UW Medicine Seattle Marathon
Seattle Marathon gives runners a late-November Pacific Northwest city race with hills, water views, and weather that rewards patient pacing.
Quick facts
- Late-November Seattle city marathon.
- Hills make the course more demanding than many fall races.
- Cool rain is a realistic race-day condition.
- Race weekend includes marathon and half marathon options.
About the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon
Seattle Marathon is a long-running Thanksgiving-weekend race with a tougher profile than many runners expect. It suits runners who want a city challenge rather than a flat qualifier.
Course
The course uses Seattle roads and includes hills that shape the effort. Water views and neighborhood miles add interest, but pacing has to respect the terrain.
Race-day weather
Late November in Seattle is often cool, wet, or breezy. Runners should be ready for rain and slick pavement rather than chasing perfect splits.
Past UW Medicine Seattle Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 29, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, November 30, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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UW Medicine Seattle Marathon FAQ
When is the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon?
The 2026 UW Medicine Seattle Marathon is on Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Is UW Medicine Seattle Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. UW Medicine Seattle Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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