Run the 509
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Run the 509 - Deer Park, WA
Run the 509 takes place on May 31, 2026 in Deer Park, Washington. The event includes multiple distances and community-oriented race services.
- 13.1 Miles 1/2 Marathon
- 10K 10 kilometers
- 5K 5 kilometers
- 300 Yards Toddler Trot
The courses are out and back and run through area neighborhoods, a golf course, and rural landscapes. The route uses road running and sidewalk surfaces and has minimal elevation gain along the course.
The start line for all races is at the WAFd Bank parking lot, 16 N Main St, Deer Park. Race-day parking is available in a large dirt lot along Railroad Ave and on nearby streets. The event is held on open roads; flaggers will be present and participants must watch for traffic and follow rules of road running.
Packet pickup is available on the days before the race and on race day at the start for out-of-town runners. Registered participants receive a t-shirt at packet pickup; registration by May 17 is required to guarantee a shirt. Late registrants may have access to a limited number of extra shirts at the finish area; unclaimed shirts will be distributed on race day only.
Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Age group prizes are available after overall results are announced. Medals are awarded to all finishers after the races.
Aid stations: the 5K has one aid station with water and basic first aid and two public restrooms on course. The 10K and half marathon each include an additional aid station with an outhouse, water, basic first aid, and hammer gel nutrition.
The Toddler Trot is untimed, for children 9 years old and younger, approximately six blocks, and requires a parent or guardian to accompany each participant. A finisher t-shirt is included for Toddler Trot participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
