Unity Loop 5K
Sun May 10 - Sun May 31, 2026
Seattle, WA 98134 US
Countdown to Race Day: 01 Months 29 Days 19 Hours 49 Minutes 21 Seconds
Events
- Unity Loop 5K
Price: $35
Date Range: 05/16
Time: 9:00AM PDT
Price increases after March 13, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT - Virtual Unity Loop 5K
Price: $50
Registration ends May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
EVENT DESCRIPTION
From the pitch to pavement, the Unity Loop 5K will take place May 16th, 30 days out from welcoming the world to Seattle! The event, starting at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock at Seattle Center, will travel south along 4th Avenue through sections of Seattle's Unity Loop, then pass through Occidental Square before finishing at the commemorative World Cup "Vital Spirits" statue at Lumen Field - home of Seattle's FIFA World Cup matches.
REGISTRATION INCREASE DATES
Registration Prices:
$35 through March 13
$45 March 14 - April 3
$55 - April 4 - May 14
$65 - May 15 & 16
PACKET PICKUP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP
All participants will pick up their event materials at the start line of the event near the World Cup Countdown Clock at Seattle Center
EVENT DAY REGISTRATION
Registration will remain open until the start of the event at 9:00am. Online registration is the only registration option offered
THE COURSE
The Unity Loop 5K will begin near the FIFA World Cup Count Down Clock at Seatte Center. Participants will then travel south along 4th Avenue on portions of the Unity Loop through Downtown Seattle. After exiting 4th Ave, runners will travel through Klondike Gold Rush Park and Occidental Park before finishing on Occidental Avenue at the Vital spirits statue at Lumen Field - home of Seattle's FIFA World Cup matches!
SWAG
All participants of the Unity Loop 5K will receive the following:
Brooks Unity Loop 5K Podium Shirt
Finisher Medal
Custom Race Bib & Timing Chip
Images of participant giveaways coming soon
WHAT IS THE UNITY LOOP
The Unity Loop is a public art installation in downtown Seattle that symbolizes connection, movement, and community. Located along the waterfront corridor near Lumen Field and the stadium district, it was designed to physically and visually link neighborhoods, fans, visitors, and residents through a continuous circular form. The structure’s looping design represents inclusivity and collective strength — reinforcing the idea that Seattle’s sports, arts, and cultural communities are interconnected. Positioned in a high-traffic area activated during major sporting events, concerts, and civic gatherings, the installation has become both a gathering point and a visual marker of civic pride. Beyond its artistic presence, the Unity Loop reflects Seattle’s broader emphasis on public space activation, waterfront revitalization, and the unifying power of sports and shared experiences. It serves as a reminder that while teams compete on the field, the community stands together.
Location: 800 Occidental Ave S Seattle WA US - 98134
Courses and prices:
- Course name: Unity Loop 5K, Distance: 5K, Prices: $35.00 - $45.00 - $55.00 - $65.00
- Course name: Virtual Unity Loop 5K, Distance: 5K, Prices: $50.00
