Race Day is October 16, 2022
Please read below for race day details such as:
Packet Pick Up Parking Start Times Kid's Dash Restrictions Awards
Please refer to our course page for a detailed course description.
Packet Pick Up Parking Start Times Kid's Dash Restrictions Awards
Please refer to our course page for a detailed course description.
Packet Pick Up
To reduce contact with our volunteers, the only physical items you'll pick up this year will be your race bib and safety pins.
You can pick up on Friday, October 14th between 3 and 5pm at Papa Murphy's in Mukilteo.
You can also pick up your bibs the morning of the race beginning at 8:00 am.
There will not be a bag check at the race.
You can pick up on Friday, October 14th between 3 and 5pm at Papa Murphy's in Mukilteo.
You can also pick up your bibs the morning of the race beginning at 8:00 am.
There will not be a bag check at the race.
Race Day Parking

Please carpool when possible.
The north and south parking lots at Kamiak High School, highlighted in green, will be available for your race day parking.
Limited volunteer parking is available in the north parking lot at Columbia Elementary, highlighted in yellow. This lot will close at 7:45am and will remain closed during the race, so if you park here, plan to stay until the last racer crosses the finish line, which could be as late as 11:30am. If your volunteer duties are finished prior to 11:30 am and you wish to leave upon completion of your duties, you should park at Kamiak High School.
Other parking may be available at Harbour Pointe Middle School.
aIR QUALITY CONCERNS
We understand Mukilteo has the potential for poor air quality on race day. We are not able to reschedule this event, but understand if it is not in your best interest to participate. Please stop by anyway before 11:30 a.m. for your participant gift.
Covid Precautions
Masks and social distancing may be required in the start/finish area at Columbia Elementary based on current caseloads and recommendations of the Snohomish County Health District.
Start Times
Kid's Dash will start at 8:30 am
Mandatory safety briefing for all runners at 8:45am.
The 5k run/walk will start at 9:00 a.m.
All runners and walkers must be off the course by 11:30 a.m.
Mandatory safety briefing for all runners at 8:45am.
The 5k run/walk will start at 9:00 a.m.
All runners and walkers must be off the course by 11:30 a.m.
Where do I go after I park?? |
The starting area, packet pick up and volunteer check-in are all in the front of Columbia Elementary.
Porta-potties will be available for your use.
If you park in the North parking lot at Kamiak, you'll cross Harbour Pointe Boulevard at the cross walk to Columbia Elementary.
From the South parking lot, make your way to Harbour Pointe Boulevard, walk North, and cross at the crosswalk to Columbia Elementary.
The 8:45 am mandatory safety briefing will occur in front of Columbia Elementary.
Porta-potties will be available for your use.
If you park in the North parking lot at Kamiak, you'll cross Harbour Pointe Boulevard at the cross walk to Columbia Elementary.
From the South parking lot, make your way to Harbour Pointe Boulevard, walk North, and cross at the crosswalk to Columbia Elementary.
The 8:45 am mandatory safety briefing will occur in front of Columbia Elementary.
Attach your bib
Is this your first time running (or walking) in an organized race?
First, if you are with your family, make sure you're wearing the bib with the number assigned to you! Each number has been assigned to a specific person, and in our timing program, that number also falls within your age, gender and race category for division awards. Attach your bib using the safety pins provided in the four corners as shown in the picture at the left. Please make sure your number is visible from the front to assist our timing volunteers. The bib will have a finish tag (perforated strip at the bottom) that is folded when you first pull it out. Do not tear off the finish tag, and do not pin the finish tag to your shirt or shorts. As you cross the finish line, you will stay in the order you crossed, and our our volunteers will detach this tag at the to use as our back up to the timing program. |
Kid's Dash
Our youngest runners may not be ready for a full 5k distance. In this case, consider signing them up for the pre-race Kid's Dash. The dash will be 1 lap around the school at Columbia Elementary for a distance of about half a mile. Kid's Dash participants will receive a race bib and participant ribbon. Youth shirts can be purchased on Bonfire.com.
RAce Timing
Participant's finish times will be tracked using Webscorer, but only if your bib number is visible as you cross the finish line. As a backup, we will be using the tear off strips located on the bottom of your race bib. Volunteers will help you to tear these off as you cross the finish. Please stay in the order you crossed over the finish line until your bib strip has been collected by our volunteers. We appreciate your help.
T-shirts![]() Race shirts featuring a new 2022 Brandon Tepley design are available for purchase on Bonfire.com.
On Bonfire, you will be able to choose the color and style of shirt you like best. Orders close every 3 weeks, and will ship directly to your doorstep. Order early if you want to wear your Lungbuster shirt on race day! |
The Lungman

Lungman will be out on the course during the race. You won't be able to miss him... just look for the bright pink oversized lungs. Lungman will start 10 minutes after the last 5k walkers leave the gate. If you can beat him across the finish line, you'll get a special bib sticker to memorialize your achievement!
Restrictions
For insurance purposes bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers and strollers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed on the race course. Runners must be able to hear and follow directions along the course at all times.
Share the road!
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Awards
Thanks to Lungbuster Hill you aren't likely to set a PR on this course, but we will send a a prize to the fastest overall adult female, adult male, youth female, and youth male racers. We will also announce top age division winners on the Lungbuster 5K facebook page and Lungbuster.org Results page. Virtual participants that share pictures or results on the Lungbuster 5K facebook page by Oct 16th will be entered into a prize drawing.
Age Divisions
5k
Adult:
Male 18-19, Male 20-29, Male 30-39, Male 40-49, Male 50-59, Male 60 and over |
Adult:
Female 18-19, Female 20-29, Female 30-39, Female 40-49, Female 50-59, Female 60 and over |
Youth:
Girls 10 and under Girls 11-14 Girls 15-17 |
Youth:
Boys 10 and under Boys 11-14 Boys 15-17 |