Hands down the most fun I had in Seattle, by far! I was in town for a work trip and was otherwise…read morenot going to get to see much of the city. Thanks to Kate Reed and Seattle City Running Tours, I was able to experience multiple highlights of the city, learn amazing and interesting facts, as well as get a well paced run all in about an hour an a half. What really made this five stars was the Kate's knowledge and amazing customer service. She was more than happy to take photos at various points and was always looking out for the safety of fellow runners. Furthermore, after every interesting fact, if there was a follow up question she had the answer. This was truly the highlight of my trip and one I cannot advocate enough!

My husband signed me up for the 3 mile waterfront running tour. It leaves and finishes at Sound…read moreSports. We were visiting from out of State and thought it would be a fun way to explore down town. The guide was terrific and very informative. The pace is slow and leisurely but necessary since you are navigating through some heavily populated sidewalks and tourist attractions. I thought we could have stopped less for photo ops, but it was a fun hour. Thanks CRT. I would highly recommend you.

Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club has the goal to make Washington one of the best places in the…read morecountry to ride a mountain bike. Working to build and maintain trail systems, educate and train riders, and hosting group rides through out the State. They have built the I-5 Colonnade park as well as many others. I have only been on a few rides with the BBTC but all of them were really fun. I really like the web site and wiki page for finding spots to ride around the sound, and people to ride with. A great organization to volunteer for or just meet some like minded singletrack junkies.

With temps in the mid-30s, the Hot Chocolate Run was definitely one of the more challenging events…read morethat I've participated in so far. Be prepared for cold weather - just because it's March, it doesn't mean that it'll be dry or warm during the event. I'd recommend going to the event at least 30 mins before your start time (7AM for the 5K and 8AM for the 15K) so you'll have plenty of time for gear check, the porta potties, etc. The route starts and ends at the Seattle Center, taking 15K participants downtown and then up Hwy 99. I never realized Hwy 99's slight incline until I had to run up it.. (haha!) But you can taste sweet victory at the end with the Finisher's Mug that comes with hot cocoa, melted chocolate and mixed goodies (banana, Rice Krispy, pretzels, etc.). I think the biggest draw though is the snazzy participant jacket thats given to both 5K and 15K participants. I feel like sizes run a bit larger, so order accordingly - but worst case scenario, head to the expo early to switch out for a different size. :) I'd say that the Hot Chocolate Run is great way to beat the mid-winter blues and get outside! :)

This run was my first ever 15K! It was more of a power walk/jog but I felt so happy I accomplished…read moreover 9miles. It was pretty chilly being in the 30's and next year I will definitely wear gloves and a buff! I loved the jacket! It was really cute! I do wish it was a little thicker and better quality however because there were tons of threads hanging off and parts coming unraveled when I picked it up (none left to exchange). The plastic drawstring bag was cute but I didn't run with it. The marshmallow, noon and water stations were awesome. We were bummed that there weren't any m&m's left at the station but that's what happens when you're in corral L. Overall it was a great run and you get to see lots of the city! The space needle, pikes, Fremont.. It was lots of fun and I could do it again. The hot cocoa and super cute medal were both great ways to end the race.

