Orca Running

You officially have (edit: MORE THAN) ONE WEEK to plan your race calendar for next year before registration opens for our 2027 races!

Registration for all races through the 2027 Orca Half opens on October 5th. (Don’t worry, you’ll be able to sign up for the last five later on!)

If you’re looking for deals (I mean who isn’t?) our bundle & save discount automatically applies when you purchase three or more race registrations in one transaction… and as a bonus, everyone who runs 3 events with us in a calendar year always earns the coveted R-Pod medal! Heads up: I’ve seen the 2027 R-Pod and it is very pretty.

Anyway, go make the best choice of your life and find 3 or more races you’re gonna rock next year. Make sure to let me know which one(s) you’re running in the comments! ⬇️

Still riding the endorphins from your smashed goals this weekend? Feeling some FOMO if you weren’t at the Orca Half? Well we’ve got one more reason to sign up for the upcoming Lake Washington Half: NEW SHOES!

Craft Sportswear, our favorite Swedish friend since Swedish Fish were invented, is sponsoring a giveaway of their Pacer 2 shoes. The only thing you need to do to enter is make sure you’re signed up! Already registered? Well then you’re in to win!

You’ve got until Friday 9/25 to sign up for the chance to win a pair of Craft Sportswear Pacer 2s so get on it. 🙌

Double the days, double the fun, and double the caffeine (for your race staff) at the Brooks Orca Half & 8 Miler presented by REI Co-op this weekend!

Thank you to the OVER 2,000 amazing folks who came out to West Seattle and made the last two days one big party! We had the best time cheering you on, and cannot wait to see the rest of the photos our team of photographers snapped. Big thank you to sailinger, Ben Wentz, Shubham [Manu]], Alex Clark, and Ross - we know your work didn’t end when the runners went home, and can’t wait to see your albums once they’re ready!

Brooks Running brought some serious magic to this event, with the high quality tech tees, finish time poster making, and flowers for every runner. We are so so lucky to partner with you!

REI, can i just say that you all feel like our besties, now? Our runners always light up when they see you at the finish and we so appreciate the energy you put into creating a relaxing post-race hangout spot, plus the chance for us to all learn about the environmental and community-based initiatives that you care about so much. Collaborating on our events is our PNW dream and we love you so much!

To Orangetheory Fitness - the energy you brought to the finish on Saturday was so much fun, and I’m so glad I walked into the studio “to get footage for one reel and then go” because now I’m a full-blown member and I love working out with you!

To our nutrition sponsors Seattle Gummy Company & Partners, A Tasteful Choice Company, thank you for taking such great care of our runners!

Doug and I are excited to catch up on some sleep (and bad TV) tonight, but our whole team is excited to see you in a few weeks at the Poulsbo Half & 10k! If you’ve never run it, check it out. It’s the perfect way to welcome Fall!

Part trail run, part beach stroll, and 100% community party. 🌊👟 Read our full event recap on One Step Closer to see why this belongs on your race calendar for next year! 👇

One Step Closer: Ultimate Hidden-Gem Summer Endurance Party Organized by Orca Running, this summer timed-endurance event in West Seattle is part trail run, part beach stroll, and pure community party!

We have six open spots for volunteers this Sunday and we would LOVE for you to spread the word! Three aid station volunteers and three course monitors will help us keep our runners hydrated and safe as they cruise along the course for the Orca Half & 8 miler. Volunteers receive 50% off their next Orca race for any shifts under 3 hours long, and a code for a free race if their shift is 3 hours or longer. Are you running on Saturday? Once you finish your vollie shift on Sunday, we can reimburse you for 50-100% of your race cost. How ‘bout that?

Head to https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WA/Seattle/OrcaHalf to pick your shift. Thank you!

IT’S OFFICIALLY BROOKS ORCA HALF WEEK 🖤🤍🫍💨 presented by REI!

The countdown is ON and we’re all getting ready to cheer you on to that scenic finish line! 🐋

📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | 11AM–6PM
🎟️ Packet Pickup REI Seattle

📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th | 6PM
🏃‍♀️ Orca Half Shakeout Run
Orca Run Club x West Seattle Runner
FREE Community 5K — All Welcome!
📍 Don Armeni Park (the Orca Half finish line).

🏁 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th- 🔥 RACE DAYS!

Whether you’re racing, cheering, volunteering, or just here for the good vibes — let’s make it an epic weekend!

Where will we see you!? LET’S DO THIS, POD SQUAD! 🖤🤍🫍✨

📸: the wonderful tiare bowman | seattle photographer

Brooks Running Seattle Brooks Running REI

SQUAAAAAAAAAAK MEDAL REVEAL SQUAAAAAK

Guys it’s a freaking parrot-festooned doubloon! And I needed to look up two of those words just now to make sure I spelled them right. 😅

Come earn this b***y at Captain Jack’s Treasure Run on Sunday, October 25th in Redmond! Runners can choose to run a 5k, 8k, or 12k, and there’s a kids race for your littlest mateys, too. We’ll have free race photos, so wear your finest costume and strike a pose - our photographers will make sure to get your best side while you cruise through your miles. 🫶

Are you ready to celebrate Halloween with hundreds of your favorite people? Sign up today!

https://www.orcarunning.com/race/captain-jacks-treasure-run/

ICYMI: Our Pumpkin Spice Run medal is ✨shimmery✨ this year, and every single runner (yes, including our kids race participants!) will receive one when they cross that finish line on October 11th.

This race is filled with fall family fun!! We’ll have a pumpkin festival with games and face painting, and a pumpkin decorating station hosted by Perfectly Porched. Don’t forget to pick up your pumpkin spice latte (or other festive beverage) and celebrate all of the flannel and knitwear, Uggs, and cozy vibes that the upcoming season brings!

Head on over to https://www.orcarunning.com/race/pumpkin-spice-run/ and sign up for the event that fits your mood: .25 mile stroller dash, 0.5 mile kids race, 1 mile, 5k or 10k. We’ll see you at Seward Park! 🎃

📸 & medal design by Chelsea Wirtz

We got the nicest update from our friends at GotSneakers this week! Our runners have brought in enough old running shoes to be recycled at our zero waste tent that we have collectively saved over 300,000 gallons of water in 2026! Do you think we can hit 500k by the end of the year? We’ve got 7 more races this year, so bring in your retired sneaks and let’s make it happen!

LAKE WASHINGTON HALF RACE TEE REVEAL

We’ve got your plans for October 17th locked and loaded, and you’re gonna love them. 💁🏼‍♀️

Meet us at Juanita Beach Park for an 8am race start, and cruise along the shore of Lake Washington admiring the views and the autumn leaves for 13.1 miles! We’ve got hills (you’re welcome), pacers from Run Super Series, free race photos, and a finish line filled with fun. Don’t miss REI Co-op’s post race hangout zone - they pull out all of the stops to make fall in the PNW absolutely magical. 🍁🍂

Can’t make it to Kirkland for race day but love the swag? There’s a virtual option so you can run the race on your own time and in your own location, and you’ll snag this tee and the gorgeous sparkly medal for your efforts!

Not signed up yet? Got get on it! https://www.orcarunning.com/race/lake-washington-half/