Sun, May 23, 2027

Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K

Seattle, WA

Opens Jan 6, 2027Annual since at least 2024

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Apr 8, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K

This is a costume-friendly 5K that benefits a weekend hunger relief program for schoolchildren in the Seattle area. Runners are encouraged to show up in full costume, and the field tends to reflect that, with families and pairs in themed outfits mixed in among those just there to run.

After the race, there is coffee, snacks, and a vendor area near the finish. The cause is front and center throughout, so expect the energy to match that, purposeful and a little festive in the literal sense of people dressed up.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

283finishers

16:53winner

36:08median

1:17:27cutoff

Top 3: Charlie Wenstrup (16:53) · Alex Hemke (18:27) · Todd Pettyjohn (18:47)

The Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/23/2027 09:00$35

Kids Dash (7 and Under)5/23/2027 08:45Free

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Common Questions About the Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K

Will I finish last at the Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:17:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 283 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K?

The 5K winner ran 16:53 while the median finisher took 36:08. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Run to END Weekend Hunger 5K?

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.