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Walk! Discover! Win!

A Little History

Gumshoe is slang for “detective.” It’s also the name of a walk that since 2006 has been challenging participants to solve their way through 30 clues and 5 kilometers of Seattle’s Phinney Ridge/Greenwood neighborhood, All for the chance to win prizes and raise funds for local non-profits.

2025 Prize Sponsors

Gift card prizes have been donated as prizes by the businesses below

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Sophon

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Ridge Pizza

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Take 5 Urban Market

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Pete's Eggnest

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Yanni's Greek Restaurant

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Oliver's Twist

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Kym's Kiddy Corner

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Greenwood Hardware

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El Chupacabra

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Red Mill Burgers

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Chicken Supply

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Phinney Books

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Halcyon Brewing Co.

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Snapshot Brewing

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Georgeous George's

- Sophon - Ridge Pizza - Take 5 Urban Market - Pete's Eggnest - Yanni's Greek Restaurant - Oliver's Twist - Kym's Kiddy Corner - Greenwood Hardware - El Chupacabra - Red Mill Burgers - Chicken Supply - Phinney Books - Halcyon Brewing Co. - Snapshot Brewing - Georgeous George's

100% Profits to Local Charities

Since it began in 2005, the Gumshoe’s has raised nearly $100,000 for a variety of local non-profits. For 2025, all proceeds will be donated to our friends at the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Food Bank.