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May the Course be with You 5k

Name: May the Course be with You 5k
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Seattle, Washington

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Seattle, Washington, United States

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sell $30.00 – $32.00

About the Event

Get ready for a galaxy-sized adventure! May the 4th is more than just a day – it's a celebration of all things Star Wars! 🚀✨

This year, we’re inviting you to channel your inner Jedi (or Sith!) and join us for a FUN-tastic 5K race. Whether you're aiming to out-speed the Millennium Falcon or just looking for a fun day out, this race is for everyone. So, grab your lightsaber, throw on your favorite Star Wars outfit (Yoda ears? Wookiee costume? You name it!), and let's make this event truly legendary. 🏃‍♂️💨💫

Let the Force guide you as you race through the course with your friends. Whether you're a pro or just in it for the fun, the May the Course Be With You 5K promises plenty of laughs, surprises, and of course, a lot of galactic fun! 💥

DID YOU KNOW? May 4th has officially become Star Wars Day, thanks to the famous line “May the Force be with you” from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). Since then, it's been echoed across films, books, and video games, becoming a day of celebration for fans around the galaxy. 🌌🎉

Ready to race? Don't forget to dress in your best Star Wars gear and bring your A-game – the Force will definitely be with you!

Check out our FAQs for all the details: May the Course Be With You 5K FAQs 🌠

May the course—and the fun—be with you! 🎉

Races Offered

FREE Kid's entries - kid's bib only, no medal, no other perks - just the race untimed.

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$0.00

Run or Walk 5k

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$32.00

Virtual 5k - no shirt included

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Seattle.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.7° / 17.5°

wb_sunny 5.8° / 15.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.1 /

water_drop 76.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.7° / 17.5°

wb_sunny 5.8° / 15.0°

air 11.1 km/h

water_drop 76.0%

About Seattle

Seattle, Washington sits at one of the most beautiful spots in the United States. Occupying a narrow isthmus between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, it is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, with 780,000 people in Seattle and over four million people in the metro area. Seen from above, carpets of evergreen trees, pristine blue waters, and snowy white mountains surround the downtown's metallic skyscrapers, earning the city its nickname The Emerald City.