West Seattle Float Dodger 5K

Sat, Jul 18, 2026
United States
Seattle
100% asphalt
1,000–2,500
floatdodger5k.com
5K
road_run
United States

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Road runs in United States, Seattle

Distances

Running
5K
5 km
Start: Jul 19, 06:00 AM
30.00 EUR

About

Seattle's most fun summer running tradition — a 5K along California Ave SW turned into a parade route, with root beer floats at the finish and a post-race beer garden benefiting West Seattle Food Bank.

Catering & aid stations

Root beer floats at the finish; post-race beer garden at West Seattle Runner (benefits West Seattle Food Bank).

Pacers

Pacemakers will be featured on Renntag for Laufende with target times published in start waves; pacer flags will be shown during the 5K.

Results

View official results

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Seattle

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan46°36°

↑ 07:54

↓ 16:45

Feb47°35°

↑ 07:17

↓ 17:32

Mar51°38°

↑ 07:22

↓ 19:16

Apr56°42°

↑ 06:20

↓ 20:00

May63°47°

↑ 05:32

↓ 20:41

Jun69°53°

↑ 05:12

↓ 21:10

Jul76°58°

↑ 05:28

↓ 21:04

Aug76°58°

↑ 06:07

↓ 20:22

Sep69°54°

↑ 06:48

↓ 19:22

Oct59°47°

↑ 07:29

↓ 18:22

Nov50°40°

↑ 07:16

↓ 16:34

Dec45°36°

↑ 07:52

↓ 16:19

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race shirt
Race bib
Chip timing
Fully supported 5K course
Prizes for top finishers and random prizes

Root beer float at finish
Other snacks
Free photos
Private after-party/parade viewing at West Seattle Runner

Prices & signup

5K30.00 EUR

FAQ

How do I register for the Float Dodger 5K?

Register online at https://floatdodger5k.com/registration or in-store at West Seattle Runner. Online registration closes race morning; in-store closes Thursday, July 16 at 6:00pm.

What does my registration include?

Race shirt, race bib, chip timing, fully supported 5K course, prizes for top finishers and random prizes, root beer floats and snacks, free photos, and a private after-party/parade viewing at West Seattle Runner.

Where is the finish and what happens after the race?

Finish at Hiawatha Play Field. Enjoy a post-race beer garden at West Seattle Runner with proceeds benefiting West Seattle Food Bank.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:06:42 AM

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