Run the 509
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Event details
Run the 509 takes place in Deer Park, Washington on May 31, 2026. The event, hosted by 509 Wellness, offers the following distances:
- 1/2 marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Toddler Trot (approx 6 blocks, un-timed; participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
All races start at the WAFd Bank parking lot, 16 N Main St, Deer Park. The courses are out-and-back routes that run through neighborhoods, a golf course, and rural landscapes. The route mixes road running and sidewalk with minimal elevation gain. The 5K includes two public restrooms on course.
Logistics and race-day information
Race-day parking is available in a large dirt lot along Railroad Ave and on nearby streets by WAFd Bank. This is an open road event; flaggers will be present and participants should watch for traffic and follow the rules of road running. Packet pickup is scheduled at Fleet Feet (10208 N Division St #103, North Spokane) on Friday, May 29, and at 509 Wellness (2W Crawford St, Deer Park) on Saturday, May 30; limited race-day pickup at the start is for out-of-town runners only.
Aid stations: the 5K has one water/first-aid station; the 10K and 1/2 marathon each have an additional station with an outhouse, water, minimal first aid, and Hammer gel nutrition. Medals are awarded to all finishers. Prizes are given to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon, with age-group prizes available after overall announcements. Food and drinks will be available from a local food truck and downtown businesses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
