Run Forest Run - Seattle

JAN

24-25

2026

Run Forest Run 5k in Seattle brings a Forrest Gump inspired course with a white feather start and Bubba Gump style finish. Costumes are encouraged and both in person and virtual 5k options make it easy to join.

24-25 Jan 2026

Seattle, Washington

Registration

5 kilometers

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Run Forest Run 5k

The Run Forest Run 5k takes place in Seattle, WA on January 24-25, 2026. The event location is 7201 E Green Lake Drive N, Seattle, WA 98117. Additional event information is available at run2befit.com.

Events and fees

Run or Walk : 5k (in-person). Price: $40. Price increases after January 18, 2026.
Virtual : 5k. Price: $30. Registration ends January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm PST.
Kids (untimed, no bib, no medal, no other perks) : 5k. Price: $0. Registration ends January 23, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.

A race bundle called HappyNewYear2026 is offered; it provides a $10 discount per event and includes this race and the Unicorns & Rainbows 5k on January 11, 2026.

Course and theme

The event uses a Forrest Gump-inspired theme. Organizers describe a white feather start line, a Bubba-Gump-style finish, and themed mile markers. Costumes are encouraged and the description notes the possibility of participants wearing character or novelty outfits. The kids entry is explicitly untimed and does not include a bib or medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Run or Walk 5k

Virtual 5k