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Run Forest Run 5k

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Seattle, Washington, United States

calendar_today 24 Jan, 2026 – 25 Jan, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $35.00

About the Event

🏃‍♂️ Run Forest Run 5K — A Forrest Gump-Inspired Fun Run! 🌲

Get ready to lace up and run like the wind blows at the Run Forest Run 5K, happening at the beautiful Green Lake Community Center in Seattle, WA!

Join fellow runners, walkers, and Forrest Gump fans for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just starting your running journey, this scenic loop around stunning Green Lake is perfect for all paces and ages.

Why You’ll Love It:

🌳 Gorgeous lake views and fresh Seattle air
🏃‍♀️ A flat, fast, and fun course
🎭 Costumes encouraged but not required. Dress up as Forrest, Jenny, Lt. Dan—or anyone from the iconic movie! All “Forrest Gump” costumes runners will get to start in the front of the race 😊
⭐ Forrest Gump lookalikes get to start at the front of the pack!
👫 Great way to meet new people and connect with your community
🎉 Post-race fun and surprises
So grab your sneakers (and maybe a red cap), rally your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience.

“That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run...” — and so can you! See you at the starting line!

Races Offered

Run or Walk 5k

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$35.00

Virtual 5k - no shirt included

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

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

Jan 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Seattle.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.4° / 7.9°

wb_sunny -1.8° / 4.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.2 /

water_drop 83.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.4° / 7.9°

wb_sunny -1.8° / 4.8°

air 11.2 km/h

water_drop 83.5%

About Seattle

Learn more about the host city, Seattle.

Seattle, Washington sits at one of the most beautiful spots in the United States. Occupying a narrow isthmus between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, it is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, with 780,000 people in Seattle and over four million people in the metro area. Seen from above, carpets of evergreen trees, pristine blue waters, and snowy white mountains surround the downtown's metallic skyscrapers, earning the city its nickname The Emerald City.