Run for the Gnomes Half Marathon & 5K

About the Event

Experience the beauty of Maple Valley with a race designed for speed and serenity. This fast, flat, and scenic course offers runners the perfect blend of challenge and tranquility, winding through peaceful landscapes that make every mile enjoyable. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply soaking in the atmosphere, you'll love the smooth, well-marked route.

Choose between a half marathon and a 5K, each thoughtfully planned to highlight the area's natural charm while providing an excellent racing experience. With supportive volunteers, clear signage, and a welcoming race community, this event is ideal for runners of all levels.

And keep an eye out—you might just spot a mischievous race gnome along the course! Rumor has it, he's been training for months, but given his tiny stride, he’s still working on that first mile. If you happen to see him, give him a cheer—gnome support is just as important as runner support!

Get ready to push your limits—or simply enjoy the journey. Lace up and join us for an unforgettable race day in Maple Valley!

Races Offered

Run for the Gnomes Half Marathon

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$80.00

Run for the Gnomes 5K

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$32.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Maple Valley.

thermostat Temperature

6.7° / 15.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.0° / 13.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 45m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:28

nightlight Sunset

18:18

About Maple Valley

Learn more about the host city, Maple Valley.

Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 28,013 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 28,553 in 2024. The city functions as a commuter town to Seattle for residents, though there is an increasing amount of commercial activity in the area.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Run for the Gnomes Half Marathon & 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kent Thompson	M	42	Maple Valley, WA	1:27:18
🥈	Piotr Apostol	M	35	Renton, WA	1:29:04
🥉	Caitlin Latimer	F	41	Seattle, WA	1:33:12
4	Jordan Greco	M	36	Renton, WA	1:36:21
5	Ross Johnson	M	35	Maple Valley, WA	1:42:38
6	Kylie Kam	F	29	Kirkland, WA	1:45:09
7	Jessie Kotarski	F	41	—	1:45:44
8	Robin White	F	53	Ravensdale, WA	1:46:29
9	Nolan Hoover	M	28	Bellevue, WA	1:49:06
10	Jonathan Bricker	M	51	Seattle, WA	1:50:08
11	Cameron Lester	M	42	Seattle, WA	1:52:07
12	Jenna Louie	F	28	Seattle, WA	1:53:10
13	Will Streich	M	22	Tacoma, WA	1:55:37
14	Sohom Roy	M	22	Cupertino, CA	1:55:51
15	Margaret Marks	F	42	Redmond, WA	1:56:42
16	Jared Thornbrugh	M	25	Olympia, WA	1:57:16
17	Emma Hill	F	24	Olympia, WA	1:57:21
18	Robert Dees	M	48	Gig Harbor, WA	2:01:26
19	Craig Saxby	M	38	WENATCHEE, WA	2:02:54
20	Zach Lea	M	33	Ellensburg, WA	2:06:05
21	Jessica Mumm	F	35	Prineville, OR	2:08:20
22	Yash Gokhale	M	28	Seattle, WA	2:08:29
23	Kelsi Syverson	F	30	Issaquah, WA	2:08:53
24	Katherine Bellows	F	44	Seattle, WA	2:11:30
25	Gustavo Miracle	M	41	Maple Valley, WA	2:12:17
26	Samantha Leininger	F	32	Renton, WA	2:14:17
27	Tonya Koopman	F	56	Bend, OR	2:14:26
28	Mark Koopman	M	53	Bend, OR	2:14:41
29	Vinnie Vasquez	M	56	Black Diamond, WA	2:15:13
30	Anonymous Anonymous	M	34	—	2:18:12
31	Gina Forestieri	F	61	Gilbert, AZ	2:18:30
32	Annie Dang	F	28	Bellevue, WA	2:19:47
33	Maryellen Elcock	F	68	Ravensdale, WA	2:23:04
34	Breanna Geusen	F	40	Calimesa, CA	2:24:38
35	Brittany Bay	F	40	Yucaipa, CA	2:24:39
36	Myron Neal	M	67	Glen Mills, PA	2:26:17
37	Carley Neal	F	32	Exton, PA	2:26:18
38	Tracy Bui	F	35	Renton, WA	2:26:53
39	Jae Han	M	57	Lakewood, WA	2:27:58
40	Steve Sack	M	51	Seattle, WA	2:30:17
41	Carolyn Lesser	F	48	Redmond, WA	2:30:47
42	David Geusen	M	37	Calimesa, CA	2:31:44
43	Alexey Kosiuga	M	38	Puyallup, WA	2:31:45
44	dylan keatts	M	22	Renton, WA	2:32:45
45	Patti Krebsbach	F	63	Kent, WA	2:33:03
46	Gretchen Tapp	F	64	Auburn, WA	2:33:03
47	Madelyn Wiebke	F	27	Maple Valley, WA	2:34:49
48	Katie Krogstadt	F	43	Graham, WA	2:34:56
49	Martha Koch	F	45	Maple Valley, WA	2:38:59
50	Samantha Pape	F	43	Erie, PA	2:45:29

