For over sixteen years, Burien Brat Trot has been one of our most loved community events, raising critical funds for the Highline Schools Foundation and our work throughout Highline Public Schools. Funds raised through Brat Trot registration and sponsorship supports basic needs, equitable and innovative learning opportunities, and college and career readiness for students at all grade levels, and in every school in Highline.

2026 Burien Brat Trot

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 ~ 10:00 AM ~ Downtown Burien

Burien Brat Trot is a community fun run for all ages. The route runs along 152nd through downtown Burien and surrounding neighborhood streets, and ends with an all-ages block party.

Schedule of Race Events:
8:30-10:00 AM: Check-in & Day-of Registration
10:00 AM: 5k Start (untimed)
11:00 AM (roughly): Kids 1k Start

Post Race Block Party:
From 11am – 3pm, stay for prizes for the winners, treats for all, and an after party along 152nd including food, beer gardens, kids activities, and more.

Pre-registration ends October 2nd at 3:00 PM. After that time, fees will increase by $5

bRAT tROT tEAMS

Rally your school or crew, throw on your wildest costumes, and show up ready to bring the fun! We’ll have team prizes for the largest community-based group (like gyms, friends, and clubs), and schools with 50 or more participants will receive $100 from the Highline Schools Foundation, and schools with 100 or more participants will receive an additional $100.

Once you register for Brat Trot, you’ll be led to a page to create or join a team. If you don’t see your school listed yet, start a team! Teams get 10% off race registration with promo code TEAM10.

Check out the Brat Trot Leaderboard to see which teams are in the lead!

Volunteer!

We need lots of volunteers to help this event go smoothly! Event volunteer opportunities include handing out registration packets before the event, as well as day-of support like raffle ticket sales, medal distribution, and set-up and take down. Route monitors are stationed along the route to help us ensure that Brat Trot runners and our neighbors stay safely on the closed streets. 5k route monitors must be 18 years of age.

Sponsor the 2026 Brat Trot!

Brat Trot sponsorship opportunities start at $500 and feature a variety of fun benefits and marketing opportunities. Visit the link below for all the sponsorship details.