Run with the Fishes

Run with the Fishes The Run With the Fishes returns in 2025! The 45th 'Run with the Fishes' will take place at Lake Sammamish State Park on September 28.

After a couple of years hiatus, we are back with a new location, returning with a 10K in addition to the 5K fun run (and a 1K kids run!), as well as a beer garden and live music for celebrating afterwards! The event will feature not only 5K and 10K fun runs, there will be a beer garden, live music, and more as the runners return from the course, so plan to stick around! For the kids, there's a 1K fun run as well, sponsored (once again) by Arbor Schools. Oh, and for more fun, we're trying to set a record for most people running in a fish costume, so dress appropriately, or order one of our custom Fish Hats to run in, it should be a scream! Register Today to help keep this Issaquah tradition alive and vital, and support your local community non-profits working to make Issaquah a great place. Run with the Fishes is produced by the Issaquah Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Issaquah is continually redefining itself through new members, new vision and activities, and new forms of local and global service. Our meetings are an informal gathering of friends who work together toward a common purpose – the betterment of our community and world. Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self” amply describes what Rotary is all about. Run with the Fishes and Rotary Club are committed to Healthy Kids and a Healthy Community.

🎵🐟 WE'VE GOT THE MUSIC — AND HANK FM IS HELPING!A big Run With the Fishes thank-you to 101.5 Hank FM for sponsoring our ...
09/09/2026

🎵🐟 WE'VE GOT THE MUSIC — AND HANK FM IS HELPING!
A big Run With the Fishes thank-you to 101.5 Hank FM for sponsoring our event!
We'll have live music, food, a beer tent, prizes and plenty of fishy fun waiting after the starting gun.
But the music and fun are only part of the story. The Rotary Club of Issaquah uses fundraising proceeds to support local community grants, scholarships for high-school students and other service projects.
So grab your running shoes — and maybe a cowboy hat, a fish hat, or whatever costume strikes your fancy!
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Best Fish Costume prizes
🍔 Food • 🍺 Beer Tent • 🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, 101.5 Hank FM, for helping us turn up the volume!
REGISTER TODAY — RUN WITH THE FISHES

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

🏦🐟 A BIG THANK-YOU TO BANNER BANK!We're grateful to Banner Bank for sponsoring Run With the Fishes and helping us suppor...
09/08/2026

🏦🐟 A BIG THANK-YOU TO BANNER BANK!
We're grateful to Banner Bank for sponsoring Run With the Fishes and helping us support our local community.
The Rotary Club of Issaquah raises money throughout the year so we can provide community grants, high-school scholarships and other forms of support to organizations and people right here in our community.
That's why every runner matters. Every registration helps us continue the work.
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Prizes, including Best Fish Costume
🍔 Food • 🍺 Beer Tent • 🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, Banner Bank, for helping us make a difference — one fun run at a time!
REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 27

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

🍦🐟 THIS SPONSOR IS GOING TO BE SWEET!We're delighted to thank Ben & Jerry's Eastside for supporting Run With the Fishes!...
09/06/2026

🍦🐟 THIS SPONSOR IS GOING TO BE SWEET!
We're delighted to thank Ben & Jerry's Eastside for supporting Run With the Fishes!
The Rotary Club of Issaquah loves putting the “fun” in fundraising — because events like this allow us to have a great time while raising money for local community grants, high-school scholarships and other Rotary service projects. (And 100% of the proceeds of this run go back into the community!)
So bring the family, lace up your shoes and get ready for a sweet Sunday morning!
🏃 5K & 10K
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Best Fish Costume prizes
🍔 Food
🍺 Beer Tent
🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, Ben & Jerry's Eastside, for helping make Run With the Fishes even more fun!

COME RUN WITH US — REGISTER TODAY

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

🏃🐟 THE RUNNING COMMUNITY IS COMING TO LAKE SAMMAMISH!We're excited to thank The Relay Guide — the Northwest's online run...
09/03/2026

🏃🐟 THE RUNNING COMMUNITY IS COMING TO LAKE SAMMAMISH!
We're excited to thank The Relay Guide — the Northwest's online running guide — for sponsoring Run With the Fishes!
There's a great tradition behind this race, but there's an even bigger purpose. The Rotary Club of Issaquah uses the money raised through events like this to support local community organizations, scholarships for high-school students and other service projects.
So whether you're chasing a PR, looking for a fun family outing, or simply want an excuse to wear a ridiculous fish costume, there's a place for you — and your participation helps us give back.
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Prizes, including Best Fish Costume
🍔 Food
🍺 Beer Tent
🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, The Relay Guide, for helping connect Northwest runners with great events — and for being part of our school of sponsors!
JOIN US — REGISTER FOR THE RACE

