Seattle Marathon
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Event overview
The UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon is a road running event in Seattle, WA, held on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The event includes a full marathon and a half marathon on a course with rolling hills and views of Seattle bridges, waterways and city architecture. The race has been held since 1970 and is presented as the city’s long-running hometown marathon.
Race details and logistics
Distances offered
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
The event offers in-person, virtual and non-competitive walk options, plus wheelchair/hand-crank divisions. There are elite and sub-elite entry categories and discounted entries for verified active military. Complimentary entries are available for athletes who meet qualifying times within the last two years; discounted entries are available for other qualifying times. Proof of qualifying times or status is required and organizers provide entry only, not travel or lodging.
All in-person participants receive a long sleeve participant shirt, a race bib and a finisher medal. The Westin Seattle serves as the race headquarters and hosts pre-race activities including registration, bib pickup and the Health & Fitness Expo. Registration fees vary by entry type and by date. Contact details for the Seattle Marathon Association are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
