WHAT: Walk or run a 5K and fundraise to cure cancer faster.
WHEN: Saturday, August 12, 2023
WHERE: Start at the University of Washington and finish at Gas Works Park.
WHO: All ages!
REGISTRATION FEE: $75*
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM: $150+
WHERE THE MONEY GOES: 100% of participant-raised dollars go directly to work, advancing cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and cures. New! Choose to fundraise for the area of our work that is most meaningful to you, including a specific disease area, program, faculty member, or clinician.
AGE (AS OF AUG. 12) | 18+ | 10-17 | 0-9 |
REGISTRATION FEE* | $75 | $35 | $0 |
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM | $150 | $0 | $0 |
JERSEY OR SHIRT | T-shirt | T-shirt | T-shirt |
FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY & SATURDAY CELEBRATION | Included | Included | Included |
*Discounted registration fees are available for people who have or have had cancer.
Be part of an amazing community as you walk or run with us this year.
Feel the joy on this updated 5K route as you join a welcoming community committed to ending cancer! Our family-friendly 5K takes walkers and runners from the University of Washington to Gas Works Park, with one water stop at the halfway mark. For most of the route, you’ll follow Seattle’s multi-use Burke-Gilman Trail. This route is flat, fully paved, and great for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Download the 5K GPS route.
START TIME: 9 a.m.
START LINE: University of Washington, E-18 parking lot
FINISH LINE: Gas Works Park
Due to external factors (such as weather, road conditions, construction, etc.) all timing and routes are subject to change. There will be a number of safety and support elements for Obliteride on August 12. Any pre-event training on the Obliteride routes must be done at your own risk.
Jeff V., 5K walker
Invite your community to help cure cancer faster by donating to your Obliteride! We’re here to help you from day one with fundraising tips, tools, and more.
Teams are a great way to stay motivated and make friends while fundraising for a cause you are passionate about. You can also work together to meet your fundraising minimums. Teams can include riders, walkers, runners, virtual participants, and volunteers. Everyone is welcome!
Obliteriders take action and make a difference. We can’t wait to welcome you this year.