The 18th annual Run of Hope Seattle offers a 5K Run, 3K W alk, Kids Dash (for kids 8 and under) and, if you can't make it in person, a Virtual 5K all to raise money and awareness for cancer research at Seattle Children's. We invite you to join us for a morning of fun, camaraderie and LOTS OF HOPE on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Seward Park. To learn more about pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children's, visit the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research .
Prizes for top individual and top team fundraisers. Drawing for all team captains!
5K: T-Shirt
3K: T-Shirt
100 Yards: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Jan 1 | Jul 1 |
| $35.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 18 | |
| $40.00 | Sep 18 | Sep 20 | |
| 3K | $30.00 | Jan 1 | Jul 1 |
| $35.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 18 | |
| $40.00 | Sep 18 | Sep 20 | |
| 100 Yards | $20.00 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 570 | 44:00 | 17:01 |
| 2024 | 247 | 41:22 | 23:19 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 724 | 32:50 | 15:58 |
| 2024 | 364 | 32:14 | 17:23 |
Interested in this race?
| Jan 1 |
| Sep 20 |
8:30am Registration Opens (& Packet Pick-Up for all Pre-Registered Participants). Raffle tickets available for $5 each! 9:30am Kids Dash 9:40am Inspirational Program 10:00am 5K Run and 3K Walk Starts (Runners in front, line up by expected pace) 10:45am Awards Ceremony and Raffle Drawing 11:00am Event concludes (after last participant has finished)