Pacific Runderland 5k & Kids Run
The 8th annual Pacific Runderland 5k and Kids Run will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026Â in at Roegner Park in Auburn, Washington. Race proceeds are donated to Washington’s National Park Fund, the official philanthropic partner of the three national parks in Washington state. For more information about WNPF and why this event was created, please visit the About page.
5k run & walk
The Pacific Runderland 5k course is an out-and-back paved course along the White River that begins and ends at Roegner Park in Auburn, Washington. The 5k course is USATF Certified (WA22015RMB). Course Map
5k registration includes finisher’s medal, t-shirt (t-shirt size only guarenteed if registered by 8/10/26), collective bib, and free race photo downloads. The 5k starts at 9:00 am.
2026 5k Registration Price Calendar
April 7 – May 15: $35
May 16 – June 30: $40
July 1 – July 31: $45
August 1 – August 31: $50
September 1 – September 15: $55
September 16 – September 26 (Late Registation): $60
kids 1k run
Kids 12 and under can run for Washington’s national parks, too! We will have a kids 1k run for the littlest of park supporters which will begin at 10:15 am after the 5k race. Parents and guardians may run with their kiddos, as well. Kids 1k registration is $10 and includes a finisher’s ribbon. The kids 1k starts at 10:15 am.
5k swag
5k registration includes finisher’s medal, t-shirt (guaranteed size if registered by 8/10/26 and then while supplies last), collective bib, and free race photo downloads. A huge thank you to our sponsors who help make our swag possible!
Hoodies are back this year! Adult size hoodies will be available for purchase during registration. All proceeds from hoodie sales will also be donated to Washington’s National Park Fund. Pre-order hoodies by 8/15/26. After pre-sale concludes, hoodies will be available for purchase at packet pickup and/or on race day, while supplies last.
packet pickup information
We recommend picking up your packet on Friday, September 11th to avoid long lines on race morning. Packets will not be available before 2:00 pm on Friday. Please do not call the packet pickup location with questions but please email us at info@pacificrunderlandevents.com if you have specific questions. You may pickup someone else’s packet as long as you have their permission to do so. Written permission is not required.Â
Packet Pickup Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Packet Pickup Location: Pearson Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center
7084 Lakeland Hills Way, #107, Auburn, WA 98092
Packet Pickup Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
race photography
Smile! Race day photography provided by CJ Photography. Free race photo downloads will be available a few days following the race and a link to photo gallery will be available on our website.
2025 Photo Gallery
2024 Photo Gallery
2023 Photo Gallery
2022 Photo Gallery
2021 Photo Gallery
2019 Photo Gallery
awards
All 5k participants will recieve a finisher’s medal!Â
Awards for Top Overall Male and Female and age division ribbons will be awarded to the top 5 finishers in each age group. Age categories are as follows: 14 and under; 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+. Awards and ribbons will be available at the picnic shelter.
Kids 1k participants will recieve a finisher’s ribbon.
Volunteer
If you’re interested in volunteering at Pacific Runderland, we’d love your help! From pre-race packet pickup to race day setup to handing out medals (and high fives) at the finish line, we appreciate the support from our volunteers and can’t do it without you!
