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After a three-year break for Covid, West Seattle High School and the PTSA are excited
to announce the 12th running of the West Seattle 5K on Sunday morning, May 21, 2023. All profits raised from the
West Seattle 5K will provide funding for West Seattle High School to provide classroom tools, books, supplies, and
much more to its students and teachers.

Thousands of runners and spectators from all corners of the Puget Sound and beyond have participated in this 5K
over the previous 11 years. Participants are drawn to the event by the family fun, the gorgeous scenery, a flat and
fast course starting and finishing at the Alki Beach House, and all the amenities that Alki Beach has to offer. Prizes
will be awarded to the top three adult and student male and female finishers.

New this year is a grade level competition among West Seattle High School students. The goal is to create a friendly
competition to see which grade gets the most classmates to register. The winning grade gets out of Homeroom
early for a special treat and cash ($250) to their grade level ASB. “We have heard from event runners that they
didn’t know this event benefitted the high school so we want to make sure to raise that awareness as well as get as
many high schoolers involved as possible,” states Kelley O’Connor, event co-chair. 

Other new 5k features include a “Sleep In” and “sponsor a student runner” options. There are buttons on the
registration page to donate to the 5k if you’d rather sleep in that morning or don’t wish to run/walk. This is the
communities High School and we hope residents will feel generous in supporting the school and local students. This
is a fun way to do give back.

“This is a really important year for the 5k to be back”, states Brian Vance, West Seattle High School Principal. “We
had a levy expire in 2020-21 school year for WSHS. We are facing the loss of intervention dollars to run afterschool
supports, tutoring center and Saturday school. Events like the 5k make up for those lost funds.”

Registration is live now. Adults are $35. Late registration for adults starts 5/1 at $40. Kids under 6 are free. Youth 19 and under are $20. Late registration starts 5/15 at $30. West Seattle High School staff members get to register at
same rate as students. We brought student/staff rate down to $20 (was $30 in previous years). Students and staff
go up to $30 during late registration starting 5/15. 

We have amazing sponsors to thank: Portage Bay Cafe, School of Rock, Sea Pines Physical Therapy, West Seattle
Blog, Dragonfly Yoga Pilates Dance and WS Realty and so many more. Please go to www.westseattle5k.com to see
all sponsors!

The West Seattle PTSA is a 501c3 non-profit Parent, Teacher and Student Association of West Seattle High School. 
We provide parent education, opportunities for families to connect to the school community, and support for
education through fundraising and advocacy.