Spirit of Bellevue 12K/5K for Scholarships

Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family and be part of the 2nd Annual Spirit of Bellevue 12K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run and Health & Wellness Fair on Sunday, August 4, where proceeds go towards scholarships to help local students attend college! Register now at www.spiritofbellevuerun.com to receive the early bird discount and be entered to win a Round Trip ticket on Southwest Airlines!

Washington Federal is the Legacy Sponsor of the event that offers a scenic 12K (7.46 miles) route for runners as well as a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk route for the whole family and a Kid’s Fun Run. Both courses start and end in Bellevue Downtown Park. The entire community is also invited to visit the Health & Wellness Fair at the park to see what local companies have to offer for a healthy lifestyle!

Schedule of Events

7:00 am - Registration Opens

8:00 am - 12K Run Begins

8:15 am - 5K Walk/Run Begins

8:30 am - Kid's Fun Run and Health & Wellness Fair

Over the past 10 years, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Bellevue ChamberFoundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, have given out over $130,000 in scholarships and teacher grants. The inaugural Spirit of Bellevue Run last year, through the generous support of Washington Federal and other community partners who support education, made possible seven $1,500 scholarships awarded to outstanding BellevueSchool District graduating seniors this year.

“We’re extremely grateful for the support of our local businesses and the community at large and look forward to our 2nd annual event. We expect this event to grow and raise even more money for scholarships next year that allow young people in the community to pursue higher education,” said Betty Nokes, Bellevue Chamber President & CEO.

Walking or running not in the cards for you this year? There are a couple of other ways you can contribute to this terrific cause. Sign up for Sleep In Registration - no running required! Support scholarships for deserving students from the comfort of your cozy bed on race day. Volunteer to help on race day by contacting the Bellevue Chamber atstaffteam@bellevuechamber.org or 425.454.2464.

Register by July 29 to be entered to win a Round Trip ticket on Southwest Airlines! Registration for the 12K Run is $40 through July 20, $45 after July 20. 5K Walk/Run is $30 through July 20, $40 after July 20. Kid’s Fun Run is $10 through July 20, $15 afterJuly 20. Sleep In Registration is $45. To participate as an exhibitor at the Health & Wellness Fair email staffteam@bellevuechamber.org or call 425.213.1205.

Washington Federal is the Legacy Sponsor of the Spirit of Bellevue 12K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run. ARC, The Bellevue Collection, Falco Sult, hubbub health, Regence BlueShield, and Republic Services are corporate sponsors. Outerwall, Overlake Medical Center, and Wallace Properties are associate sponsors. Bellevue Club, DreamBox Learning, Fortin Group, Gallagher Benefit Services, Lexus of Bellevue, and MulvannyG2 Architecture are supporting sponsors. Bellevue Embroidery and The Goddard School are contributing sponsors. King5 is the media sponsor.

The Spirit of Bellevue Community Run/Walk is brought to you by the Bellevue Chamberof Commerce and the Bellevue Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, supporting scholarships for college-bound students.

The Bellevue Chamber serves as the voice of business on the Eastside, representing thousands of jobs in our community. Businesses range in size from sole proprietors to large corporations. The Chamber's mission is to foster a healthy business environment by providing strategic leadership, advocacy, tools, and resources for business success.