Fort Steilacoom community 5k

Name: Fort Steilacoom community 5k
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Lakewood

Lakewood, Washington, United States

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026 – 20 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

The Open 5k invites coaches, parents, and community members to lace up their running shoes and join the high school teams for an exhilarating 5-kilometer race. This event offers runners of all ages the chance to experience the same challenging course that the young athletes compete on during cross-country season.
Participants can look forward to a dynamic route that showcases the local landscape, winding through scenic trails and pathways familiar to the student competitors. The youth division features a complimentary one-mile run for younger participants, allowing families to enjoy the day together while supporting their children's athletic endeavors.
For detailed information such as course maps, start times, and other essential details, visit . This event promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with encouragement from fellow runners and enthusiastic spectators alike, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Join the community in celebrating youth athletics while enjoying a challenging run through familiar terrain.

Races Offered

Running-1 Mile - youth 1 mile

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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30 days remaining

Running-5K - Open 5K

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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30 days remaining

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Lakewood.

thermostat Temperature

11.7° / 21.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.5° / 20.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:48

nightlight Sunset

19:20

About Lakewood

Learn more about the host city, Lakewood.

Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 63,612 at the 2020 census. It is the second-largest city in the county, behind Tacoma, and is a suburban bedroom community. Lakewood is adjacent to the McChord AFB portion of Joint Base Lewis–McChord, a major military installation for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.