break from holiday festivities and bring your family and friends to Wright Park to enjoy a refreshing afternoon 5k run or walk. Bring non-perishable food for the food bank or old running shoes for the mission. Sponsored by Metro Parks and South Sound Running. The first male/female finishers will win shoes from South Sound Running.
Run or Walk the Last Mile of 2011 at First Night!
Saturday, December 31
6:15pm
Pantages Theatre
901 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org
Yes it’s the last mile of the year, so get your decorated hats, shoes, costumes on to kick 2011 to the curb. This event will lead the First Night kick-off parade. The event will begin just before the First Night parade, and runs in a big loop on Broadway, ending at Varsity Grill. After the run, show your race number at Varsity Grill and receive a free beverage.
