Dick's-A-Thon
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Dick's-A-Thon in Seattle
Dick's-A-Thon is a marathon-distance challenge in Seattle that visits each Dick's Drive-In for menu items. The event is organized by a non-profit that donates net proceeds to outdoor and search and rescue causes. The next scheduled date is October 17, 2026.
Participants choose from several distance and participation options:
- 26.3 miles - Full menu: fries, milkshake, three burgers.
- 14.5 miles - Three menu items.
- 0 miles - Menu Muncher with five menu items.
- ~5.5 miles - Victory lap with one menu item.
Registration for the running options includes an official race bib, a Dick's-A-Thon t-shirt, vouchers for the Dick's menu, and aid stations offering water and electrolytes for the full and half distances. The menu-only option includes a race bib, a t-shirt, and vouchers for the menu items. The organization also lists volunteer and donation options as alternative ways to participate.
Net proceeds are designated for several beneficiaries including The Mountaineers Access Fund Scholarship, Snohomish Search and Rescue, King County Search and Rescue, Seattle Mountain Rescue, Washington State SAR Planning Unit, Whatcom County SAR, and the Washington National Parks Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
