Can’t get enough of the Orca Running Community? Looking to try something new and meet some new friends!? Join us for a FREE Orca Running Community Run in 2026! Our events are all paces & whales welcome. We can’t wait to run with you!
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 @ 10 am
Orca Plogging Community Run with REI Run Club
Where: REI Seattle Flagship Store
Join Orca Running and Seattle REI Run Club on Sunday April 12th at 10am for a FREE Plogging Community Run event. Plogging is a combination of running and picking up litter. It benefits the mind, body, and environment. What could possibly be more fun than giving back and plogging with our amazing running community!?
We will be joined by Mad Ritual and there will be a raffle giveaway following the run. Snacks will also be provided. RSVPing is not required but is helpful for snack and prize planning purposes. All ages, paces, and friendly furry friends are welcome to our events. This event is free of charge. We hope to see you there!
RSVP on Strava: HERE (Coming Soon).
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 @ 10 am
Annie Curtis Community Run
Where: Anacortes, WA
Join us for our first EVER Annie Curtis Community Run. Together we will tour historic downtown and waterfront with a free 5K put on by Orca Running.
Post run we will celebrate our accomplishments with community, refreshments, and giveaways at the locally famous Rockfish Grill. You can learn more about this event on the Orca Run Club Strava link below. We can’t wait to run with you!
RSVP on Strava: HERE
Sunday, June 19th, 2026 @ 10 am.
Run With Love Community 5K with REI Seattle Run Club
Where: REI Seattle Flagship Store
Let’s celebrate “running with love” together. This run will be complete with festive snacks and giveaways. All paces welcome. RSVP on Strava (not required but helpful for snack planning purposes). We can’t wait to run with you!
RSVP on Strava: HERE (Coming Soon).
Sunday, August TBD, 2026 @ 10 am.
Summer Community 5K
Where: REI Southcenter.
All paces welcome. Stay tuned for more fun summer run details. RSVP on Strava (not required but helpful for snack planning purposes). We can’t wait to run with you!
RSVP on Strava: HERE (Coming Soon).
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 @ 6pm.
One Step Closer Shakeout Run
Where: Lincoln Park, Seattle.
Join us for a special shakeout run for One Step Closer hosted by Orca Run Club. Check out the course, ask any questions you may have, and join in a “Run with Wonder” run scavenger hunt. All paces and ages welcome. More details coming soon. You do not need to be registered for One Step Closer to attend. We can’t wait to run with you!
RSVP on Strava: HERE (Coming Soon).
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 @ 10am.
Pumpkin Community 5K with REI Seattle Run Club
Where: REI Seattle Flagship Store.
Join us for a free community 5K featuring all things pumpkin. Add some spice and run with your pumpkin. This run will be complete with pumpkin treats and giveaways. All paces and ages welcome. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
RSVP on Strava: HERE (Coming Soon).
Sunday, November TBD, 2026 @ 10am.
Giving Run with REI
Where: REI Bellevue Store.
Join us for a free community 5K. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
RSVP on Strava: HERE (Coming Soon).

Can't get enough of our Community Runs!?
Run with us weekly at Orca Run Club! Orca Run Club courses are 20 minutes out, 20 minutes back- so no matter where you are in your running journey, we all finish and celebrate together. Orca Run Club rotates between East Lake Sammamish, West Seattle, and Renton with monthly “field trip” runs around the greater Seattle area. Earn rewards like a FREE Orca Running race just for running with us. You can learn more about Orca Run Club HERE.