The Early Years
2009Established in 2009, the Seattle Half Marathon is now 17 years old. From its first edition in Seattle, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in United States.
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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.
Surface: road Profile: Rolling
Weather
Temperature 10°C
Humidity 72%
Rain Chance 60%
Typical Pacific Northwest fall conditions with mild temperatures and moderate chance of rain. Runners should expect cool, damp weather with layering recommended.
The Race
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Running Through a Postcard
The Seattle Half Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Seattle and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in North America.
Where It Begins
For thousands of runners each year, the Seattle Half Marathon is their first half marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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Registration
Registration Opens July
Registration Closes October
Entry Cost $89-$129
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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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