The Best Races - Seattle
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Seattle
A Merry Christmas Run takes place at Magnuson Park in Seattle on December 26, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual options and uses wave starts with a cap per wave; waves are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and a wait list is available when waves sell out. The event is described as a smaller, private group run with coordinator support on site.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon (13.1)
- Virtual run option
- Family 1 mile fun run
Timing is optional; no timing chips are used. Participants may track runs with personal apps and submit times to the organizers for posting. Organizers provide mailed swag for US addresses and race bibs on race day. Swag and finisher items include a running T-shirt (shipped), a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, and a digital training pack. A technical running shirt is available as a $5 upgrade. Online results and certificates of completion are provided, and participants receive an invitation to join local running clubs.
The event lists registration fees for each distance: 5K $41.48, 10K $46.92, Half-marathon $50.17, Virtual $41.48, Family 1 Mile $39.31. Fundraising is optional; organizers state they will donate $1 for every mile logged after the race to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
