REPORT #1: 2025 West Seattle 5K on Alki, the early going

9:35 AM: The West Seattle 5K is on! Almost 1,700 runners and walkers just left the start/finish line near 61st/Alki, headed east/northeast. Alki and Harbor Avenues are closed to through traffic in the area until after the 5K. Updates and lots of coverage to come!

9:46 AM: The first finishers have crossed the line! Kevin Hansen, 41, was first to finish, in 15:43.

10:41 AM: Down to stragglers now so the plan to reopen the streets around 11 looks to be on track. We’ll have a full report separately later! (ADDED: See that here.)

6 Replies to "REPORT #1: 2025 West Seattle 5K on Alki, the early going"

  • David Bergman May 18, 2025 (12:26 pm)

    What an event! Appreciate all the efforts from planners and volunteers!

  • Karen May 18, 2025 (1:45 pm)

    Wonderful community event. Great turnout!

  • DelridgeNeighbor May 18, 2025 (5:05 pm)

    Dayum, Kevin! 

  • Rhonda May 18, 2025 (6:00 pm)

    15:43 at 41? Was he on a bicycle?

  • Admiral-2009 May 18, 2025 (7:20 pm)

    Rhonda 5k is about 3.1 miles.  Kevin’s time was very good.  A seasoned bike rider could traverse the distance in 6 to 8 minutes.

    • Rhonda May 18, 2025 (9:29 pm)

      It takes me 27:50 to run my PB 5K on a hilly course, 25:20 on a treadmill.

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