Locals to race in Leif to Leif Fun Run/Walk this Saturday

The annual Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run/Walk is set for Saturday, March 18, starting at 9 a.m.

Participants will race from Leif Erikson Lodge to the statue of Leif Erikson on Shilshole Ave NW while raising funds for both the lodge and Ballard Senior Center.

Cost for registration is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All participants will receive a Norwegian flag and a waffle for taking part.

All are welcome to participate and can register online.

Upon returning to Leif Erikson Lodge, participants will find the Tastes of Norway/Norwegian Cultural and Heritage Day that is set to kick off at 10 a.m.

The event will be jam packed with fun for the whole family including musical entertainment, special speakers/presentations,demonstrations of many traditional Norwegian handcrafts, music, song, dance, food and more.

Artists will be demonstrating cooking and crafts, such rosemaling (a traditional craft dating from the 1700s). Gorgeous handmade goods by the Norna Ladies will also be on offer, including their famous embroidered tea towels!

Local genealogy researchers will be available to assist attendees with questions about their Norwegian ancestors. Locals will also have the chance to judge local pickled herring from a variety of vendors competing for the 2017 Pickled Herring Taste Off.

Kids will be entertained throughout the event with Norwegian themed crafts by local Norwegian teacher Kristina Strombo.

Click here to find out more about the event!