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May the Course be with You 5k
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May the Course be with You 5k

Seattle, Washington, United States View on map
May 02, 2027 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

UPDATE 4/27/26: We’re down to the final spots for✨ May the Course Be With You 5K ✨🏅 Only a limited number of medals remain. Once we hit capacity, that’s it - no more medals! This is your sign. Don’t wait. Get ready for a galaxy-sized adventure! May the 4th is more than just a day – it's a celebration of all things Star Wars! 🚀✨ This year, we’re inviting you to channel your inner Jedi (or Sith!) and join us for a FUN-tastic 5K race. Whether you're aiming to out-speed the Millennium Falcon or just looking for a fun day out, this race is for everyone. So, grab your lightsaber, throw on your favorite Star Wars outfit (Yoda ears? Wookiee costume? You name it!), and let's make this event truly legendary.  Let the Force guide you as you race through the course with your friends. Whether you're a pro or just in it for the fun, the May the Course Be With You 5K promises plenty of laughs, surprises, and of course, a lot of galactic fun! 💥 DID YOU KNOW? May 4th has officially become Star Wars Day, thanks to the famous line “May the Force be with you” from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). Since then, it's been echoed across films, books, and video games, becoming a day of celebration for fans around the galaxy. 🌌🎉 Ready to race? Don't forget to dress in your best Star Wars gear and bring your A-game – the Force will definitely be with you! Check out our FAQs for all the details: May the Course Be With You 5K FAQs 🌠 May the course—and the fun—be with you! 🎉   Questions? Concerns? Email us! General inquiries:  info@run2befit.com 

Pick your distance

Running

Run or Walk 5k

May 02, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
$34.00
Open

Run or Walk 5k YOUTH - under 14 (youth size shirts)

May 02, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
$24.00
Open

Virtual 5k - no shirt included

May 02, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
$39.00
Open

FREE Kid's entries - no bib, no medal, no other perks - just the race untimed.

May 02, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Seattle, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 8.7° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 17.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 6.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 2, 2027 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 2, 2027 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 32m

The sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 8:22 PM local time (PDT) in Seattle on May 2, 2027 — 14h 32m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 137 Seattle events

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