Skip to content

Back to upcoming marathons

Beat the Blerch

Time until race day

0years 0months 0days 0hours 0minutes 0seconds

Race date: September 12, 2026.

Key facts

DateSeptember 12, 2026
LocationCarnation, Washington, United States
EventsFull Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Official sourceRegistration and official site

About

Beat The Blerch is a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon created by The Oatmeal and inspired by this comic about running. Our Carnation, Washington race will take place in a quaint little town located about 35 minutes outside of Seattle. It begins at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park, and it’s a beautiful flat, out-and-back course that winds its way through evergreen, mossy forests along the Snoqualmie valley trail. Near the starting line of the race are strawberry farms and pumpkin patches, which offer guided tours in case you’re still up for a bit of walking after the race.

Location

AddressTolt-MacDonald Park, Carnation, WA, 98014

Course

SurfaceTrail

Related races

  1. September 12, 2026 - Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races - Carson, Washington, United States
  2. September 12, 2026 - Coal Miner - Roslyn, Washington, United States
  3. September 12, 2026 - Cascade Express Marathon & Half Marathon - North Bend, Washington, United States
  4. September 12, 2026 - GOAT Run - Port Angeles, Washington, United States
  5. September 12, 2026 - Sole Survivor Backyard Ultra - Richland, Washington, United States
  6. September 12, 2026 - McCormick 24 - Gig Harbor, Washington, United States