West Seattle Blog… | SUMMER RUNNING: Ready for the Float Dodger 5K?

(WSB file photo, former Float Dodgers arriving at The Junction)

On Tuesday we talked about ways you can help West Seattle Food Bank this summer. Here’s another one: Before the West Seattle Grand Parade On Saturday, July 20, you can run/walk the parade route, California Avenue SW from Hiawatha to The Junction, in the Floating Dodger 5K! The only running store in our area, West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), presents the Float Dodger 5K, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and the WSR Lori McConnell explains to WSB: “Dogs, kids, casual walkers, serious runners, all are welcome! The first 600 people to register will receive a free commemorative Mason jar in which to put their root beer float (or beer) at the Good society-sponsored beer bar after the race. Feel free to stay and watch the parade from our window. All proceeds will be donated to the West Seattle Food Bank again this year!! We are looking for participants, sponsors and volunteers! » You can register here (same link for free registration) Children’s race at 8:45 a.m., preceding the 9:30 a.m. Float Dodger 5K). Sponsorship information can be found at the bottom of this page; you can join the volunteer team here.