Event Description

We're excited to host the second edition of City Slickers, a running alley cat race through the city of Seattle, on November 10th. This one is sponsored by our friends at SOAR and HOKA. Before we go any further, let's explain some things:

What is an "alley cat"?
Alley cats originated in the world of bike messengers, where racers would test their knowledge of a given city by seeing who can ride the fastest between different checkpoints. There's no set course—the winner is the first person to arrive at the finish that's visited every checkpoint.

So we're doing a running version! The course features eight checkpoints. The first person to visit all eight wins. Once they make it back to us, of course

Let's break it down even further:

The race starts at NOON on Sunday, November 10th at Windthrow
Please arrive around 11AM to get briefed, meet your fellow racers and get your bib numbers
Racers will run between eight checkpoints and should arrive back at Windthrow to finish
Every racer will be given a map at the start. No GPX file here—you're making your own route
Each checkpoint will feature either an aid station, some form of hijinx, or both. You'll be given a sticker from each checkpoint that you'll need to take with you to the finish line in order to complete the race. You must return with all EIGHT stickers to complete the race.

Volunteers at each checkpoint will record your number and the time you arrived. Certain checkpoints will also feature aid stations with Maurten gels!

This year's edition also marks the launch of Mossback R.C., our new "run team." We put that in quotations because joining this team is simple—just buy a singlet. They're made by Soar in Portugal from an ultralight 3D mesh and will serve you well at races and fast training runs...or a sweaty beach rave. Male and female winners each get a free one!

Soar is sponsoring this race with run caps and socks for the podium as well, and Hoka is giving a pair of shoes to the first female and male finisher.

PSA: It's in the name—City Slickers is happening on city streets that are open to the public. It is unsanctioned. Please use your best judgement and don't be a fool. This is just for fun, don't put yourself or anyone else in harm's way.

Also, please tell your friends. At the end of the day this event is supposed to be a celebration of running in our fair city. We want it to be open and enjoyed by all runners, and we're excited to be teaming up with Maurten to make it happen. Please reach out to info@windthrow.store with any questions!

Interested in volunteering? We'd love to have you. Please sign up here.