Saturday, August 23
Green Lake
7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fun Run 9:30 a.m.

Contact: Sue Goodwin, Parks and Recreation, at sue.goodwin@seattle.gov 206 684 7157

Centered around the Green Lake Community Center/Evans Pool

Join us Saturday, August 23 at Green Lake for an afternoon of activities, exercise and fun!  Seattle Parks and Recreation is embarking on an effort to encourage healthy lifestyles for Seattle residents. Statistics show that just 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week, combined with a healthier diet, can be enough to make a difference.

Let us show you what Seattle Parks and Recreation and our many community partners have to offer you and your family for a healthier, more active life!

We will offer over 40 activities for you to watch or try such as yoga, tai chi, "beat the pro tennis", hoop shoot, tumble-a-thon, swimming, kayaking, netball, jump rope, water aerobics, family field day and more! Community businesses and agencies will also have information booths to share their healthy offerings.

Activity Schedule:
9:30 a.m. -  Family Fun Run/Walk
11:00 a.m. -  Kick-off with remarks from Mayor Nickels
11:10-11:30 a.m. - Keynote speakers
11:00-3:00 p.m. - Activities and demonstrations

Family Fun Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. around Green Lake

Registration
Three ways to register for the Fun Run.

1. Pre-register online on or before August 15.
2. Pre-register at any Community Center on or before August 15.
3. Register at the event on August 23. To save time, download and print this registration form , fill it out at home, and bring it to the event.

Entry Fees
$10 per person/free for kids 9 and under for those who register on or before August
$15 per person/free for kids 9 and under for those who register on the event day

Packet  Pickup
If you've registered in advance, pick up your number, t-shirt and timing device on race day between 7:45-8:45 a.m. at the Fun Run registration booth outside the Green Lake Community Center (7201 E Green Lake Dr N. Seattle, 98115). Day-of registration is located inside the Community Center.

Race Day Schedule
7:45-8:45 a.m. Registration and check-in at Green Lake Community Center
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Warm up and stretching with the Austin Foundation
9:30 a.m. 5k Run/Walk Starts
11 a.m. Guest Speaker, Honorable Mayor Greg Nickels
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Post-race activities: check out the fitness stations around the lake, information booths, kids activity booths and demonstrations.

The Course
The 3 mile path around the lake includes a new 5.5 foot crushed granite trail closest to the lake for walkers and runners and a 13.5 foot asphalt path for wheeled users.

Awards
Certificates and pedometers will be given to the first adult male and female and boy and girl who cross the finish line. Results will be posted online.

Poster

Click here to see the promotional poster in PDF format.

Parking Suggestions

Parking at Green Lake is limited.  We encourage you to use alternate means of transportation such as walk, bike, bus or carpool with your family, friends or neighbors! : In conjunction with the kick-off event, we are offering $2 fitness classes at all community centers in September. This special deal will give residents a chance to drop in to their neighborhood center and try out new activities. We are hosting health and wellness fairs on September 20 at Delridge Community Center and October 18 at Rainier Community Center. We will also offer a whole range of new healthy lifestyle classes, including healthy cooking.