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Peaks and Professors 5k

Name: Peaks and Professors 5k
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Seattle

Seattle, Washington, United States

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Peaks and Professors 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 24th | Red Square, University of Washington

Get ready for the most adventurous race of the quarter — the first-ever Peaks and Professors 5K! Lace up and join us for a scenic route around the University of Washington campus, starting and finishing in our very own Red Square (full route attached below).

📅 When: Saturday, October 24th, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Where: UW Campus, starting & finishing at Red Square
🎽 Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM in Red Square
🏁 Race Start: 9:00 AM sharp, with a 90-minute time limit

Whether you're here to compete for the podium, jog alongside new friends and fellow hikers, or simply enjoy a scenic stroll around campus, this is the race for you.

🎉 Post-Race Party
Stick around after the race for live music, free snacks, Peaks and Professors merch, and tons of sponsored giveaways — all in Red Square!

Why It Matters
Peaks and Professors is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) and up-and-coming nonprofit at UW, on a mission to bridge the gap between academia and the outdoors. We lead students and faculty on accessible hikes, camping trips, and outdoor adventures across Western Washington — and this 5K is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised goes directly toward our outdoor education workshops and wilderness accessibility programs, breaking down financial barriers for students seeking time outside.

Come run, cheer, and celebrate with us — we can't wait to see you at the starting line!

Official Route

Races Offered

Peaks and Professors 5k

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$15.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

9.0° / 15.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 13.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

18:18

About Seattle

Learn more about the host city, Seattle.

Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 784,777 in 2025, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington. Seattle's growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities.