Seattle Atatürk Unity Run

About the Event

TACAWA proudly presents the first annual Seattle Atatürk Unity Run.

Join us for a scenic and inspiring 5K and 10K at Gas Works Park and along the Burke-Gilman Trail as we celebrate unity, legacy, and health. With stunning views of Lake Union and Seattle’s skyline, this event brings runners, families, and community members together for a meaningful day of movement, connection, and celebration.

The Seattle Atatürk Unity Run honors May 19, a historic day marking the beginning of the movement led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk that helped shape modern Turkey. The event commemorates Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day while celebrating the 145th birthday of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey.

More than a race, the Seattle Atatürk Unity Run is a celebration of the values that unite us: youth, democracy, freedom, equality, science, reason, and community. Participants run to support future generations, strengthen connections across cultures, and celebrate the power of coming together through sport.

Atatürk believed deeply in the strength and promise of young generations. This event honors that vision by bringing people together with hope, energy, and a shared commitment to the future.

Whether you are chasing a personal record, enjoying a beautiful Seattle run, or simply looking for a meaningful way to connect with community, we invite you to be part of the inaugural Seattle Atatürk Unity Run.

Races Offered

Kids Dash

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 200 Yards

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$0.00

Virtual Run 10K

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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09:30

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$10.00

Virtual Run 5K

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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09:30

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$10.00

10k Run/Walk

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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09:40

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$40.00

Sip N Stroll

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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09:40

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$35.00

5k Run/Walk

May 16, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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09:45

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$35.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 18.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.9° / 15.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.2)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:30

nightlight Sunset

20:40

About Seattle

Learn more about the host city, 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.