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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the event beneficiary?

This year the Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing will collect donations on behalf of and help raise money for A Better Seattle – Led by head coach Pete Carroll & the Seattle Seahawks.

A Better Seattle is a community-wide campaign to raise awareness and funds to hire and deploy professionally trained street outreach workers in Seattle and South King County in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Seattle and local municipalities. The Seattle Seahawks are committed to the community and support Coach Carroll’s vision for A Better Seattle to make a long-term impact for our youth. A Better Seattle is designed to help further develop partnerships between corporations, law enforcement and community groups to build healthy communities and reduce youth violence.

Are dogs or baby strollers allowed on the course?

Participants running or walking with either a stroller or a leashed dog will be required to queue up toward the rear of the field to prevent potential incidents and minimize congestion near the crowded start line. Please be respectful to passing runners and walkers and remember to stay to the right along the route.

Can I walk the races?

In an effort to minimize our impact on residences and businesses along Lake Washington Boulevard, all participants are required to maintain a 15 minute mile or faster for the 12K Run. Walkers and all runners are encouraged to participate in the GLOW 5K Run/Walk.

Where and when can I pick up my race packet?

Registered participants can pick up their shirts, bibs and timing chips at the Pre-Race Packet Pick-up event at Dick’s Sporting Goods at The Landing on Saturday, April 20^th from 9:00am-1:00pm or on Race Day at the Event Registration tent from 7:30-8:45am at the Start/Finish area located at 715 N Landing Way in Renton.

Can I register on-site on Race Day?

Yes, ‘Late Registration’ is available at The Landing at the Pre-Race Packet Pick-up event at Dick’s Sporting Goods at The Landing on Saturday, April 20^th from 9:00am-1:00pm or on Race Day at the Event Registration tent from 7:30-8:45am* at the Start/Finish area located at 715 N Landing Way in Renton.

* Registration for each race will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the race

Are headphones allowed?

While the event does not encourage the use of headphones during the race due to safety concerns, we do not prohibit participants from using them.

Will there be awards?

Yes, there will be awards offered for the top 3 male overall and top 3 female overall finishers in both the Seahawks 12K Run and the GLOW 5K Run/Walk.

Is there a time limit on finishing the event?

Participants are required to maintain at least a 15 minute per mile pace for the 12K and a 20 minute per mile pace for the 5K in an effort minimize the event’s impact on the surrounding community due to required street closure.