Tolt-MacDonald Park, Carnation WA
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Event Overview
- Name: Beat The Blerch
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Tolt-MacDonald Park, Carnation, WA
- Website: More info
Race Details
- Distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon
- Creator: The Oatmeal
- Inspiration: this comic about running
- Course: Flat, out-and-back course through evergreen forests
Location Highlights
- Town: Carnation, a quaint little town about 35 minutes outside of Seattle
- Start Line: Located at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park
- Scenery: Course winds through mossy forests along the Snoqualmie valley trail
- Activities: Nearby strawberry farms and pumpkin patches offer guided tours post-race
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