WALK DONT RUN is a one-day art walk marathon designed to reimagine downtown Seattle through music, visual art, and live performance. Stretching 3 kilometers from Pioneer Square to Belltown, this urban route transforms sidewalks, plazas, storefronts, and public spaces into a stage for creativity and connection.

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WALKDONTRUN is more than an event—it’s a community-powered celebration of Seattle’s creative spirit and a bold step toward downtown revitalization through public art and cultural activation.

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What to Expect:

- Artist activations in unexpected spaces

- Pop-up performances + dance

- Live music

- Interactive art activities

- A mapped 3 kilometer walkable route

- Local business and non-profit partners

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Whether you stroll the entire route or stop to take in the sights, WALKDONTRUN invites you to slow down, engage, and experience downtown in a whole new way.

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FAQ

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Can I volunteer? We're looking for volunteers in key roles—sign up via the link in the registration form or visit walkdontrun-sea.org/volunteer to learn more.

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When will I receive the map?

The map for the event route will be distributed digitally in September along with a more detailed schedule. The event begins at 12 pm in Occidental Square Park and will conclude in Belltown on Bell Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues.

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Is the route ADA accessible?

Yes.

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Will streets be closed?

No, streets will remain open with the exception of the final block of the event at Bell Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues which will be closed to traffic. Attendees and artists are to use the sidewalks and crosswalks to navigate through the event route.

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Friends of Walk Don't Run is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 91-2138554