Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run/Walk

MAR
28
2026
A fun 5k run and walk through Ballard, Seattle, celebrating Nordic culture. Enjoy post-event festivities with live music and Scandinavian treats while supporting the Leif Erikson Lodge and Ballard Senior Center.
Sat 28 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run/Walk is an annual event scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. It takes place in Seattle, Washington, with the course running from the heart of Ballard to Shilshole Bay. The address is 2245 NW 57th St.

Registration and Fees

Registration is open to ages 3 to 100. Fees are $20 for adults (18 years and older), $10 for participants aged 13-17, and free for children 12 and under. Limited registration is available on the morning of the event.

Post-Event Activities and Awards

Top finishers receive ribbons and prizes, with additional prizes awarded for fun and creative participants. After the run, there are Nordic cultural demonstrations, live music, and servings of hot food, Scandinavian baked items such as cookies, lefse, bløtkake, and krumkake, along with coffee and soda.

Beneficiaries

Proceeds from the event benefit the Leif Erikson Lodge and the Ballard Senior Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Fun Run / Walk