Seattle Kraken 5K

The Seattle Kraken 5K presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) will take place Saturday October 3rd at Green Lake Park in Seattle. Proceeds from the event benefit the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Fund. This 5K fun run/walk will help kick off the start of the 2026 –2027 Seattle Kraken Season. Everett Fitzhugh will host the festivities which will feature members of our broadcast team, Buoy, and other Kraken special guests. Participants will enjoy a unique Seattle Kraken race event and it is designed for everyone to enjoy. Whether you run or walk, join us and show your support for the Seattle Kraken and the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Fund at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health! 

Reduced pricing for kids up to age 13. 

Create a team, after your first 5 people sign up, you will get a $5 refund! 

Schedule: 

Pre-Race Packet Pickup, Wednesday, September 30 

3:00pm - 7:00pm - Pre-race packet pickup at Super Jock and Jill Greenlake at 7210 E. Greenlake Drive N Seattle, WA 98115

Pre-Race Packet Pickup, Thursday, October 1

3:00pm-7:00pm - Pre-race packet pickup at Brooks Trailhead at 3400 Stone Way, Seattle, WA 98103

Pre-Race Packet Pickup, Friday, October 2

8:00am - 7:00pm - Pre-race packet pickup at Kraken Community Iceplex at 10601 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Race Day October 3: 

7:30am - Shuttles start from Kraken Community Iceplex 

8:00am - Registration and packet pickup opens

8:30am - Costume contest

9:00am - Kids Dash

9:30am - 5K start - Wave 1 - under 8:00 minute per mile pace

9:35am - 5K start - Wave 2 

9:40am - 5K start - Wave 3 

9:45am - 5K start - Wave 4 

9:50am - 5K start - Wave 5

9:55am - 5K start - Wave 6 

10:00am - Beer Garden Opens

10:00am - 5K start - Wave 7 

10:05am - 5K start - Wave 8 

10:10am - 5K start - Wave 9 - Walkers

10:30am - Awards

1:00pm - Beer garden closes

1:00pm - Last shuttle leaves Greenlake for Kraken Community Iceplex

Sign up for the virtual event to join us from your neighborhood. Virtual packets will include a race bib, event shirt and finisher's medal that will be sent to your home. Submit your photos and results to be a part of the official finisher's list. Virtual registration ends September 15th.   

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Seattle Kraken 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Seattle.