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06/01/2026

We’ve been keeping a secret…

The Lake Sammamish Half keeps growing (and we love you for that!) and thanks to YOU, we’re making it a two day event starting next year. Runners can join us on Saturday OR Sunday to nail their first PR of 2027!

To celebrate, we’re opening SUNDAY REGISTRATION ONLY today, at the lowest price you’ll see. There are only 100 spots available now so hop on it if you’d like to lock in your plans for 3/7/2027 today!

Register here for Sunday: https://www.orcarunning.com/lake-sammamish-half/

05/29/2026

Lucky you, Orca Fam, because we’ve still got a few volunteer shifts open for June 7th’s Great Ferry Race! There’s a gear check assistant, one aid station volunteer, and at least five course monitor spots open and we’d love to have you. Plus, everyone who volunteers gets 50% off their next race with us, or 100% off if their shift is 3+ hours long!

Bainbridge is a gorgeous place to spend a Sunday morning. See you there!

Register here to volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WA/BainbridgeIsland/TheGreatFerryRace

05/28/2026

ICYMI: the REI x Orca Running Pride Community Run is on June 14th at the Seattle Flagship REI! Join us for a morning of tie dying, running with friends, and glitter. The best part? THERE WILL BE PUPPIES! is bringing what they call a “puppy pit” and if you see me adopt four more dogs, no you didn’t.

I cannot fathom a better way to spend the day. Will we see you there?

RSVP on Strava: https://strava.app.link/E9n5r5LGv3b

If you don’t already have one, purchase a Run With Love tee to tie dye here: https://orcarunning.store/products/run-with-love-tie-dye-shirt

05/27/2026

CRAFT CLASSIC RACE TEE REVEAL

Get a glimpse of the race tee folks will receive when they participate in my favorite summer finish line party at the Craft Classic Half & 5k!

This August 2nd race starts and finishes in Downtown Redmond, and last year it felt like a summer block party from start to finish! You’ll be super speedy on this flat and fast course, and we’ve got pacers from Super Pacers helping you hit those summer PRs. Don’t forget to pop into the charity beer garden for a Manny’s! We are so grateful to for donating the kegs, and the money raised will support the Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund. 🫶

Wanna be extra cool? Take the Link light rail and hop off at the Downtown Redmond station - it’s a 5 minute walk and will save you time and money searching for parking on race day. Bring your own hydration pack or reusable cup and you’ve earned the title of ECO WARRIOR for the remainder of the season. 🙌

Prices go up on June 1st, so make sure to get registered now and get your friends in on what will definitely be a summer highlight. See you there, Orca fam!

https://www.orcarunning.com/craft-classic/

05/20/2026

☀️ONE STEP CLOSER🌙 WOODLE REVEAL

It’s sustainably made.
It spins so you can show how long YOU ran (3, 6, 12, or 18 hours).
It features Bruun Idun playing her flute.
In short: it’s perfect.

If you haven’t already heard about our only time-based event, let me fill you in: One Step Closer was the HIGHLIGHT of my summer last year!

Runners commit to running for 3, 6, 12, or 18 hours, and try to make as many loops on the 2ish mile course in Lincoln Park as they can within that time frame. The best part? We all finish together at 10pm!

Last year I was coming off of a knee injury and alternated running and walking loops for six hours. It was SO MUCH FUN. If you’re looking for a day-long party with barbecue vibes, a DJ, and all of your best running friends, I really hope you get signed up and join us on August 15th. You won’t regret it. 🙌

New this year: teams can sign up 2-5 people and the top 3 teams will receive a special finisher’s trophy! We’ve also got a kids loopy race, where little runners will see how far they can go in either 30 minutes or 1 hour. Bring your whole family, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate summer together on the beach!

05/13/2026

🫶REI x Orca Pride Community Run🫶

Mark your calendars, Orca & Trails fam, because we’re partnering with our outdoorsy friends in the REI Run Club to host a Pride community 5k on June 14th!

Whenever we join forces with REI Run Club we have a total blast, and we can’t wait to celebrate Pride month with them by gathering our running community together and moving through the great outdoors. Join us at 10am at the REI Flagship store in Seattle, and don’t forget to bring your Run With Love tee shirt to tie dye at our tie dye station! Did I mention there would be puppies at the finish line?

This is a free event that you do NOT want to miss.

RSVP on Strava. 🌈

https://strava.app.link/ONXyzqSL62b

05/11/2026

CRAFT CLASSIC MEDAL REVEAL

Okay I’m loving the old school vibes on this year’s Craft Classic Half & 5k medal, and I hope you love it too! This race was SUCH a blast last year that I had to attach a few of my favorite photos just to make sure you all get appropriately hyped up before you register. 🙌

The Deets:
Sunday, August 2nd
Redmond, WA
Half & 5k out and back courses
Pacers from
Charity beer garden featuring and supporting the Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund

Last year’s finish line was one big dance party, and we even had a proposal! 😍 So if you’re looking for a place to make a grand gesture, well, look no further.

Go get registered. 🫶

05/09/2026

SAN JUAN ISLAND HALF ✅

Our photographers and got so many gorgeous shots of everyone’s smiling faces today at the San Juan Island Half! What a beautiful day for running in the sun along the shore.

Huge thank you to for keeping the pizzas coming out hot and ready for hungry runners all morning, and to every single one of our volunteers for keeping our runners safe, on the right course, and helping race day go smoothly for everyone.

We love spending our weekends with you, Orca fam, and can’t wait to see you at the Great Ferry Race in a few weeks! 🫶

05/05/2026

WELCOME BACK IRON HORSE BREWERY!

The creator of our favorite High Five Hefe and Timothy Hay-Z are BACK, donating the beer for our charity beer garden at the Snoqualmie Valley Half! The money goes to the Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund, so bring your cash (or a card, or your phone money) and know that when our firefighters hand you your beer at the finish line, it’s going to help those most in need in our community. Thank you tons, ! Your support over the years is absolutely magical and we are so happy to partner with you again. 🫶

Wanna be a part of the magic at this race? Sign up for June 20th’s Snoqualmie Valley Half & 10k, and run under the shady tree-lined trails on the last day of spring! This race is always a favorite because the course is gorgeous and the finish line is a party at the big red barn. I sure hope we see you there! I’ll save you a beer. 🍻

05/04/2026

WE HAVE GOT SOME EXCITING NEWS FOR YOU, ORCA FAM!

Brooks Running is BACK, and this time they’re the title sponsor of the Brooks Orca Half Marathon & 8 Miler on September 19th and 20th! We are so excited for them to be a part of this event, from providing the technical race tees (swipe to see this year’s design!) to cheering for you along the course. For this race, there will also be a tent at the finish line to show you what’s going on at , and our fastest runners for each event will win A PAIR OF SHOES.

We are so excited to have their sponsorship for this two-day event, and cannot wait to have them at the finish line showing you how they run happy. 🫶

Have you signed up yet? This USATF course takes you along the shores of West Seattle, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Join us on Saturday for the half, Sunday for the half or 8 miler, or run the half on BOTH days to achieve the Blowhole Challenge. Let’s go!

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