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kathryn Merrill	F	42	Anacortes, WA	46:20
🥈	Ion Scerbatiuc	M	40	Renton, WA	48:04
🥉	Ben Schramm	M	23	Maple Valley, WA	48:21
4	Juanita Skoor	F	39	Renton, WA	48:50
5	Scott Mitchell	M	53	Maple Valley, WA	49:21
6	Alan Hinkle	M	19	Maple Valley, WA	49:50
7	Cassidy Hasse	F	24	Issaquah, WA	53:14
8	Patrick Sundaresan	M	47	Maple Valley, WA	53:21
9	Katica Iceva	F	50	Kirkland, WA	53:42
10	Denis Ceban	M	41	Maple Valley, WA	53:44
11	Richard Britain	M	52	Maple Valley, WA	54:13
12	Kai Sandvig	M	44	Auburn, WA	54:24
13	Mande Jones	F	44	Bonney lake, WA	55:40
14	Jasmine Britain	F	46	Maple Valley, WA	55:46
15	Justin Seo	M	35	Maple Valley, WA	55:55
16	Debbie Tomassini	F	57	Renton, WA	56:09
17	Mira Kim	F	34	Maple Valley, WA	56:16
18	Elle Brandt	F	26	Lacey, WA	56:46
19	Nicole Schlutt	F	47	Maple Valley, WA	57:22
20	Seth Studley	M	47	Maple Valley, WA	57:25
21	Tushar Shenoy	M	46	Renton, WA	59:04
22	Michael Lamb	M	62	Maple Valley, WA	59:09
23	Anslee Canning	F	28	Eagle River, AK	59:10
24	Gregg Ripley	M	60	Maple Valley, WA	59:14
25	Shiloh Brackett	F	30	Covington, WA	59:18
26	William Bisesto	M	49	Tacoma, WA	1:00:48
27	Shaunna Bisesto	F	47	Tacoma, WA	1:00:50
28	Elliot Phillips	M	37	Omak, WA	1:00:57
29	Aleksandar Icev	M	49	Kirkland, WA	1:01:24
30	V. Minihan	F	12	Maple Valley, WA	1:01:30
31	Lequin Wade	M	45	Kent, WA	1:01:37
32	Kara Burton	F	33	Maple Valley, WA	1:01:40
33	Lee Ann Kinkade-Herman	F	55	Sammamish, WA	1:01:50
34	Taras Lesko	M	43	Covington, WA	1:02:13
35	Katherine Martinez	F	39	Maple Valley, WA	1:02:15
36	Sean Berringer	M	38	Maple Valley, WA	1:02:24
37	Marie Pettersen	F	27	Issaquah, WA	1:02:28
38	Maddie Schramm	F	25	Maple Valley, WA	1:02:28
39	Marcela Rios	F	38	Maple Valley, WA	1:02:51
40	Gail Sandall	F	65	Renton, WA	1:02:55
41	Rebecca Smith	F	35	Kent, WA	1:03:03
42	Brandon Moreno Reif	M	35	Anchorage, AK	1:04:08
43	Jack Anderson	M	61	Maple Valley, WA	1:04:12
44	Joan Tidrick	F	48	Maple Valley, WA	1:04:26
45	Penny Anderson	F	44	Tacoma, WA	1:05:37
46	Aja Brewer	F	23	Renton, WA	1:05:46
47	Colin Minihan	M	44	Maple Valley, WA	1:06:33
48	Gretchen Mjelde	F	39	Maple valley, WA	1:08:30
49	Alexis Lea	F	30	Ellensburg, WA	1:08:59
50	Evans Tomassini	M	58	Renton, WA	1:10:02