21.0975 km
Distance
185 m
Elevation Gain
2:04:30
Average Finish Time
8,500
Total Finishers
2009
Established
Rolling
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Course & Elevation
The Seattle Half Marathon showcases the city's iconic waterfront and neighborhoods, starting in Green Lake and finishing at Alki Beach in West Seattle. The course features gentle rolling hills with stunning views of the Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains throughout the race. Runners experience Seattle's vibrant urban landscape while enjoying autumn weather on this relatively fast, scenic point-to-point route.
🌤️ Weather
Typical Pacific Northwest fall conditions with mild temperatures and moderate chance of rain. Runners should expect cool, damp weather with layering recommended.
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The race finishes at the iconic Alki Beach, offering runners stunning sunset views over Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains.
- ▸ Seattle Half Marathon is one of the few major half marathons in the Pacific Northwest, attracting runners from across the West Coast.
- ▸ The Green Lake starting point sits at one of Seattle's most popular running destinations, which locals run year-round.
- ▸ November timing coincides with Seattle's famous fall color displays and the unofficial start of the holiday running season.
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