** Don’t miss the Second Annual First Mistake 5k **

Life is full of bad ideas. You will likely make many mistakes during 2025, let this race be (one of) your first. What could be better than a free race on Jan 1? Let’s check-off as many mistakes as possible now. You know that outfit you haven’t worn since high school? That would be perfect for this race. Maybe eat a big greasy breakfast 30 minutes before the start. Did you party hard on New Years Eve and go home with a stranger? Bring that mistake with you, especially if they aren’t a runner. It’s gonna be “That Kind of Fun”.

• When: 9am on Jan 1, 2025
• Where: Chief Sealth Trail at Henderson, just east of Rainier Beach Link Station
• Route: 5k with 600′ vertical, map. Modified “Default Route” for those who know
• Cost: Free (see “What to Bring” below)
• Registration: Use this Fancy Form
• Prizes: Yes, everyone gets a finisher metal (but no, not a medal… see “What to Bring” below)

What to Bring

Aside from the usual running gear and water, please bring a canned beverage. This can be soda, beer, coffee, wine, NA cocktail, sparkling water, or whatever. As long as it’s in a metal can and you can drink it, it’s perfect. All the cans will go into a cooler. When you cross the finish line, you get to pick out any remaining can as a prize. Congrats on your surviving first (and possibly second or third) mistake of the year.

Aid Stations

No, it’s not that kind of race. If you need water, snacks, or other things while running, you’ll want to bring them with you. There might be “Mistake Stations” along the course where runners are offered the opportunity to make more mistakes. Anyone want a tall glass of warm milk just before the worst hill climb? How about a haircut from a rando with a set of clippers? Chili pepper roulette? We’re still working on these. If you have ideas or want to set up a station, reach out to Rainier Beach Run Club. Reposting this here because I’m helping organize the event and want to promote running in South Seattle.