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Upcoming Races, Walks, & Rides - Fall 2015

September 3, 2015
Whether you're looking to support worthy causes, hoping to get some family-friendly exercise, or both, Macaroni Kid has your list of local races and walks.  If you know of others, please leave us a comment below.

SEPTEMBER 2015

September 12: The Muddy Mutt in Carnation - benefits Camp Korey as well as several dog-friendly charities

September 13: 
Walk for Wishes at Marymoor Park in Redmond to benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation

September 19:
 Snoqualmie Ridge 5-Mile Trail Run is a challenging 5-mile run through the wooded trails of Snoqualmie Ridge.

September 27: Run of Hope Seattle (5K run + 3K walk) raises funds and awareness in support of pediatric brain tumor research at Seattle Children's Hospital.

OCTOBER 2015

October 3: Denali Dash to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital at Redmond City Hall Campus Park

October 4:
 38th Annual Issaquah Rotary Run “Run with the Fishes” - 5K and Kids Dash
Proceeds benefit local charities supported by the Issaquah Rotary Foundation

October 10: Accelerate the Pace 5/10K Run & Walk
Proceeds will be invested in groundbreaking research accomplished at the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research

October 10: Fall City Half Marathon, 10K and Kids 1K - Flattest, Fastest Half Marathon in the State.
October 17: Run with the Kokanee 5k & 10k Fun Run
Helps support the Kokanee recovery work

October 18: Walk For the Animals {FidoFest} benefiting the Seattle Humane Society.

October TBD:
 Highlands Green Halloween 5k

NOVEMBER 2015

November 8:
 Winter Pineapple Classic
Helps support local blood cancer patients and their families

November 14: Snoqualmie Ridge Turkey Trot 5K and Kids 1K benefiting the PTSA's of ALL Snoqualmie Valley Elementary Schools. Each runner gets to designate which school his or her pre-registration dollars go to.
 
November 26: 5th Annual Turkey Trot - Proceeds go to the Issaquah Food Bank

November 28: Ugly Sweater Run at Marymoor Park in Redmond - partnered with Save the Children