My Better Half Marathon
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Event overview
My Better Half Marathon, organized by Orca Running, takes place on February 8, 2026 in Seward Park, Seattle (5902 Lake Washington Blvd S). The event offers multiple race options:
- Half marathon (two laps)
- 10K (two laps)
- 5K
- Half marathon relay (two-person teams register together)
The event uses themed registration categories (Bromance, Besties, Lovers, Lonely Hearts) and supports Rebuilding Together Seattle. Walkers are welcome.
Course and race details
All courses run along the shores of Lake Washington for most of their distances. The half marathon is two laps: lap one is 6.9 miles with a steep but quick hill early, and lap two is 6.2 miles and mostly flat. The 10K is two laps (first lap 3.7 miles with some hills, second lap 2.5 miles flat). The 5K is 3.1 miles, with a steep quick hill near the start. The relay requires both laps to be completed and has a handoff area near the finish in the park gazebo.
Aid stations are placed about every 2-3 miles and are stocked with Clif and GU gels and Tailwind Endurance Fuel. The event is cupless; runners are encouraged to use a handheld bottle, hydration pack, or a small reusable cup. Entry includes a long sleeve 1/4 zip shirt, finisher medal, hot post-race oatmeal, and free race photos. Awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers by gun time and to age groups in five-year increments; awards must be picked up at the race. Parking is available in the Upper Loop of Seward Park and on nearby streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
