The engines are firing again for the 16th Annual Team Seattle Kart Challenge in 2026! 🏁

For nearly three decades, Team Seattle has combined a passion for racing with a mission to support Seattle Children’s—raising more than $9 million for patient care, research, and critical hospital programs. The Kart Challenge continues that tradition, bringing together 23 four-driver teams for an adrenaline-filled, two-hour endurance race — all fueled by one goal: racing for the kids.

Over the past 15 years, this event alone has raised more than $2 million for Seattle Children’s patients and families — and we’re just getting started.

This year, we’ve set an ambitious goal of raising $100,000+. From seasoned racers to first-time drivers, every team is competing for something bigger than the podium — a BIG WIN for the kids at Seattle Children’s. 💙

Teams will begin forming in Spring 2026 — and we can’t wait to see who takes the green flag!

ABOUT SEATTLE CHILDRENS: For over 25 years, Seattle Children's Hospital has been ranked as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States fighting relentlessly to make sure there’s no such thing as “out of options” and to make sure kids who “didn't have a chance” can have the childhood they deserve. At Seattle Children’s, our mission is clear "We provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible." Seattle Children's delivers superior patient care, advances new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research and serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. Initially founded and run by a group of philanthropic women more than 115 years ago, the generous spirit of those women can be seen today in the support of thousands of donors and guild members, and it is their support that ultimately makes it possible to create better futures for our patients. The Team Seattle Karting Challenge is sponsored by the Team Seattle Guild who over 25 years has raised over $6,380,000 through various motorsports road racing events for Children's.

If you would like more information on forming a team or becoming a sponsor of the Team Seattle Kart Challenge, please contact Kami Sutton-Hieronymus at krsheart@uw.edu

2026 Team Seattle Kart Challenge

Racing for Children's

Team Leaderboard

Team Members