Party in the Parks & Kids Fun Run
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The Party in the Parks & Kids Fun Run will take place at Mill Creek Sports Park on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026! Just like previous Party in the Parks events, we'll have plenty of activities, games, and food for everyone.
The Party in the Parks: Kids Fun Run for 2026 will feature three different races with age-appropriate distances for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade:
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 1 lap (.25 mile)
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 3 laps (.75 mile)
• 4th & 5th Grade: 6 laps (1.5 miles)
Registration is required to race, and spots are limited. Each age group/race distance is limited to 50 participants each and registration will be open from June 25th through July 22nd (or until full).
REGISTER HERE: Please check back for the link on June 25th!
• There is a limit of 150 participants for the entire race (50 per category).
• There is no-day of registration. Online registration will close the day before.
• All registered participants will get a Fun Run race bib and a swag bag.
• Check-in for all registered participants will take place between 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. This guarantees that all participants will have access to parking and the many other activities at the Party in the Parks event.
• Top 3 finishers in each category will be recognized on the winner's podium after all races have concluded. This race will not be timed officially, although volunteers will be tracking the top 3 finishers in each category.
• Parents must be in attendance with their children at check-in and during the race, although the racecourse is for kids only. (parents allowed on course for K/1st). Parents can watch and cheer from the sidelines.
Timeline & Courses
4:30 p.m. Check-in opens for all age groups
5:30 p.m. Check-in closes for all age groups
5:30 p.m. Party in the Parks opens to all
5:30 p.m. Kindergarten/1st grade race
6:00 p.m. 2nd grade/3rd grade race
6:30 p.m. 4th/5th grade race
7:00 p.m. Podium
Concessions will include Mill Creek Little League.
The Party in the Parks: Kids Fun Run for 2026 will feature three different races with age-appropriate distances for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade:
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 1 lap (.25 mile)
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 3 laps (.75 mile)
• 4th & 5th Grade: 6 laps (1.5 miles)
Registration is required to race, and spots are limited. Each age group/race distance is limited to 50 participants each and registration will be open from June 25th through July 22nd (or until full).
REGISTER HERE: Please check back for the link on June 25th!
• There is a limit of 150 participants for the entire race (50 per category).
• There is no-day of registration. Online registration will close the day before.
• All registered participants will get a Fun Run race bib and a swag bag.
• Check-in for all registered participants will take place between 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. This guarantees that all participants will have access to parking and the many other activities at the Party in the Parks event.
• Top 3 finishers in each category will be recognized on the winner's podium after all races have concluded. This race will not be timed officially, although volunteers will be tracking the top 3 finishers in each category.
• Parents must be in attendance with their children at check-in and during the race, although the racecourse is for kids only. (parents allowed on course for K/1st). Parents can watch and cheer from the sidelines.
Timeline & Courses
4:30 p.m. Check-in opens for all age groups
5:30 p.m. Check-in closes for all age groups
5:30 p.m. Party in the Parks opens to all
5:30 p.m. Kindergarten/1st grade race
6:00 p.m. 2nd grade/3rd grade race
6:30 p.m. 4th/5th grade race
7:00 p.m. Podium
Concessions will include Mill Creek Little League.
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Where is it happening?
Mill Creek Sports Park, 13903 North Creek Dr, Mill Creek, WA 98012-5534, United States, Lynnwood
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