Run The Green

If pre-registration is closed, do not worry! On-site registration will be available on day of race for $15.

Come join us for the annual Paul Ruston Memorial Run at Thomas Jefferson High School!

Lace up your sneakers and honor the memory of beloved community member Paul Ruston. All proceeds will be donated to the Ruston Family Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on making the sport of cross country understandable and memorable for young athletes & families. Bring together friends, family, and neighbors for a morning of fun and fitness. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a leisurely walk, we would love you to join us in honoring Coach Ruston's legacy at the Paul Ruston Memorial Run.

View the course map and check out our website to learning more about the foundation and what we've been up to!

Race will be chip-timed by GC Racing and bibs will be available for pick up on race day during check-in (7:00AM-8:30AM).

Free swag for all participants 18 and under. All pre-registrants will receive a BOGO free Cold Stone Creamery Voucher! **Valid only at Kent and Covington locations and expires before Sep. 2025!

Awards will be at 9:45AM. Prize money to overall top-3 male and female racers!

Don't miss out on this special event! Please email [email protected] for questions, concerns, or details on special student and group priced tickets!!

Welcome to this Pacific Northwest Favorite Triathlon. Lake Meridian includes Olympic, Sprint, and Super Sprint individual events and a Sprint & Olympic Relay for teams of 2 or 3. All athletes will receive a free T-shirt (if you register on or before August 1st) & finisher medal. Stick around after your race and enjoy a meal, the finish line celebration and awards ceremony, Pint glasses are given to the top 5 finishers of each age group in the Sprint & Olympic - top 3 in the Super Sprint.

Lake Meridian Park is a beautiful, spectator friendly venue. Lots of room for the kids to run around.

See you in August!

Register Now for the 7th Annual Fly Away Run

Join us in 2026 for the 7th Annual Fly Away Run, a family-friendly community event featuring both a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. The race will begin in Kenmore and follow a marked course along the Burke-Gilman Trail toward Bothell.

Additional event details, including schedule, packet pickup information, and race-day amenities, will be shared as the event approaches.

The Fly Away Run is part of Kenmore’s Oktoberfest celebration, now in its 3rd year, bringing even more energy and excitement to this annual tradition.

2026 Day of Event Schedule -

The Fly Away Run launches from the Burke-Gilman Trail access point in Kenmore, located at 192 Brewing Co. Lake Trail Taproom & Copperworks Distilling. (7324 NE 175th Street, Kenmore).

Course: Timed, marked out-and-back route on the Burke-Gilman Trail, heading east toward Bothell

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

8:00 AM | Packet Pickup Begins

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Launch 10K & Kid Run

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | 5K Line Up & Run/Walk Begins

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | Finisher Awards and Community Celebration

Event Details

Giveaway, Medals & More

All registered participants will receive a commemorative medal, and those who register by September 1 are guaranteed an event giveaway. After September 1, giveaways will be available while supplies last.

Giveaway: Guaranteed with registration by September 1; limited quantities thereafter

Medals: Awarded to all registered race participants

Pets Welcome: Leashed pets, pet strollers, or wagons are welcome on the course. Please ensure pets remain on a short leash and that owners clean up after their animals.

Parking: Parking is available on nearby streets and at the Kenmore Park & Ride, which offers crosswalk access at the traffic light for convenient entry to the event.

Bib Pick-Up Week of Race:

Wednesday - Thursday @ Bothell Kenmore Chamber Office (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

Friday @ launch location 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Day of Event 8:00 AM