Washington · 10K · 5K · 4K
Run Scared
Run Scared is a 10K, 5K, 4K and 400 Yards event held in Seattle, Washington. It was last held on October 25, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Race details
- Last held
- October 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 4K, 400 Yards
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runscared5k.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:45 AM PDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 2 Miles
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Run Scared
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Run Scared: common questions
- When is the Run Scared?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run Scared held?
- In Seattle, Washington.
- What distances does the Run Scared offer?
- 10K, 5K, 4K and 400 Yards.
- How do I register for the Run Scared?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run Scared?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open.
- What time does the Run Scared start?
- 9:45 AM PDT.
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