Beat the Blerch
When is Beat the Blerch?
Beat the Blerch takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Carnation, WA.
What distances does Beat the Blerch offer?
Beat the Blerch offers 4 events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| 10K | 10.0 km | $60.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $85.00 | Register |
| Marathon | 26.2 mi | $120.00 | Register |
How much does Beat the Blerch cost?
Registration for Beat the Blerch starts at $120.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Beat the Blerch held?
Beat the Blerch is held in Carnation, WA at Tolt-MacDonald Park.
About Beat the Blerch
Beat The Blerch is a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon created by The Oatmeal and inspired by this comic about running.
Our Carnation, Washington race will take place in a quaint little town located about 35 minutes outside of Seattle.
It begins at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park, and it’s a beautiful flat, out-and-back course that winds its way through evergreen, mossy forests along the Snoqualmie valley trail. Near the starting line of the race are strawberry farms and pumpkin patches, which offer guided tours in case you’re still up for a bit of walking after the race.
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Beat The Blerch is a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon created by The Oatmeal and inspired by this comic about running. Our Carnation, Washington race will take place in a quaint little town located about 35 minutes outside of Seattle. It begins at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park, and it’s a beautiful flat, out-and-back course that winds its way through evergreen, mossy forests along the Snoqualmie valley trail. Volunteers are the heart of our event and we could not do it without you!
NEW! All volunteers are entitled to a $100 donation to the non-profit of their choice.
You can specify what non-profit you'd like to designate during the volunteer registration process. Donations are made about 2 weeks after the race.
From a high level, below is a list of the general areas where volunteers are needed:
- Packet Pickup
- Parking Attendants
- Course Monitors
- Aid Stations
- Finish Area
- Post-Race Food
- Burritonut Bar
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Volunteers not only receive this jazzy you can't miss shirt, but The Oatmeal is donating $100 per volunteer to their charity of choice!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us @ beattheblerch@gmail.com