Craft Classic Seattle
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Craft Classic Seattle
The Craft Classic is a running event in Redmond, Washington held on August 2, 2026. The event offers two distances that start and finish at Downtown Park in downtown Redmond.
- Half Marathon on the Sammamish River Trail, out and back course.
- 5K on the Sammamish River Trail, out and back course.
The courses run along the Sammamish River Trail and are described as flat and fast with riverside views. The half marathon includes five aid stations spaced about every two to three miles that provide water, Tailwind electrolytes, and GU gels. There are no aid stations on the 5K. Pacers for the half marathon are provided by Super Pacers for target finish times of 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, and 2:15.
Orca Running operates cupless aid stations to reduce waste; participants are encouraged to bring a handheld bottle, hydration pack, or a small reusable cup. Overall awards are given to the top three male, female, and non binary finishers based on gun time, and age group awards are offered in five year increments. Awards must be picked up at the race.
Packet pick up is scheduled the day before the race at Road Runner Sports Bellevue. Free on street parking is available in downtown Redmond and a Park and Ride is nearby. A beer garden serves beverages with proceeds benefiting local firefighters benevolent funds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
