Run Scared

Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 9:45 AM PDT

Location: Seattle, WA; 5895 Lake Washington Blvd S, 98118
Type: RUN

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Family Friendly

Great for: families

Perks & features

Shirt
Swag Included

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

4K
Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Jan 9, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
5K
Sun, Oct 25, 10:00 AM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Jan 9, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
6.2 Miles
Sun, Oct 25, 9:45 AM PDT · From $38.10
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Jan 9, 2026, 6:59 PM PST

+ 1 more option

Virtual Run Scared
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 AM PDT · From $43.40
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Oct 16, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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The course

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

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