7201 E Greenlake Drive North, Seattle WA
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Seattle Kraken 5K presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) will take place Saturday October 4th at Green Lake Park in Seattle. Proceeds from the event benefit the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Fund. This 5K fun run/walk will help kick off the start of the 2025 –2026 Seattle Kraken Season.
Everett Fitzhugh will host the festivities which will feature members of our broadcast team, Buoy, and other Kraken special guests. Participants will enjoy a unique Seattle Kraken race event and it is designed for everyone to enjoy. Whether you run or walk, join us and show your support for the Seattle Kraken and the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Fund at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health!
👶 Kids Pricing
- Discounted Rate: Reduced pricing for kids up to age 18.
👥 Team Registration
- Team Benefit: Create a team, after your first 5 people sign up, you will get a $5 refund!
🗓️ Schedule
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
- October 1: 3:00pm - 7:00pm at Super Jock and Jill Greenlake, 7210 E. Greenlake Drive N, Seattle, WA 98115
- October 2: 3:00pm - 7:00pm at Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way, Seattle, WA 98103
- October 3: 8:00am - 7:00pm at Kraken Community Iceplex, 10601 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Race Day October 4:
- 8:00am: Registration and packet pickup opens
- 8:30am: Costume contest
- 9:00am: Kids Dash
- 9:30am: 5K start - Wave 1 - under 8:00 minute per mile pace
- 9:35am: 5K start - Wave 2 - 8:00 - 9:00 minute per mile pace
- 9:40am: 5K start - Wave 3 - 9:00 - 10:00 minute per mile pace
- 9:45am: 5K start - Wave 4 - 10:00 - 11:00 minute per mile pace
- 9:50am: 5K start - Wave 5 - 11:00 - 12:00 minute per mile pace
- 9:55am: 5K start - Wave 6 - 12:00 - 13:00 minute per mile pace
- 10:00am: Beer Garden Opens
- 10:00am: 5K start - Wave 7 - 13:00 - 14:00 minute per mile pace
- 10:05am: 5K start - Wave 8 - 14:00 - 15:00 minute per mile pace
- 10:10am: 5K start - Wave 9 - Walkers
- 10:30am: Awards
- 1:00pm: Beer garden closes
🌐 Virtual Participation
Sign up for the virtual event to join us from your neighborhood. Virtual packets will include a race bib, event shirt and finisher's medal that will be sent to your home. Submit your photos and results to be a part of the official finisher's list. Virtual registration ends September 15th.
🔗 More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Seattle Kraken 5K.
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