My Better Half Marathon
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My Better Half Marathon - Seattle, WA
My Better Half Marathon takes place on February 14, 2027 at Seward Park in Seattle, along the shores of Lake Washington. The event is organized by Orca Running and benefits Rebuilding Together Seattle; a portion of entry fees supports home repair and community revitalization.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Half Marathon Relay for two-person teams
Courses run on park roads and paths beside Lake Washington. The half marathon is two laps: the first lap is 6.9 miles with a steep but quick hill early, and the second lap is 6.2 miles and flat. The 10K uses two laps of 3.7 and 2.5 miles. The 5K is 3.1 miles with a steep quick hill at the start. Relay teams may split the two half laps in any order; the hand-off is at the park gazebo just before the finish.
Aid stations appear every 2 to 3 miles and are stocked with water, Clif and GU gels, and Tailwind Endurance Fuel. All Orca races are cupless; participants should bring a handheld bottle or a small reusable folding cup available at the start.
Logistics listed for the event include mailed bib options, pre-race packet pickup, free gear check with participant-provided bags, on-course porta-potties, awards for top 3 overall male, female and non-binary finishers by gun time, and age group awards in five year increments. Walkers are welcome. Dogs may not participate but are allowed in start and finish areas. Parking includes about 200 spots in the park upper loop and nearby on-street spaces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
