Electric Cookie Run 5K/10K
Participants dress up in festive holiday attire to run or walk one or two loops around Green Lake. After crossing the finish line, finishers collect a light-up medal and celebrate by enjoying fresh cookies from Seattle bakeries. The event also supports Mary's Place Seattle in providing shelter and services for families experiencing homelessness.
What to Expect
Holiday run around Green Lake featuring local bakery cookies and light-up medals.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Orca Running
Food & Drink
Finishers can enjoy cookies from Seattle bakeries, and water is available at the start/finish area.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Festive runners and walkers
Vibe
Festive and energetic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: One Loop (about 5K): $47 through Nov 1, then $52 through Dec 5. Two Loops (about 10K): $57 through Nov 1, then $62 through Dec 5. Youth 22 & under and adults 65+ get 15% off by filling out the discount form. Entry includes a light-up medal and cookies at the finish. – Get tickets
- Hours: Race starts at 5:00 PM and the course closes at 7:00 PM. Race-day packet pickup is 1:00 PM–4:45 PM; participants walk to the park at 4:45 PM. Additional packet pickup is Friday, December 4, 4:00pm–6:00pm.
- Parking: Participant parking is on-street parking around Green Lake; carpooling is highly recommended.
- Accessibility: Strollers aren't allowed. There are three porta-potties at the start/finish area.
- Pets: Dogs may be at the start and finish line areas but may not participate in the race.
Tips & Advice
- Register by November 1 to get the lower entry price, and fill out the discount form if you're 22 and under or 65 and over.
- Bring a handheld bottle or grab a small reusable folding cup at the start, since the race is cupless and water is only at the start/finish.
- Dress warmly in your finest holiday attire, because there's no gear check to stash extra layers before or after the race.
- Carpool to Green Lake if you can, since all participant parking is on-street around the lake.
- Send a friend or family member to packet pickup if you can't make it, as nothing special is needed for someone else to collect it.
Special Events & Promotions
- Youth 22 and under and adults 65 and over get 15% off by filling out the discount form.
- The entry price goes up after November 1.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do finishers get?
Every finisher gets a light-up medal and cookies from Seattle bakeries at the finish.
Can I walk instead of run?
Yes, walkers are welcome as long as you finish before the course closes. You have two hours from the start.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
Dogs can't run in the race, but they're welcome at the start and finish areas. Strollers aren't allowed.
Where is packet pickup?
You can pick up your packet on Friday, December 4, at Road Runner Sports Bellevue. On race day, pick it up at Road Runner Sports Seattle, then walk over to Green Lake Park with the group. A friend can pick up your packet for you.
Is there a gear check or water on the course?
There's no gear check, so dress warmly. Water is at the start/finish area, and 10K runners pass it at the halfway mark. The race is cupless, so bring a handheld or grab a small reusable folding cup at the start.
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