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Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D

Runners race to cross Seattle's University Bridge before it is raised mid-race; anyone too slow waits for the drawbridge to come back down.

Fun Run Atlas · Washington

Novelty course · Seattle, WA

Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Seattle, Washington, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly

When: Last held Sat, May 9, 2026; next date TBA
Start 9:00 AM (8K)
Saturday in early-to-mid May
Where: Husky Stadium
3800 Montlake Blvd NE
Seattle, WA 98105 · King
Directions
Entry: Register
Organized by: Breakthrough T1D Greater Northwest
44th annual in 2026

Official site Register Directions

What to expect

drawbridge
race the bridge opening
Husky Stadium finish
Diaper Derby
fundraiser

2026 Season completed

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Sat, May 9, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

An 8K run, 3-mile walk and 1-mile fun run through the University of Washington area that finish at Husky Stadium, benefiting type 1 diabetes research.

The run

Distances: 8K, 3-mile walk, 1-mile fun run, Diaper Derby
Season: Spring
Benefits: Breakthrough T1D

Nearby

Sources

Official site official
Registration official

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.