I’ve run this 15K race in Seattle two times before (2015 and 2017) and while running it virtually isn’t quite the same as running it in person (for so many reasons), I thought that the race organizers did a GREAT job making this virtual experience an exciting one.

Registration was easy to navigate, they kept me up-to-date on the shipment of my participant packet, and the swag is always amazing for these races! I love this year’s finishers jacket…it’s a sporty, athletic material, amazing quality and so comfortable. Since I’ve run this race in the past, I know that my other jackets ran just a little small, so this year, rather than ordering my usual Small, I decided to size up to a Medium and it fits perfect. The finishers medals were so much fun this year, too, and included a little compartment on the actual medal that had a piece of chocolate hidden on the inside. They also included a couple packets of hot chocolate mix (which, by the way, was delicious during my post-race car party) as well as a Nuun tablet which I also used on race day for my 15k.

Race organizers also had some fun activities their Facebook page; offering participants the chance to interact with other runners doing their own “race” as well as giving away fun prizes.

Overall, I would highly recommend this race if you’ve never participated in one virtually or in-person. The real, live races are amazing — super high energy on race day, the race expo never disappoints, and it’s just a fun race from start to finish.