About the UW Bothell Husky 5K
The course loops around the campus, so the surroundings are a mix of university buildings and whatever green space the grounds offer between them. Dogs are welcome on the route, which shapes the crowd at the start line more than any finish-time stat would. The race raises money for student scholarships, and that purpose is pretty openly the point of the morning.
Packets can be picked up the evening before at Horizon Hall on campus, which is worth doing to skip the morning line. Race-day pickup opens early at the same location if the earlier window does not work.
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Distances & Start Times
5K5/8/2027 09:00$30
5K5/8/2027 09:00$25
1K5/8/2027 10:00Free
5K5/8/2027 09:00$10
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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