All are invited to join in to celebrate the 17th year of the beloved Burien Brat Trot in Downtown Burien on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The Burien Brat Trot is a fun fundraiser for the Highline Schools Foundation, with runs along SW 152nd Street, starting and ending at Town Square Park in Downtown Burien. Both routes are mostly flat, stroller-friendly, and leash-friendly — dogs welcome! Untimed, low-pressure, all fun.
Event Details:
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026:
- 5K (all ages): 10 a.m.
- 1K (kids) 11 a.m.
- Block Party (all ages) 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: stay for prizes for the winners, treats for all, and an after party along SW 152nd including food, beer gardens, kids activities, and more.
WHERE: Burien Town Square on SW 152nd Street:
Racers are encouraged to create or join a team. Highline Public Schools teams with 50+ recipients will be awarded $100, and those with 100+ will receive $200. Non-school community teams will receive a fantastic prize for largest team and new this year is a costume contest!
Stick around for an all-ages after party until 3 p.m. hosted by Discover Burien, Burien Press, and The Point. Burien Press will be expanding their all ages (and dog friendly) beer garden into the street to include kids’ games and activities. Sponsor booths, music, brats & pretzels, and a root beer garden extend the festivities along SW 152nd, and The Point’s beer garden will be 21+ with Oktoberfest games and specials.
“We’re excited to be back again this year with so many supporting businesses and partners,” says Fred Swanson, Executive Director of Highline Schools Foundation. “Burien Brat Trot remains one of our most loved community events!” Race registrations, sales, and sponsorship help raise funds for Highline Schools Foundation and our work throughout Highline Public Schools. These funds support our work to provide basic needs like school supplies and warm coats, equitable and innovative learning opportunities in schools and classrooms, and college and career readiness for students at all grade levels and in every school in Highline.
Registration is now open! Check out all the details and register at:
https://highlineschoolsfoundation.org/brat-trot-bavarian-fest/
Thanks Sponsors & Sponsorships Still Available
Thank you to our 2026 Burien Brat Trot sponsors: Baden, Burien Toyota, Burien Chevrolet, bodySTRONG, Discover Burien, Highline Education Association, Kumon, Seahurst Cabnitery & Design, Stevie’s Famous, Burien-White Center Rotary, Clover Laine Photography, HMSHost, and of course The B-Town Blog. Sponsorship opportunities are still available – please email Fred@highlineschoolsfoundation.org.
Highline Schools Foundation raises funds, gathers resources, and builds partnerships that support the students, educators, families and communities of Highline Public Schools. The Foundation is governed by a group of volunteer Trustees and is the only nonprofit organization supporting all Highline Public Schools.
For more information, visit www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org.
