2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50k
Event summary
The marathon features two scenic 13.1-mile loops along the picturesque Lake Washington, starting and finishing at the Ferdinand St Boat Launch. Participants will get to experience the charm of Seward Park and the beauty of Leschi as they traverse the route. With aid stations conveniently located every 3.1 miles, runners will have the support they need to stay energized throughout the race. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join fellow running enthusiasts in a vibrant community atmosphere—register early, as the event is limited to just 450 participants!
Races
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2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Hoodie
Boston Marathon qualifier based on run time and gender. If you will take longer than 6 hours please start early. We have a 6am early start and you can start earlier if needed.
Register7:00 AM PST
$160.00
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2026 Seattle Ghost Half Marathon
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Hoodie
If you will take longer than 5 hours please start early. We have a 6am early start and you can start earlier if needed.
Register8:00 AM PST
$160.00
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2026 Seattle Ghost 50k
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Hoodie
If you will take longer than 7 hours please start early. We have a 5am early start if needed.
Register6:00 AM PST
$160.00
Organiser's description
The course is a very flat and fast certified Boston Marathon qualifier. The marathon is comprised of two 13.1-mile loops run on streets and sidewalks along scenic Lake Washington in Seattle, WA.
The race start/finish is at the Ferdinand St Boat Launch (47.557338, -122.262188) 5018 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle, WA 98118. It runs south with a clockwise loop of scenic Seward Park and back north to the start/finish area. It continues north along Lake Washington through Leschi. The north turnaround is just past the Madrona Drive intersection (47.613496, -122.281265) then you run south back to the start/finish. There are aid stations every 3.1 miles on each loop.
The race is managed and supported by the non-profit NW Ultras which has been the driving force behind the event since 2004. Green Lake Crew has supported the event since 2013. The race is limited to 450 total participants regardless of which event they run.
Packet pickup is on race day.
No dogs are strollers are permitted on the course due to the sidewalk sections.
See more details on www.nwultras.com
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Location
5018 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle, 98118, WA, United States
2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50k
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