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Running of the Beavers 2025! Early Registration Happening Now

Summary : 6th Annual Running of the Beavers 5K Walk/Run March 22, 2025.

Ballard HS Foundation 6th Annual Running of the Beavers Community 5K Run/Walk

The Athletic Booster Club (ABC) is teaming up again with the Ballard HS Foundation to present the 6th Annual Running of the Beavers 5K Fun Run & Walk on Sat, March 22, 2025 at Golden Gardens Park. Enjoy a scenic course along Shilshole Avenue, a portion of the registration proceeds are directed to Ballard Athletics, Performing Arts, Cheer & Dance Team. Bucky the Beaver will be there along with the Pep Band & Cheer Team too.

Apply your registration proceeds to your favorite BHS team or program, with 70 percent of race proceeds going to your preferred BHS Athletics team, Performing Arts, Cheer or Dance. Also, the class with the most participants gets $500 for their ASB account. Last year, the seniors won! All participants will get a free race day T-shirt with registration too. Early Beaver pricing thru Jan. 31: $30/adult. Flat rate for students and BHS Staff: $20 (Discount Code in the Office.)

Can’t make it but want to donate? Donate online today. Visit the Ballard HS Foundation website to learn more about how the Ballard High School Foundation mission or view the latest BHS Foundation Newsletter.


History

Beavers Running on the front of a T Shirt for 2024

The Ballard HS Foundation

Map of Golden Gardens
Golden Gardens Location

The Ballard High School Foundation provides financial support for wellness and activities at Ballard High School. The 5k walk/run will start and finish at the beautiful Golden Gardens Park along the Ballard waterfront. You’ll enjoy stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains on this fast, flat course.

Sponsored by the Ballard High School Foundation, the Running of the Beavers is a 5K Fun Run and Walk. Proceeds directly benefit Ballard Athletics, Cheer, Dance and Band. The finish takes you by the famous Beaver Pond at Golden Gardens. Escape the city as you run/walk along the shores of Puget Sound and help raise funds for the Ballard High School Foundation which supports Ballard High School students and staff.

Ballard Food Bank Partnership

 Ballard Food Bank Logo

Please consider supporting our partnership with the Ballard Food Bank too. Bring donations for Ballard Food Bank (unexpired food items, hygiene items, brown paper bags, egg cartons, heavy plastic bags).

Can’t Run But Want to Donate? No Problem and Thank You!

Donate Online if you would like to donate to support the Performing Arts, Athletics, Cheer, Dance.

Want to Sponsor the Event?

Interested in sponsoring the event? Send us your information and we’ll contact you about sponsorship opportunities!

Thank you Sponsors for you support!


Need More Info?

Bucky under Start Banner for run

If you would like any additional information about volunteering, sponsorship or the event please contact Dick Lee at: rjlee@seattleschools.org. Learn more about the Ballard High School Foundation on their website.

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