Running with the West Seattle Runner group? It sets off from the shop on Wednesday evenings, and the next one falls on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:15 PM. Camp West is 1.12 miles south at 4539 California Avenue SW, on the same street, which makes it the straightforward place to eat once you have finished.
Plan your evening around the run
The run is free and open to all levels, with no sign up and no pace requirement. It leaves from the West Seattle Runner shop, so arrive a few minutes early rather than at the hour.
Unlike most of the events near Camp West, this one reads better as dinner afterwards than dinner before. Camp West serves until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and happy hour runs again from 8:00 PM to close, so there is time to get back, change and sit down. Here is the route between Camp West and West Seattle Runner.
Getting to West Seattle Runner
The shop is at 2743 California Avenue SW, north of the Junction on the same street as Camp West. It is 1.12 miles, a four minute drive or a half hour walk, with street parking along California Avenue.
Your evening at a glance
- Just before 6:15 PM: meet at 2743 California Avenue SW.
- 6:15 PM: the group sets off. Free, all levels.
- Afterwards: head south to Camp West at 4539 California Avenue SW.
- From 8:00 PM: happy hour runs to close on Wednesdays.
What to order after the run
Something with protein and something salted, which is most of what you want after a few miles.
- To share: Delmonico Steak Bites, Golden Salmon Cakes or a side of tots.
- Mains: the NY Strip Steak, the Steak Tip Fettuccine or the Camp West Burger.
- Lighter: the Chicken Spinach Salad.
The dine in menu marks gluten free, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and there is a bar list when you want one. Camp West is 21 and over.
About the group run
West Seattle Runner is a running shop in the neighbourhood and hosts the run weekly as an open community night. The West Seattle Blog listing carries the current week.
Reserve a table for afterwards
Because this one is dinner after rather than before, book the time that suits your finish rather than a table ahead of the run.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Camp West from West Seattle Runner?
1.12 miles, both on California Avenue SW. The shop is at 2743 and Camp West is at 4539.
Does the group run cost anything?
No. It is free and open to all levels.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Turn up at the shop a few minutes before the start.
Is Camp West open after the run?
Yes. Camp West serves until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays, with happy hour from 8:00 PM to close.
Is Camp West all ages?
No. Camp West is 21 and over.