Washington · 5K · 10K
Swing the Gates 5k and 10k
Swing the Gates 5k and 10k is a 5K and 10K event held in Oak Harbor, Washington. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026. About 1,725 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Oak Harbor, WA
- Field size
- ~1,725 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Oak Harbor, Washington
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Field size
- About 1,725 runners
- Course
- 400 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 400 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k
Swing the Gates is back for a 4th year! And this time we are CLOSING the Park on Halloween! This year will include the popular 10k Team Scavenger Hunt and the classic 5k Fun Run- costumes encouraged . Come hang out with an amazing community of nature lovers, runners, walkers, and their K-9 companions while exploring the beauty of Deception Pass State Park 5K Fun Run The 5K fun run will kick off at 9:00 AM , but we recommend coming early to cheer on the 10K team scavenger hunt participants as th…
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Swing the Gates 5k and 10k: common questions
- When is the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k held?
- In Oak Harbor, Washington.
- What distances does the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k offer?
- 5K and 10K.
- How many people run the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k?
- About 1,725 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Swing the Gates 5k and 10k start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
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