Emerald City 5k
Updated
Sunday, August 22, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Seattle (2101 N Northlake Way). Distances: 5K. Entry from $33; the 5K goes from $33 to $38 after July 7.
Course and race notes
Celebrate the heart, grit, and greenery of Seattle at the Emerald City 5K-a race inspired by the city we love.
From towering evergreens to iconic neighborhoods and that unmistakable Emerald City energy, this 5K is all about repping Seattle in motion. Rain or shine-because this is Seattle.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, August 22
2027 · in 288 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$33
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Jul 7 (in 242 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Aug 22 (in 288 days)
Opened Oct 31, 2026
Race day in Seattle
Weather
76° / 57°F
Typical high and low for August 22, with a 20% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Seattle Sand Pt NWS office, WA (4.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:13 AM – 8:12 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
44 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Mas Café cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Varsity Inn Restaurant restaurant0.1 mi
- Daruma Sando restaurant0.2 mi
- Pablo y Pablo restaurant0.3 mi
40 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Aug 21
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)86 within 3 mi102 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Staybridge Suites
About 17 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hotel Hotel Hostel
About 17 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Marco Polo Motel
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: University Inn
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: College Inn
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
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