Seattle Marathon

Founded in 1969, the Seattle Marathon has been a fixture of the Seattle sporting calendar for over 5 decades. What started as a modest local race has grown into an event that draws runners from around the world to United States's roads.

The course record of 02:06:52, set by Elijah Kipchoge in 2019, speaks to what the Seattle Marathon offers elite athletes: a fast, honest course where serious times are achievable. The record has drawn increasingly competitive fields year after year.

The Seattle 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.

For thousands of runners each year, the Seattle Marathon is their first 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.