📻🐟 THE NEWS IS OUT — RUN WITH THE FISHES IS COMING!A big thank-you to 97.7 NW News Radio for supporting Run With the Fis...
09/01/2026

📻🐟 THE NEWS IS OUT — RUN WITH THE FISHES IS COMING!
A big thank-you to 97.7 NW News Radio for supporting Run With the Fishes!
We're looking forward to filling Lake Sammamish State Park with runners, walkers, kids, costumes, music, food and plenty of fishy fun.
And while we're having fun, we're also raising money for a good cause. The Rotary Club of Issaquah uses fundraising proceeds to support local community organizations through grants, provide scholarships for high-school students and fund other outreach efforts.
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Prizes — including Best Fish Costume
🍔 Food
🍺 Beer Tent
🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, 97.7 NW News Radio, for helping us get the word out!
REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 27:

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

🐟 WE'RE INVESTING IN A GREAT COMMUNITY!A special thank-you to Diana Djuranovic, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, for spon...
08/28/2026

🐟 WE'RE INVESTING IN A GREAT COMMUNITY!
A special thank-you to Diana Djuranovic, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, for sponsoring Run With the Fishes!
We're grateful for sponsors who invest in the community and help make events like this possible.
The Rotary Club of Issaquah puts fundraising proceeds to work through community grants, scholarships for local high-school students and numerous other outreach and service efforts. (And 100% of the proceeds of this run go back into the community!)
So when you sign up for the race, you're making an investment in our community, too.
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🎭 Fish costumes encouraged
🏆 Prizes for the best costumes
🍔 Food
🍺 Beer Tent
🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thank you, Diana, for your support!
REGISTER TODAY — RUN WITH THE FISHES https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

🐟 COMMUNITY IS WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT SWIM!We're proud to thank Harborstone Credit Union for sponsoring Run With the Fish...
08/26/2026

🐟 COMMUNITY IS WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT SWIM!
We're proud to thank Harborstone Credit Union for sponsoring Run With the Fishes!
The Rotary Club of Issaquah is a service organization — and fundraising events like this help turn community support into grants for local organizations, scholarships for high-school students and other outreach that benefits our neighbors.
That's something worth running for!
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🎭 Fish costumes
🏆 Prizes
🍔 Food
🍺 Beer Tent
🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, Harborstone, for being part of our school of sponsors!

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

The Issaquah Rotary Club is proud to announce the return of our signature event: "Run With The Fishes" on Sunday, Sept. ...
08/23/2026

The Issaquah Rotary Club is proud to announce the return of our signature event:
"Run With The Fishes"

on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Lake Sammamish State Park.

This year’s event includes:
✅ 5k, 10k, and 1k Kids’ Race
✅ Live music, beer garden & food trucks
✅ A beautiful level course that runs along Issaquah Creek for a bit!
Proceeds support vital community programs right here in Issaquah. Join us, bring your family, and celebrate this long-standing tradition with purpose and pride.

Register here: www.IssaquahRunWithTheFishes.com

🐟 Run With The Fishes is BACK!🏃 Sept. 27 @ Lake Sammamish State Park👟 5k, 10k + Kids’ Race🎶 Food trucks, music & beer ga...
08/22/2026

🐟 Run With The Fishes is BACK!
🏃 Sept. 27 @ Lake Sammamish State Park
👟 5k, 10k + Kids’ Race
🎶 Food trucks, music & beer garden
🎭 Fish costumes encouraged!
➡️ Register: IssaquahRunWithTheFishes.com

This year, we're adding a costume contest! Runners and walkers are encouraged to embrace the “Run with the Fishes” theme...
08/20/2026

This year, we're adding a costume contest! Runners and walkers are encouraged to embrace the “Run with the Fishes” theme and get creative. Think fish, lake life, aquatic creatures, fishermen, mermaids, water-themed puns or anything else you can dream up. Costumes are completely optional, but there will be prizes for some of our favorites! (You will need to arrive by 9:30 if you want your costume to be included in the contest.)

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Lake Sammamish State Park
Issaquah, WA
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