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SEATTLE - Runners from across the globe will converge to participate in one of the region's most anticipated running events: The UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon.
As Seattle's original hometown marathon and the longest-running marathon in the region, the event offers participants an opportunity to explore the city's stunning landscape marked by hills, bridges and waterways.
If you're planning to toe the start line or cheer from the sidelines at the Seattle Marathon, keep reading for everything to know about this year's race.
When is the Seattle Marathon?
The Seattle Marathon always takes place the weekend after Thanksgiving. The 2025 Seattle Marathon will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Seattle Center, located at 5th & Harrison.
The Seattle Kids Marathon also takes place on the weekend after Thanksgiving. The 2025 Seattle Kids Marathon will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.
How much does it cost to register for the Seattle Marathon?
Registration fees are structured in tiers, with prices set to increase in the days leading up to the race. Prospective runners are encouraged to act fast to secure their spot.
From Oct. 25 through Nov. 27, you can register for various Seattle Marathon events for the following prices:
- In-person full marathon walk or run - $200
- In-person half marathon walk or run - $180
- Virtual full marathon walk or run - $100
- Virtual half marathon walk or run - $100
What are the elite qualifying times for the Seattle Marathon?
Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 1:25:00 - Open women
- 1:14:00 - Open men
- 1:25:00 - Open non-binary
Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
- 3:05:00 - Open women
- 2:35:00 - Open men
- 3:05:00 - Open non-binary
When is the Seattle Marathon Health & Fitness Expo?
Part of the fun of the Seattle Marathon is attending the Seattle Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. This year's expo will take place at The Westin Seattle, in downtown Seattle, in the North Tower's 4th floor, on Friday, Nov. 28 & Saturday, Nov. 29.
When and where can I pick up my Seattle Marathon race packet?
Runners can pick up their race packets at the Health & Fitness Expo located at The Westin Seattle on Friday, Nov. 28th and Saturday, Nov. 29th. There is no race day packet pickup available.
Runners make their way down Lake Washington Blvd. near mile 17 during the 2016 Seattle Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. (GENNA MARTIN/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
When does the Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon start?
The half marathon and full marathon will take place on Nov. 30, with start times of 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., respectively.
- 7 a.m.: UW Medicine Seattle Half Marathon start
- 7:30 a.m.: UW Medicine Seattle Full Marathon start
- 9 a.m. Seattle Kids Marathon (Nov. 29)
- 7 a.m. Seattle Marathon Summer Half Marathon (June 27, 2026)
- 8:30 a.m. Seattle Marathon Summer 5k (June 27)
- 9:30 a.m. Seattle Marathon Summer 10k (June 27)
- 10:45 a.m. Seattle Marathon Summer Kids Fun Run (June 27)
How long will the Seattle Marathon course stay open?
The Seattle Marathon and Seattle Half Marathon routes will reopen to traffic at 2:30 p.m. Race officials say you can still participate after that time and get an official time at the finish line. You must obey all regular traffic laws for pedestrians after the course reopens to vehicle traffic, and there will be limited on-course aid stations, course marshals and police support.
What is the map of the Seattle Marathon course?
Some of the races are still awaiting certification, but here are maps of the 2025 courses as of Nov. 10:
- November Full Marathon – Certification coming soon
- November Half Marathon – Certification coming soon
- November Full & Half Marathon - Interactive Course Map
- November Kids Marathon – Coming soon
Will there be pacers in the Seattle Marathon?
Yes. The Seattle Green Lake Running Group will be providing pacers for the Half Marathon finish times of 1:30, 1:35, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:05, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30 and 2:50. Full Marathon pacers will be provided for finish times of 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:50, 3:55, 4:05, 4:20, 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00.
Where is the best place to park for the Seattle Marathon?
Parking is available at the Seattle Center. Officials also say you may be able to find some street parking in the Queen Anne area north of the Seattle Center.
Where is the best place to watch the Seattle Marathon?
According to Seattle Marathon, these are the best places to watch participants in the race:
Full Marathon
- Start line at 5th and Harrison
- Arboretum
- Drumheller Fountain (UW Campus)
- Gasworks Park
- Etruria St & 3rd Ave N (south/west of Fremont Bridge)
- Olympic Sculpture Park
- Finish line at Pier 66
Half Marathon
- Start line at 5th and Harrison
- Goose Beach across from Lake Union Park
- Etruria St & 3rd Ave N (south/west of Fremont Bridge)
- Olympic Sculpture Park
- Finish line at Pier 66
What Seattle Marathon swag is included in the race entry fee?
All registered participants will receive a long-sleeve participant shirt, a race bib and a coveted finisher's medal.
For elite athletes, there's an extra incentive: complimentary registrations are available for those who have achieved the qualifying times within the past two years. Athletes should note, however, that this privilege does not extend to additional expenses such as transportation, lodging, food or visa fees.
When is the Seattle Marathon summer event?
The Seattle Marathon summer 5k, 10k, half marathon and kids' fun run will take place at Seward Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
For more information about the Seattle Marathon or Seattle Half Marathon, including course details, expo activities and race-day logistics, visit the Seattle Marathon website.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Marathon website and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.