I was drawn to the Tehaleh Evergreen Trail Runs due to the fact that I wanted to do a double half…read moremarathon weekend, which meant one half marathon on Saturday and one half marathon on Sunday. *Crazy ain't it? But that's me and my life for a good portion of my life. The Tehaleh Evergreen Trail Runs running event is a small event that showcases and draws many seasoned trail runners, as well as experienced marathoners, to the Pacific Northwest during the last weekend in September. Typically, the weather during that time is generally cooler and makes for a great race atmosphere. To most, this race is not known to the masses, as trail races cater to the chosen few who want a cheap race but not be bothered down with big crowds, heavy logistics, and high entry fees. For those of you who love a good time and want to run a technical trail (at some spots), this may be the one for you, although there were some parts of the course that were paved, but 75% of the course is all trail. I was here for the 2015 installment of this trail race and ran the half marathon. The Tehaleh Evergreen Trail Runs offers the full marathon and a half marathon, as well as a 10K, 5K, and the kids run. I was privileged to see the kids race while waiting for the half marathon to start. Since this one is a very low key affair, they only offer race day packet pick up. They don't have any race t-shirts and don't give out finisher medals at all. I should have known that before signing up, but then again, I don't read through the fine print at times and assume that all races have finisher medals. The race starts and finishes at the Donald Eismann Elementary School in Bonney Lake. Parking here is quite plentiful, as long as you get here early enough to covet a great parking spot near the start / finish line. The race registration is as cheap as you can get and I paid $41 for the half marathon, whereas the marathon is priced at $48. Pretty darn cheap for a race, but bummed that there was no race t shirts nor finisher medals. For me, it was just 13.1 miles and on a trail no less. On some spots along the course, it felt like I was lost and in the middle of nowhere. The course was basically a loop course, where the half marathon did it once, but the marathon does it twice. The course had some hills and some uphill climbs. There was a grossly narly downhill section on the course, which was basically a 45 degree section of trail that was a challenge to get down without breaking anything. That took me a while, but at least I didn't break anything or fall down. Bonney Lake was about 30 - 45 minutes from downtown Seattle, so best believe that it takes a while to drive down to get into the trails out here. In the end, the volunteers were great and the trail was marked with orange ribbons that was tied to tree branches and signposts, so it was marked pretty well. Thank goodness I didn't get lost and the weather was comfortable and didn't get too warm. This trail race is what it is. If you love trail distance racing, this one may be the right one for you. If you like bling with your racing, it may not be the one for you. But it's just running and be glad you are out here and competing. It's a fun way to see the country and the travel is quite nice too. While I am not keen on trail racing myself, it's a nice race with fantastic organization, so I'd recommend this one, if you are chasing states and don't like the urban vibe of the Rock n Roll Seattle marathon (June) or the Seattle marathon (November). Run more! Support local! B+

Great race organization. The first race I did with ETR was my second half ever. It was up Tiger…read moreMtn. I like to look back and laugh. The next with them was this last weekend (Lake Sammamish). The runs have grown in size drastically and so have the quality. There was a DJ and more sponsors and schwag. I like that at the end of a race they have food to accommodate any craving- sweet, salty, crunchy and reusable cups!! My only complaint came from the Tiger Mtn race. It was really hard to figure out on the course which way to go in the maze of trails based on the various lengths people were running. I'm sure that has been cleared up though. Also, maybe one more water station on the routes.. Great runs, though, with great organization. THANKS!! I'll keep truckin with them for sure!

Good Day Picnics gave me and my boyfriend such great experience! Loved the decor and the delicious…read morecharcuterie grazing box. Definitely would have to do this again for another date or even with a group of friends.

Best picnic experience! Great service and the decor is absolutely stunning. I'll definitely do…read moreanother picnic with Good Day Picnics!!!

This year the Othello International Festival will be joining forces with the Rainier Valley…read moreHeritage Festival! Third year in a row I've gone with the kids and I love it. No parade this year, but it will be back next year! Unfortunately, the route they chose for Othello was already scheduled to be repaved by the city. A world of ethnic variety with music, dancing, food, art activities, booths and a petting zoo including a camel! A huge lawn and playground for kids. FREE & family friendly. Some of the highlights for me were Washington Diamonds Drill Team, NW Tap Connections, Kalahi Filipino Group, Katrina Ji - Bollywood, & Samoan Siva. It's only one day event, so plan ahead. Glad we were part of it and the memories we all have and share! A weekend destination for sure. All in all it was fun. Can't wait to go back next year! Thank you for a fabulous time Rainier Valley Heritage Parade and Othello International Festival!

We hired Up and Over Social Club for our wedding in July 2023. We had 200 guests at our wedding…read more Kiara met with us twice to chat about our wedding, the venue, guest count and to create a personalized cocktail and beverage menu. She was very thorough and communicated with me and our wedding planner leading up to our big day. On the day of, they arrived on time, the set-up was wonderful and everything was ready from the get-go and throughout the night. Our family raves about our wedding reception and one of the highlights was Greg and Kiara's excellent bartending services and customer service. We will definitely be hiring them for future events!

I danced my til my feet were sore and did not stop!!!…read more If you missed it - you can attend next year. 3 full days of free African drumming and dancing classes. workshops, jams, events, information exchange and much to buy. This was the 18th year of an all volunteer run organization which showcases international level performers- free- all together with you and I in celebration of a vital, connecting wholesome musical and artistic sharing.