Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Seattle

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash 5K/10K Seattle, WA Oct 2026 59.8/100
  2. 2 Brooks Lake Sammamish Half Marathon presented by REI Redmond, WA Mar 2027 53.2/100
  3. 3 16th Annual Race For A Soldier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Virtual Run, and Kids Run Gig Harbor, WA Sep 2026 49.7/100
  4. 4 Base 2 Space Seattle, WA Sep 2026 49.1/100

Longest-running near Seattle

1 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 5th Annual Fall Classic Tacoma, WA Oct 2026 2022 4 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

37 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 9/11 Heroes Run - Snohomish, Washington Snohomish, WA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. 9/11 Heroes Run - Tacoma, Washington Tacoma, WA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Annual Zia Larson Ray of Light Foundation 5K Seattle, WA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Beat the Blerch Carnation, WA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon North Bend, WA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Dragonslayer Fantasy Dash and Strut Seattle, WA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Baby Steps 5K 2026 Auburn, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE Seattle, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE Seattle, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Defiance 50K / 30K / 15K Tacoma, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Emerald City Open Seattle, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. 2026 The Snohomish River Run Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Snohomish, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. 2026 Greenlake 5K and Wellness Festival Seattle, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Captain Jack's Treasure Run Redmond, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series (October) Bellevue, WA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Celebrate Veterans 5K Tacoma, WA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Carnation Turkey Trot 2026 Carnation, WA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. 2026 Mukilteo Turkey Trot 5K and 10K Mukilteo, WA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K Seattle, WA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE Seattle, WA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Celebrate Woodinville Winterfest 5k Woodinville, WA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. 2026 Holiday on the Bay 5K and Kids Dash Everett, WA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLE Seattle, WA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Coffee Lover Run SEATTLE Seattle, WA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Alexander's Hope Valentine's Day Dash Bellevue, WA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. 2027 Woodinville Half and 10K Woodinville, WA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. 2027 Mill Town Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Everett, WA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Always Hope Easter Run SEATTLE Seattle, WA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Coffee Lover Run SEATTLE Seattle, WA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. ATFS! Garage Sale 5K Auburn, WA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation Trillium Trail Run Bainbridge Island, WA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. 2027 Evergreen Half and 5 Mile Snohomish, WA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. 2027 Centennial 100 Snohomish, WA Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Bainbridge Youth Services Fun Run 2026 Bainbridge Island, WA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Craft Classic Seattle Redmond, WA Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. 18th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk Seattle, WA Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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