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Seattle Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km in Seattle (Washington, United States)

LocationSeattle, Washington, United StatesShow on map(47.6062° N, 122.3321° W)
Date & StatusNovember 29, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Seattle Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Seattle, Washington, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 29, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (seattlemarathon.org).

Official website
Seattle Marathon in Seattle (Work: "Alpine Ridge Trail Top Rocky Mountain NP 2024", Photo: Larry D. Moore, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Alpine Ridge Trail Top Rocky Mountain NP 2024" · Photo: Larry D. Moore · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastCulture & HistoryKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS47.6062° N, 122.3321° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 21.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Seattle Marathon take place?

Seattle Marathon takes place in Seattle, Washington, US (start area at coordinates 47.6062° N, 122.3321° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 29, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Seattle Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Seattle Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Seattle Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (seattlemarathon.org).