Seattle Half Marathon 2026
Run through Seattle's diverse neighborhoods with views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Space Needle. The hilly course is challenging but rewards with some of the best urban scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Late November weather is cool and crisp.
Course Highlights
- Views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier
- Run past the Space Needle
- Challenging hills through Capitol Hill and downtown
- Cool, crisp November racing conditions
Race Day Conditions
Hilly course — train on hills and conserve energy on the climbs.
Cool — ideal racing conditions for most runners.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
With 16 weeks until race day, we recommend a 14-week training plan. Start by August 23, 2026 to use the full build.
How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the hilly road course in Seattle, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Hilly half marathon strategy
Build hill strength and practice controlled climbing effort instead of forcing flat-road pace uphill.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 42°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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