Christmas Rush
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Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk
The Christmas Rush is an annual run and walk held in Kent along the Green River with races at Hogan Park (24400 Russell Road). The event offers two distances:
- 10k
- 5k
The 10k uses a new clockwise course that begins on 240th in front of the city shops, follows Russell Road south, turns west on Meeker, crosses the bridge, continues north on Frager Road, crosses a pedestrian bridge into Van Doren's Landing Park, reaches a turnaround, then returns along the east side of the river to the start/finish area. The 5k is a modified out-and-back that also begins on 240th, runs south to Meeker, crosses the bridge to Frager Road, then returns via a foot bridge and the trail along the river to the finish in front of the city shops. Runners are asked to stay to the left while on the course.
Registration opens in October. Participants aged 13 and under are free courtesy of Taylor Farms; paid options include an entry with or without a shirt, and a shirt order deadline is Thursday, November 12. Day-of registration is available at a separate fee. Packet pick up is scheduled the day before the race at Road Runner Sports, Kent Station, and shirts and bibs may also be picked up on race day.
Dogs are not allowed on the course; strollers are allowed with appropriate start positioning. Awards are presented for each age group after the race. Organizers recruit volunteers for course marshals, water and snack distribution, and other support tasks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
