2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 6:00AM PST
- Location Seattle, Washington
- Price $107.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the beautiful city of Seattle, Washington. This year marks the 41st iteration of this beloved event, which has been a Thanksgiving weekend tradition since 1985. Runners will enjoy a flat and fast certified course, perfect for those aiming to achieve a Boston Marathon qualifying time.
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!
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!
Organiser's Description
November 28, 2026, will be the 41st running of the Seattle Ghost Marathon. It started in 1985 when the Seattle Marathon changed courses and moved from Saturday to Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.
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
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
Races
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2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 28th November 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$107.00
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. -
2026 Seattle Ghost Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 28th November 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$107.00
If you will take longer than 5 hours please start early. We have a 6am early start and you can start earlier if needed. -
2026 Seattle Ghost 50K
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 28th November 2026 (6:00AM PST)
$107.00
If you will take longer than 7 hours please start early. We have a 5am early start if needed.
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Location
5018 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle, 98118, WA, United States
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