Coming July 27, 2019. Summer fun in the Emerald City! This weekend is the Capital One Torchlight Run, one of the signature events around Seafair, Seattle’s big summer festival. It’s your chance to run through the streets of downtown Seattle without traffic! Starting and finishing at Seattle Center, home to the iconic Space Needle, this is a popular events for runners and spectators alike and is followed immediately by the Torchlight Parade. There are 2 distances, a 5K and an 8K to choose from. Don your favorite glow-in-the-dark costume, tie those running shoes and get ready for the Capital One Torchlight Run!