This event has become a summer tradition for me. Great location and nice energy for the event. Enjoy seeing Mt Rainier in the distance and of course the beautiful Seattle shoreline along the way. The t-shirt typically has a cool design that is a surprise each year.

This is the second year I've run this event. What is missing in the title of this event is that this event is dedicated to a fallen Marine from Westwood killed in Afghanistan, Sgt Hrbek. That is the only reason why I ran this 5K Run, to support in the

"Tips and Notes:
- you don't need to get there as early as they say
- mentally challenging to pass the halfway mark with others finishing - as with almost all half/full marathon races
- good crowd support in the beginning, a bit less on the second half
- work in hill training - not