Run with the Fishes

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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.

Wow, a fantastic turnout to support and enjoy the Run with the Fishes today! A big thank you to oit runners, our sponso...
09/28/2026

Wow, a fantastic turnout to support and enjoy the Run with the Fishes today! A big thank you to oit runners, our sponsors, and our volunteers! Here are a few scenes from the event...more on the way!

Yoga Six will be warming you up on Sunday before the Run With the Fishes! Be ready 15 or 20 minutes pre race time (Run ...
09/23/2026

Yoga Six will be warming you up on Sunday before the Run With the Fishes! Be ready 15 or 20 minutes pre race time (Run starts at 9:30, remember) and the fine folks at Yoga 6 will lead some stretching and get your legs set to enjoy the run. C'mon out, weather is looking great for Sunday morning!

🐟 A BIG THANK-YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 🐟We're swimming in gratitude for O'Brien, Barton, Leppard & Essig, Attorneys at Law, f...
09/23/2026

🐟 A BIG THANK-YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 🐟
We're swimming in gratitude for O'Brien, Barton, Leppard & Essig, Attorneys at Law, for supporting Run With the Fishes!
Sponsors like O'Brien, Barton, Leppard & Essig help the Rotary Club of Issaquah turn a fun morning at the park into something that has a lasting impact in our community. Proceeds from Run With the Fishes help fund local community grants, scholarships for high-school students, and other Rotary service projects. (And 100% of the proceeds of this run go back into the community!)
So when you run with us, you're not just running for the finish line — you're helping us give back to the community!
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Prizes, including Best Fish Costume
🍔 Food • 🍺 B**r Tent • 🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
🐟 Come run with us and help make a difference!
REGISTER FOR RUN WITH THE FISHES

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFibTVYTU12aElobXZsQ1JPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQBMAABHvsTPjJI5Hrxlg6FsYIdzwFqOuv3pGm35UD6eKPV-KNWFBzOKho02gB45ZPb_aem_lnWhoFwYclcC3i7wxX7gGA

🍺🐟 NOW THIS IS A SPONSOR WE CAN GET BEHIND!A big CHEERS to Big Block Brewery and Taprooms for supporting Run With the Fi...
09/22/2026

🍺🐟 NOW THIS IS A SPONSOR WE CAN GET BEHIND!
A big CHEERS to Big Block Brewery and Taprooms for supporting Run With the Fishes!
And here's the really great part: this isn't just a race. The Rotary Club of Issaquah uses the proceeds from fundraising events like this to support local community organizations, high-school scholarships and other programs that make our community stronger.
So come run a little, cheer a lot, and stay afterward to enjoy a b**r from (wait for it) Big Block Brewery! Yes, they will be hosting the b**r garden we’ve got planned for post-run hydration.
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Best Fish Costume prizes
🍺 B**r Tent
🎵 Live Music
🍔 Food
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, Big Block, for helping us keep the good times — and the good work — flowing!
REGISTER NOW — RUN WITH THE FISHES

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFibTVYTU12aElobXZsQ1JPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQBMAABHvsTPjJI5Hrxlg6FsYIdzwFqOuv3pGm35UD6eKPV-KNWFBzOKho02gB45ZPb_aem_lnWhoFwYclcC3i7wxX7gGA

🏃🐟 KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY MOVING!A huge thank-you to Peak Sports and Spine for being a proud sponsor of Run With the Fish...
09/21/2026

🏃🐟 KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY MOVING!
A huge thank-you to Peak Sports and Spine for being a proud sponsor of Run With the Fishes!
We're especially grateful for sponsors who understand that community health and community service go hand in hand.
The Rotary Club of Issaquah puts the proceeds from fundraising events like Run With the Fishes back into our community through grants to local organizations, scholarships for high-school students and other service efforts.
So whether you're training for the 10K or just looking for a fun morning with the family, come be part of it!
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Fish Costume prizes
🍔 Food • 🍺 B**r Tent • 🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, Peak Sports and Spine, for supporting both our runners and our community!
JOIN US — REGISTER HERE

