Seafair Lights up the Waterfront: The Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run Returns for 2025
Lace up, light up, and lead the way in this high-energy, neon-filled celebration on the newly renovated Seattle waterfront.
SEATTLE, WA – The wait is finally over! The Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run is making a celebratory return on Saturday, July 26, 2025. For the first time since 2022, this fan favorite will once again fill the streets of Seattle as thousands of participants lace up their sneakers and race ahead of the iconic Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade. The race will kick off at 6:00 PM, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of family fun and entertainment.
This year, Seafair is taking both the Torchlight Run and Parade back to the night—and what better way to celebrate than with a Neon-Themed 5K? Whether you’re rocking glowing shoelaces, bright body paint, or a full LED costume, we want to see your shine. Got a team color? Show it off! This is your moment to sparkle, glow, and most importantly—have fun.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the newly revitalized Seattle Waterfront, the all-new race route offers runners a unique chance to experience downtown like never before. Open to runners of all experience levels, the Torchlight Run is perfect for seasoned athletes, casual joggers, first-timers, and families looking to enjoy the summer spirit of Seafair.
“Kaiser Permanente is pleased to sponsor the return of this beloved event that gathers thousands of participants to create summer memories and fun. We know there’s no more exciting way to stay healthy than getting active outdoors and engaging with others in the community, as this event is known to do,” says Angela Dowling, President, Kaiser Permanente Washington.
Once you cross the finish line, the celebration doesn’t stop. Stick around for the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade, beginning at 7:30 PM, and enjoy live entertainment, music, and vibrant Seattle energy as the city comes together in celebration.
76 Hour Flash Sale
Seafair is celebrating its 76th year with an exclusive 76-hour flash sale, offering the lowest registration prices of the year for the Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run. Starting April 21st, 2025, runners can secure discounted entry to this neon-themed 5K—just in time to Light Up the Night before the iconic Torchlight Parade! Visit seafair.org/torchlight-run to register.
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About Seafair Charitable Foundation
Since 1950, nothing has been more synonymous with summer in Seattle than Seafair. Before the Seahawks and Mariners called Seattle home, before the 1962 World’s Fair that gave us the iconic Space Needle, Seattle celebrated Seafair. Today, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has grown into a multi-week festival with events across the Puget Sound touching more than two million people. Times may have changed since its inception, but the core values of Seafair remain dedicated to being a community and volunteer-driven festival and a catalyst for creating experiences that celebrate the best parts of living in the Emerald City. For more information, visit seafair.org.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve nearly 12.5 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.
