4 running events in Kent, Washington

What: Weekly Coached Track Workouts

Where: Kentridge High School Track, Kent WA

When: Wednesdays 6-7am, January 7-March 18th.

Cost: $10 per session, or discounted if you buy the season pass

Why run alone in the dark? Beat the Seattle Freeze with a crew that’s present & connected for weekly, coached track workouts every Wednesday. The winter season runs from 1/7/2026 through 3/18/2026. We will then take a week break before resuming for the spring and summer seasons!

These track workouts are "Old School Style" - leave your headphones at home for an "unplugged" run experience to build a strong sense of community!

All people & paces welcome - whether you're a former track star or someone looking for a safe place to run or walk as the days get darker, we have a place for you! There will be weekly progressive workout sets that can be adapted to your abilities & goals. You can be a regular every week, or drop in when your schedule suits you.

Cost: $10 per session. You can purchase one week at a time or purchase the multiple session option to save yourself time. Why a registration fee? To cover the cost of reserving the track with the lights on, these track sessions are open to the public for a $10 registration fee. Want to save even more? Consider joining Team Raise the Bar, a multisport team serving the Kent/Renton/Covington/Maple Valley/Auburn area and beyond. We are athletes from all disciplines - triathlon, trail running, gravel cycling, open water swimming, ultrarunning/cycling, Hyrox/Crossfit, and so much more. We host weekly year-round workouts such as pool swims, group rides (road, gravel, and mountain bike), swim clinics, open water swim series, and of course the weekly Runplugged Track Workouts that inspired this Track Invitational! These track sessions are included with Team RTB membership costs.

To join our incredible community at Team RTB, please visit: Join Raise the Bar!

Misc Information: Please park in either the track parking lot (lower lot) or any unmarked parking spots at the Kentridge High School. Please note there are only two porta-potties at the track for your use!

We look forward to seeing you there! Please reach out to Coach Sky at [email protected] with any questions.

Weather Update! Due to the snow storm the race is delayed 2 hours. The half marathon will start at 10:30am and the 10K at 10:45am.

Join us on March 14, 2026 for Run the Green! The half marathon and 10K courses are out and backs on the Green River Trail, and along the way you'll enjoy scenery of the river and golf course. Flat and fast you won't want to miss this race. All participants receive a commemorative shirt, medal, free photo downloads, and post race hot soup!

Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Meridian Park

Kent, WA

6:30-7:30PM

June 3 - September 9, 2026

Meet at the Picnic tables on the west side of the Lake Meridian boat launch parking lot.

Special edition: Open Water Wednesdays at Lake Tapps - Allan York Park on August 26th - 6:30-7:30PM

(No swims 6/24 or 8/12)

Open Water Wednesdays (OWW) are one of the coolest traditions in the PNW triathlon community—coached open water swim workouts held at Lake Meridian Park in Kent, WA since 2006!

Each session features a 300-yard buoy loop where you'll swim with others at your pace. A coach in a kayak leads the workout from the start buoy, guiding you through an open water-style interval session—think pool training meets real-world swim skills.

On some nights, a second coach paddles near shore to work with newer swimmers. They’ll help you get comfortable in the water and confident with open water skills so you can join the main group on the course in no time.

Whether you're training for your next triathlon or just looking to level up your open water game, OWW is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and skill-building!

Open Water Wednesdays are a great workout for any open water swimmer - you'll get valuable fitness training and can practice open water skills like sighting, turning at buoys, and swimming close to others. This workout has the full spectrum of swimmers - from newbies to some of the fastest swimmers in the area. You'll fit right in!

Flexible Sign-Up. Big Savings.

You can register for just one workout at a time—but you’ll save money if you sign up for 3 or more.

In fact, if you sign up for 9, 10, or 11 workouts, each one is half the price!

Plans change? No problem.

If you can’t make a workout you registered for, just come to a different one. We’ll transfer your registration when you arrive—no need to tell us ahead of time.

Not sure of your summer schedule?

Pick the number of workouts you think you’ll attend. You’ll still get the discount, and the flexibility to shift dates as needed.

Note: This training is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned. If you’re not a USAT annual member, you’ll need a one-day pass—but that pass covers all your workouts, not each one.

See more about pricing on the "Pricing" page.

Wetsuits are mandatory If you don't own a swim-specific wetsuit yet, take a look at the blueseventy line that you can find at Northwest Tri & Bike. Swim-specific wetsuits are far superior over the general watersports wetsuits, that can actually make open water swimming harder! Northwest Tri & Bike will have blueseventy wetsuits available for you to try at the workouts. These are the best suits on the market and are produced right here in Seattle, WA. Learn more on the 'Wetsuits" page.

Join us for a fun summer of Wednesday evening swims!