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Peaks and Professors 5k

Peaks and Professors 5k

Seattle, Washington, United States View on map
Oct 24, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
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Peaks and Professors 5K
Saturday, October 24th | Red Square, University of Washington

Get ready for the most adventurous race of the quarter — the first-ever Peaks and Professors 5K! Lace up and join us for a scenic route around the University of Washington campus, starting and finishing in our very own Red Square (full route attached below).

📅 When: Saturday, October 24th, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Where: UW Campus, starting & finishing at Red Square
🎽 Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM in Red Square
🏁 Race Start: 9:00 AM sharp, with a 90-minute time limit

Whether you're here to compete for the podium, jog alongside new friends and fellow hikers, or simply enjoy a scenic stroll around campus, this is the race for you. 

🎉 Post-Race Party
Stick around after the race for live music, free snacks, Peaks and Professors merch, and tons of sponsored giveaways — all in Red Square!

Why It Matters
Peaks and Professors is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) and up-and-coming nonprofit at UW, on a mission to bridge the gap between academia and the outdoors. We lead students and faculty on accessible hikes, camping trips, and outdoor adventures across Western Washington — and this 5K is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised goes directly toward our outdoor education workshops and wilderness accessibility programs, breaking down financial barriers for students seeking time outside.

Come run, cheer, and celebrate with us — we can't wait to see you at the starting line!

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Peaks and Professors 5k

Oct 24, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 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) 7.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 12.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
21.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
5.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
81.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 24, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 24, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 23m

The sun rises at 7:41 AM and sets at 6:05 PM local time (PDT) in Seattle on October 24, 2026 — 10h 23m 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, 131 Seattle events

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