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A Merry Christmas Run in Seattle
A Merry Christmas Run is a community running event on December 26, 2026 at Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA. The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual alternative. The format uses wave starts with a cap per wave; waves close when they fill. The organizer describes the event as a smaller, private group run that allows running or walking for all paces and ages with minors attending with a guardian.
Distances available include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon 13.1
- Family 1 mile fun run
- Virtual run
Timing is optional and no timing chips are used. Participants may record time with personal apps and submit results for posting. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration; shirts are mailed the week of the race. Typical swag includes a running T-shirt, a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, and a digital training pack. An optional technical running shirt is available for an additional fee. Online results and certificates of completion are offered, and participants may receive an invitation to local running clubs.
The event lists registration fees for each distance and notes a charity initiative where each mile logged after the race will result in a $1 donation to partnered charities. Fundraising is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
