Run Scared

OCT
26
2025
Join the 17th annual Run Scared in Seward Park on October 26, a Halloween themed run supporting Blood Cancer United. Choose from 10K, 5K, 2 mile, a kids dash or virtual option, then celebrate with treats, a costume contest and awards.
Sun 26 Oct 2025
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Run Scared is the 17th annual Halloween-themed race in Seward Park, Seattle, held on October 26, 2025. The event benefits Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). Registration includes a long sleeve cotton race shirt, a surprise finisher item and Halloween treats. A virtual participation option is available.

Event details and logistics

Distances offered:

  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 2 Mile
  • Virtual Run Scared
  • Free Kids Dash

Race-day activities include a treasure hunt, kids dash, costume contest and awards. Packet pickup is available the day before at West Seattle Runner (2743 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116) and there is on-site registration and packet pickup at the race location. The race location is listed as 5895 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118.

The event offers a "Trees not Tees" option in which shirt fees are donated to an organization that will plant a tree; registrants who choose this receive a certificate, GPS coordinates and a photo of the planted tree. A separate page is listed for additional race information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
2 Mile
Free Kids Dash
Virtual Run Scared

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