Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026

Seattle, WA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026

This race is the end-of-season celebration for a youth running program that works with boys, pairing exercise with coaching on teamwork, self-esteem, and emotional growth. The 5K is as much a finish-line moment for the kids as it is a race, with family, friends, and teachers there to watch them cross.

Packet pickup opens before the start, with awards following not long after the race. The morning runs on a volunteer crew, and the organizers welcome anyone who wants to help beyond just running.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

305finishers

20:18winner

30:45median

1:22:58cutoff

Top 3: J. Lee - LMR (20:18) · A. Im - LMR (20:19) · C. Chan - LMR (20:21)

The Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026 has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/14/2026 10:00$30

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Common Questions About the Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026

Will I finish last at the Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:22:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026 a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 305 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:18 while the median finisher took 30:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Let Me Run Spring Fest 5K 2026?

Join a local run club. Club Northwest, Seattle Running Club, West Seattle Running Club and others in Seattle welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.