Cottontail 6 and 12 Hour

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENTS The in-person event is scheduled for October 24, 2026. There is also a separate registration page for a virtual option in 2026: Check the linked Endless Trails events for that registration page. THE TOUGHEST 12-HOUR OUT THERE. (BE AFRAID. BE VERY AFRAID.) Carkeek has a reputation as the toughest 12-hour out there. If you've run it before, you know why: Lots of gain (often in the form of stairs) and frequently lots of unpredictable fall weather, too. Mostly, though, we want to see you challenge yourself and get into the spooky spirit of Halloween. RACE DAY Saturday, October 24, 2026. Our beloved Carkeek 12-Hour turns TWENTY years old! Running for 12 hours or 6 hours can sound intimidating, but we promise everyone does it the same way: One step at a time, one loop at a time. The 1.93-mile loop (or even harder 0-54-mile short loop, for those who have truly lost it) helps you rack up the miles and get more time on your feet. We promise the smiles generally outnumber

the complaints, and no, the number of stairs each loop does not actually change.Running for six hours or twelve hours is way more fun than you think, and while it's hard, the time will probably fly faster than you think, too. Yes, Carkeek hurts, always, but it's also always a blast, and a super fun way to leap into Halloween and seasonal costumed shenanigans. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED & REWARDED In addition to being tough, this race is also meant, in its entirety, to be FUN. And, as it has historically happened around Halloween weekend, we are, as always, encouraging you to bring out your best Halloween costumes for a lap or several. In fact, we'll have additional prizes for best costumes. (And if you want to rock a costume for the entire run? We salute you and applaud your spirit!)We strongly support pets in costumes, too, and have been known to find special prizes for extraordinary canine cuteness. NEED EVEN MORE INCENTIVE? THIS RACE IS A FUNDRAISER FOR TRAILS! This race, like Cottontail in the

spring, is an Endless Trails fundraiser, so any and all registration fees (+ bonus donations) that aren't used for awesome prizes will go to our 501(c)3 non-profit to support trail work, trail education, and trail advocacy throughout the Northwest region. Most often we donate Carkeek funds back to Carkeek trails. You'll also have the option to make an additional donation to Endless Trails as you're registering. Every little bit helps, and all of it goes back to good and much-needed work on local and beloved Northwest trails. Thanks for your support!.Looking for more info, or awesome photos from a previous year's race? Check out all the details here: http://www.endlesstrails.us/carkeek-12-hour.htmlPrices include US sales tax and UltraSignup fees. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable to other events. Registration fees + all donations go to Endless Trails, a 501(c)3 non-profit for trails. New in 2026? Run club competition! We're adding one new tweak to all of our races

this year: A series-wide run club competition. Let us know of any run clubs you're part of during registration, and the miles you run will count toward the total earned by that run club over the course of the year. In addition to the obvious bragging rights, we'll have a trophy at year's end for the run club with the highest tally! Event's current local time: 1:53 AM PT

Description

Dizzy Daze is held at beautiful Green Lake Park in Seattle, WA during non-plague years. The race uses the outer running loop around the lake. Runners will travel counter-clockwise on the groomed dirt path. The total distance of the loop is 3.2 miles; you will run as many loops as you can (or want) during the 12 hours. Whoever runs the most laps within the 12-hour timeframe wins.The 5-hour option begins at the same time as the 12-hour (7 a.m.)

Event's current local time: 2:25 AM PT

The Seattle Kraken 5K presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) will take place Saturday October 3rd at Green Lake Park in Seattle. Proceeds from the event benefit the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Fund. This 5K fun run/walk will help kick off the start of the 2026 –2027 Seattle Kraken Season. Everett Fitzhugh will host the festivities which will feature members of our broadcast team, Buoy, and other Kraken special guests. Participants will enjoy a unique Seattle Kraken race event and it is designed for everyone to enjoy. Whether you run or walk, join us and show your support for the Seattle Kraken and the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Fund at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health!

Reduced pricing for kids up to age 13.

Create a team, after your first 5 people sign up, you will get a $5 refund!

Schedule:

Pre-Race Packet Pickup, Wednesday, September 30

3:00pm - 7:00pm - Pre-race packet pickup at Super Jock and Jill Greenlake at 7210 E. Greenlake Drive N Seattle, WA 98115

Pre-Race Packet Pickup, Thursday, October 1

3:00pm-7:00pm - Pre-race packet pickup at Brooks Trailhead at 3400 Stone Way, Seattle, WA 98103

Pre-Race Packet Pickup, Friday, October 2

8:00am - 7:00pm - Pre-race packet pickup at Kraken Community Iceplex at 10601 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Race Day October 3:

7:30am - Shuttles start from Kraken Community Iceplex

8:00am - Registration and packet pickup opens

8:30am - Costume contest

9:00am - Kids Dash

9:30am - 5K start - Wave 1 - under 8:00 minute per mile pace

9:35am - 5K start - Wave 2

9:40am - 5K start - Wave 3

9:45am - 5K start - Wave 4

9:50am - 5K start - Wave 5

9:55am - 5K start - Wave 6

10:00am - Beer Garden Opens

10:00am - 5K start - Wave 7

10:05am - 5K start - Wave 8

10:10am - 5K start - Wave 9 - Walkers

10:30am - Awards

1:00pm - Beer garden closes

1:00pm - Last shuttle leaves Greenlake for Kraken Community Iceplex

Sign up for the virtual event to join us from your neighborhood. Virtual packets will include a race bib, event shirt and finisher's medal that will be sent to your home. Submit your photos and results to be a part of the official finisher's list. Virtual registration ends September 15th.