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Summer Spirit Run

Name: Summer Spirit Run
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Seattle

Seattle, United States • 29 Aug 2026

Summer Spirit Run

The Summer Spirit Run takes place at Magnuson Park in Seattle, Washington. The event base is located at 74th and Sand Point Way. This event offers various distances for participants to choose from, including traditional road races and an obstacle-based option.

Participants can select from the following distances and categories:

400m Kids Dash
5k running race
5k Obstacle Dash
10k running race
15k running race

The registration process for most events opens in mid-February and remains available until the morning of the race. The Kids Dash features a lower entry fee compared to the standard distance races. The event serves as part of a larger series of runs held within the local park system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Seattle

Race information

Website Registration

15 km

15k

10 km

10k

5 km

Obstacle Dash

Kids Dash

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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