Seattle Lard Butt 1K

Saturday, August 10, 2024

The annual Lard Butt 1K (yes, that is a 1K) is set for Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Seattle's Magnuson Park.  Dedicated to the below-average athlete and weekend warrior in all of us, the Lard Butt 1K will replace timing chips with chocolate chips, water stations with donut stations and feature a well-stocked beer garden before and after, along with a Health and Fatness Expo.

On top of being great fun for those who may be in decent shape and don't take themselves too seriously, it's an ideal confidence-builder for those of us not up to doing 5- or 10-K events.

The Lard Butt 1K offers three ways to attack the grueling one-kilometer (roughly six-tenths of one mile) course.

4 Wave Start

• Show-off Wave:  For those with the audacity to run (expect heckling from race marshals and spectators)

• Legends Wave: For those 250 pounds and heavier

• Waddlers Wave: For the rest of us

• KIDS Dash

Day of Race Schedule

Saturday, August 10, 2024

SEATTLE
SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2024

Location: Magnuson Park Sports Meadow (1K path surrounding the Sport Meadow) 

7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 

8:00 a.m. – Packet Pickup and Day-of Registration 

8:30 a.m. – Lard Butt Beer Garden Opens 

9:30 a.m. – Start of the First Lard Butt 1K Wave 

10:30 a.m. – Free Kid’s Dash 

10:45 a.m. – Enjoy the Lard Butt Morning!   

Registration

$35 per person before Friday August 9, 2024

$40 per person on the day of the event (Saturday, August 10, 2023)

Entry fee includes a custom designed Lard Butt t-shirt.

Last Gasp Registration & Packet Pick Up

You can pick up your T-shirt and bib number ahead of time or still register for the Lard Butt at Super Jock ‘n Jill at Green Lake on Friday, August 9th (10AM—7PM).
You can also pick these up Saturday morning beginning at 8AM at Magnuson Park. Day of Event registration will also be available.

Beneficiary

Lard Butt is very pleased to lend a hand to the University District Food Bank District Food Bank as part of the Lard Butt 1K. We are urging all participants to bring two or more canned food items to the 1K on Saturday morning, August 5th. Imagine the local impact we can have if 3,000 of us each bring two canned food items!

We will have collection bins in and around the registration area that morning. Please bring canned (no home-canned items, please) with you to the event…canned soups, vegetables, tuna, as well as dry items like pasta and oatmeal are perfect! Cash donations are also welcomed.

In addition to canned food items, we will also accept and collect the following for donation to the University District Food Bank:
-Toothpaste
-Bar Soap
-Almond and/or Soy Milk
-Baby Formula
-Pasta
-Oatmeal

FAQ

The Lard Butt 1K is a one-kilometer event dedicated to below-average athletes and weekend warriors. 

How far is one kilometer? 
One kilometer is roughly six-tenths of one mile; or, 1000 meters. 

Is it a run or a walk?
Both!  For those with the audacity to run, we have a “show-off wave” (expect some heckling) and for the rest of us who choose to walk, we have a “waddlers wave”.  We also have a “legends wave” for those who weigh 250 pounds or more.

Are you making fun of big people?
No, we're poking fun at ourselves and our fellow below-average athletes everywhere.  Lard Butts exist in all shapes and sizes and we welcome all comers.  In fact, if we see anyone at the event who's being mean-spirited, we'll have them removed from the premises -- and only after we sit on them first! 

What is the course like?
The Lard Butt 1K course takes a .62 mile (one-kilometer) loop around a series of playing fields, flanked by forest in several sections.  It's a nice, level course in a great setting with plenty of room for all to enjoy.

Where do I pick up my shirt and bib?
There will be a packet pickup the day before, Friday August 9th, at Super Jock ‘n Jill at Green Lake between the hours of 10AM and 7PM. We strongly encourage anyone that can make it there to do so, since it will reduce the lines and wait time on Saturday morning.  If you can’t make that and come in the morning, just plan to arrive early to Magnuson Park on the big day! Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., in advance of the 9:30a.m. start....and there will be plenty of signage throughout the park to help you find the starting and registration areas.

What about bathrooms?
There are several full restrooms around the park, including at the starting/finish areas.  We'll supplement those with a row of portable bathrooms and we'll have hand-washing stations....after all, those donuts and other goodies can get sticky!

Is it dog-friendly? 
Yes – please remember to leash your furry friends and to clean up after your pup! 

What’s with the Costume Contest?
We at Lard Butt appreciate creative costumes, so come decked-out (better yet, bring a team) in whatever garb you think best reflects the Spirit of Lard Butt and wear it throughout the event!  Last year, we had everything from sumo wrestlers and dancing dinosaurs to entire teams of fishermen looking to snag donuts.

What about Kids?
We will have a “kids wave” for those 10 years of age and younger.

What do I get for my registration fee?
In addition to event participation, you get a very cool shirt commemorating the event, donuts and other snacks on-site!  And for those 21 years and older – your choice of a beer, mimosa, or cup of wine. 

When is it?
Saturday morning, August 5, 2023.  There is a detailed timeline in the “Information” section of this site. 

I’m actually in great shape and want to participate –is that okay?
Absolutely!  Lard Butts come in all shapes and sizes and we welcome all comers.  Plus if you happen to be fast, you have that much more time to enjoy the Beer Garden or the Health & Fatness Expo!

I’ve never done a run or walk – is this a place to start?
Absolutely!  The Lard Butt 1K is a perfect confidence builder for those of us who just want to get moving a bit, but not too much.  After all, anyone can sign-up for a 5- or 10-K, but few have the chance to get started with a 1K! 

I’m super competitive and want to track my performance….Will it be timed?
Absolutely Not!  We are replacing timing chips with chocolate chips.  If you are a hard-core competitor determined to be recognized and rewarded for your speed and prowess, the 1K might not be your cup of tea….it’s more like a bag of donuts!   That said, you’re welcome to bring a sportwatch to track your own time….some of us in the waddlers wave will use sundials. 

What can I bring for the University District Food Bank?
Please bring at least two canned food items....imagine if 3,000 of us each bring two items!  That's making a great local impact.  Cash donations are also welcomed!