Summer Guide 2021

Socially distanced, professionally timed race in Magnuson Park. Run or walk a mile, 5K or 10K. Go home with a medal, shirt and sponsored goodies. Funds support Operation Ward 57’s mission to support wounded veterans and their families.

$43-$45

Join the Binaytara Foundation’s annual Cancer Climb for a hike on Mount Si or Little Si (depending on your experience level) to raise funds to fight cancer. Registered participants will get a T-shirt, water and snacks, plus entry into drawings for prizes like Mariners tickets, REI gear and more.

$25/adult, $20/children ages 7-14, free/children under 7

Event with Olympic and ultra-sprint distance triathlon/duathlon/aquabike, marathon, half-marathon, 5K/10K, half-marathon trail run, bike tours and kids races.

Prices vary/competitors, free/spectators

Skyhawks Sports Academy is offering a variety of half-day and full-day sports camp programs where children can discover and develop athletic skills and social values like teamwork, respect and sportsmanship.

Prices vary

A 5K family run/walk with proceeds going to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to support patients and their families, provide research grants and create national awareness. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. In memory of Dick Dyhrman, Bud Hatley, Bob Stewart and other Washington residents who have died from mesothelioma. The event can be completed any time during the week of July 1-July 4. Participants can take their time and run/walk a course of their choosing.

$25/person

The Seafair Triathlon will be a combination of in-person and virtual participation based on competitors’ comfort level.

$30-$80

Ultimate is a noncontact sport played with a flying disk. This weeklong camp is tailored for ages 8-13 and all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Learn from coaches from the Seattle Tempest and Seattle Cascades.

$120/participant

Starting and finishing in Myrtle Edwards Park in 2021, participants of all ages will don their most creative costumes (we’re always partial to pirates and clowns!) as they take on the 5K route to the Seattle Waterfront.

$30-$35

Kirkland Parks and Community Services is hosting the first Sun, Set, & Spike Grass Volleyball Tournament at Lee Johnson Field at Peter Kirk Park. There will be a round robin tournament on Aug. 25 and Aug. 27. There will be a COED and Women's division. COED teams must have two men and two women to participate. This is a four on four tournament and all levels are welcome! Team managers will register their team under the division of their choice. Game times will be sent out one week before the tournament starts. The winning team from each division will win a prize! Register online or over the phone at 425-587-3336.

$80/team

Bring the whole family (and Fido too!) and enjoy a run around the Seward Park peninsula. There will be prizes for top finishers, and medals and race shirts for all participants.

$35-$50/adult, $20/child

Fred Hutch Obliteride is a community event that unites people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels to have fun, honor loved ones and raise critical funding for cancer research. For 2021, the in-person event will be replaced with a safe virtual event, a $35 registration fee and no fundraising minimums. Participants are invited to pick any activity they love and join people around the world to help cure cancer faster.

$35