Financial hardship can touch any family, often creating barriers to a child’s success in school. Assistance League of the Eastside’s program Operation School Bell provides funds to students in need, supporting them to shop at their local Fred Meyer stores for essentials like clothing, shoes, books, school supplies, medications, and groceries. These students are carefully selected by school personnel from the Bellevue, Lake Washington, and Northshore School Districts, ensuring your support reaches those who need it most. But our impact goes far beyond material goods. Operation School Bell helps children feel confident, fit in with their peers, and have the tools they need to thrive academically. New clothes, a warm coat, or a book of their own — these simple items foster self-esteem and give students the foundation for a brighter future. For some children, this will be the first time they have had a new pair of shoes, a warm coat, or a book of their very own. Now, they truly feel like they fit in with the other kids.
Schedule
Friday, September 26, 2025
4:00 PM | Registration & Packet Pickup (location TBD)
Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:00 AM | Same Day Registration & Packet Pickup
9:00 AM | 5k Begins
9:30-10:30 AM | Finisher Celebration
Following the race, we will acknowledge our top male and female runners in each of the following age brackets:
- Age 0-12
- Age 13-17
- Age 18-59
- Age 60+
Course
Start & Finish Line:
Marymoor Park
by Baseball Field #5
6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
Redmond, WA US 98052
Runners, walkers, joggers, and strollers! No pets.
Virtual Race
Early Bird by 8/31/2025
$35
After 8/31/2025
$40
Registration
Early Bird
(By 8/31/25)
$35
After Early Bird
(After 8/31/25)
$40
Day Of
(if space allows)
$45
Registration includes:
- Race T-Shirt*
- Finishers Medal
*Shirt included for participants who register before the Early-Bird deadline.
Become a Fundraiser — Ask Others to Support Your Walk!
Make your support for the Assistance League® of the Eastside 5K one step further by becoming a fundraiser! Every dollar you raise helps provide new clothing, shoes, and essentials to local students in need through our Operation School Bell® program.
Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you can make a difference by rallying your friends, family, and coworkers to donate. It’s easy to set up your own fundraising page when you register — and every contribution helps local kids feel confident, cared for, and ready to learn. Together, we can give every child a strong start.
Create a Team, Multiply Your Impact!
Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and form a team for the Assistance League® of the Eastside 5K! When you create a fundraising team, you’re doing more than running or walking—you’re helping local students in need receive brand-new clothing and essentials through Operation School Bell®.
Every dollar raised helps build confidence and remove barriers to learning for kids in our community. Rally your crew, set a goal, and show what your team can do!
Can’t Make It? You Can Still Make a Difference!
If you’re unable to join us for the Assistance League® of the Eastside 5K — or if you simply want to do more — consider making a donation to support Operation School Bell®. Your gift will help provide new clothing, shoes, and essentials to local students who need them most.
Every contribution, big or small, helps give children the confidence and comfort they need to thrive in school.
You don’t have to run to help kids take the next step.
Thank You
to Our
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring?
We would love to invite your business to sponsor this year’s Assistance League of the Eastside’s 5K Run supporting Operation School Bell!
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