🌲🐟 WE'RE ROOTING FOR OUR SPONSORS!A huge thank-you to Arbor Schools for sponsoring Run With the Fishes (and in particula...
09/20/2026

🌲🐟 WE'RE ROOTING FOR OUR SPONSORS!
A huge thank-you to Arbor Schools for sponsoring Run With the Fishes (and in particular, the Kids 1K dash)!
The Rotary Club of Issaquah believes in investing in our community — especially in opportunities that help young people and local organizations thrive. Money raised through events like this helps fund scholarships for local high-school students, the Student of the Month program, and other education-based initiatives.
So bring the whole family and make your miles matter!
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🎭 Fish costumes encouraged!
🏆 Prizes for the best costumes
🍔 Food • 🍺 B**r Tent • 🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, Arbor Schools, for helping us make a splash — and helping us give back!
JOIN US — REGISTER FOR THE RUN:

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFibTVYTU12aElobXZsQ1JPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQBMAABHvsTPjJI5Hrxlg6FsYIdzwFqOuv3pGm35UD6eKPV-KNWFBzOKho02gB45ZPb_aem_lnWhoFwYclcC3i7wxX7gGA

🥕🐟 THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OUR SCHOOL!We're grateful to PCC Community Markets for supporting Run With the Fishes! (Sch...
09/19/2026

🥕🐟 THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OUR SCHOOL!
We're grateful to PCC Community Markets for supporting Run With the Fishes! (School of Fishes…get it?)
The Rotary Club of Issaquah believes that strong communities are built by people helping people. Through our fundraising efforts, we support local organizations through community grants, provide scholarships to high-school students, and fund other community outreach efforts. (And 100% of the proceeds of this run go back into the community!)
Run With the Fishes helps make that possible — while giving everyone a great reason to get outside!
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🎭 Fish costumes encouraged
🏆 Prizes
🍔 Food • 🍺 B**r Tent • 🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, PCC, for helping our community stay active, connected and giving!
JOIN US — REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 27

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFibTVYTU12aElobXZsQ1JPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQBMAABHvsTPjJI5Hrxlg6FsYIdzwFqOuv3pGm35UD6eKPV-KNWFBzOKho02gB45ZPb_aem_lnWhoFwYclcC3i7wxX7gGA

⏱️🐟 SOMEONE HAS TO KEEP US ON TIME!We're very happy to have Ready Set Time as a sponsor of Run With the Fishes!Because w...
09/18/2026

⏱️🐟 SOMEONE HAS TO KEEP US ON TIME!
We're very happy to have Ready Set Time as a sponsor of Run With the Fishes!
Because while we're all about having fun, somebody has to make sure those runners actually get started on time – and keep everyone’s time for their run. 😉
And here's another reason we're grateful: the Rotary Club of Issaquah uses fundraising events like this to support community grants, scholarships for local high-school students and other service efforts.
So your race entry helps keep more than runners moving!
🏃 5K & 10K Fun Run
🐟 Kids' 1K
🏆 Prizes & Best Fish Costume awards
🍔 Food
🍺 B**r Tent
🎵 Live Music
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ First start: 9:30 AM
📍 Lake Sammamish State Park
Thanks, Ready Set Time, for helping us keep the whole school of runners moving!
REGISTER NOW

Run, walk, shuffle....just come on out for the revamped "Run With the Fishes" event coming September 27 to Lake Sammamis...
09/17/2026

Run, walk, shuffle....just come on out for the revamped "Run With the Fishes" event coming September 27 to Lake Sammamish State Park!
More than just a fun run, we'll be kicking off with a Fish-themed costume contest before the 5K and the 10K events start at 9:30 a.m.
Sign up NOW and you might be guaranteed a terrific long-sleeved runners shirt (in a lovely shade of light blue this year):

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

Then stick around afterwards for a bite from the 5Hooks Food truck, a re-hydrating beverage from the b**r garden (sponsored by Big Block Brewing), and live music from your favorite band, The Waybacks!

At 10:30 we'll fire the starting gun for the 1K kids' dash, which is always a hoot and gives the little ones their own chance to get out and complete a run tailored to them!

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Lake Sammamish State Park
Issaquah, WA
98027

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