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.

Course Facts

Distance 21.0975 km
Elevation Gain 185 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

10°C

Temperature

72%

Humidity

60%

Rain Chance

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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