Seattle Kraken 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event 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!

👶 Special Pricing

• Kids Pricing: Reduced pricing for kids up to age 18.
• Team Registration: Create a team: after your first 5 people sign up, you will get a $5 refund!

📅 Schedule

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
  • Wednesday, October 1: 3:00pm - 7:00pm - Super Jock and Jill Greenlake at 7210 E. Greenlake Drive N Seattle, WA 98115
  • Thursday, October 2: 2:00pm-7:00pm - Brooks Trailhead at 3400 Stone Way, Seattle, WA 98103
  • Friday, October 3: 8:00am - 7:00pm - Kraken Community Iceplex at 10601 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

🚦 Race Day Schedule

• 8:00am: Registration and packet pickup opens
• 8:30am: Costume contest
• 9:00am: Kids Dash
• 10:30am: Awards

🏁 5K Start Times

• 9:30am: Wave 1 - under 8:00 minute per mile pace
• 9:35am: Wave 2 - 8:00 - 9:00 minute per mile pace
• 9:40am: Wave 3 - 9:00 - 10:00 minute per mile pace
• 9:45am: Wave 4 - 10:00 - 11:00 minute per mile pace
• 9:50am: Wave 5 - 11:00 - 12:00 minute per mile pace
• 9:55am: Wave 6 - 12:00 - 13:00 minute per mile pace
• 10:00am: Wave 7 - 13:00 - 14:00 minute per mile pace
• 10:05am: Wave 8 - 14:00 - 15:00 minute per mile pace
• 10:10am: Wave 9 - Walkers

🌐 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 and registration, visit the Seattle Kraken 5K page.