Pacific Runderland 5k & Kids Run
The 5th annual Pacific Runderland 5k and Kids Run will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 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 8/10/23), collective bib, and free race photo downloads. The 5k starts at 9:00 am.
2023 5k Registration Price Calendar
March 2 – March 8: $35 (early bird pricing!)
March 9 – May 31: $40
June 1 – September 7: $45
Packet Pickup/Race Day: $55
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. Youth t-shirts are available for an additional $10 during registration, while supplies last. The kids 1k starts at 10:15 am.
5k swag
2023 swag reveal coming soon! 5k registration includes finisher’s medal, t-shirt (guaranteed size if registered by 8/10/23 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 new this year! Adult and youth size hoodies will be available for purchase. Adult hoodies are available in navy, black and maroon. Youth hoodies are available in navy only. All proceeds from hoodie sales will also be donated to Washington’s National Park Fund.
race photography
Smile! Race day photography will be 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.
2023 Photo Gallery
2022 Photo Gallery
2021 Photo Gallery
2019 Photo Gallery
awards
All 5k participants will recieve a finisher’s medal!
Awards for Top Overall Male and Female, Top Overall Masters Male and Female, and age division ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 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.
RAFFLE
Join us for a good ol’ fashioned raffle after the race and you could win some awesome stuff! Prizes are donated by local businesses and have, in the past, included items from Fleet Feet, South South Running, Road Runner Sports, Starbucks, Hops N Drops, Tacoma City Marathon Association, REI, Washington’s National Park Fund and more! The raffle will begin at 10:00 am. You must be present to win. If you have a business or product that would like to donate a prize for our raffle, please email us at info@pacificrunderlandevents.com. Thank you!
Train with fleet feet
We’re partnering with Fleet Feet Tacoma and Fleet Feet Bonney Lake for their Fall ignite! training program again in 2023! This 8-week program, starting in July, is designed with the beginner runner in mind and will help inspire a lifelong love for the sport of running. The training group with meet twice a week to train together, and you’ll “graduate” the training program at the Pacific Runderland 5k on September 9th! Visit their website here for all the program details!
