Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K

  • Date Sat 30th November 2024
  • Time 6:00AM PST
  • Location Seattle, Washington
  • Price $133.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K on Saturday, November 30, 2024! This iconic event, now in its 39th year, invites runners of all levels to take on a flat and fast certified Boston Marathon qualifying course. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Washington, participants will complete two scenic 13.1-mile loops that take you through the beautiful Seward Park and along the picturesque waterfront.

The race kicks off at the Ferdinand St Boat Launch, located at 5018 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle, WA 98118, providing a fantastic start and finish area. With aid stations every 3.1 miles, you'll have all the support you need along the way. Be sure to sign up before November 26, 2024, to secure your race hoodie and join the limited group of 400 participants in this memorable running celebration. Lace up your shoes and get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Seattle Ghost Marathon!

Organiser's Description

**** NOTE: Late Sign-ups, after 11/26/24 are not guaranteed a race hoodie *********

November 30, 2024, will be the 39th 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 two non-profit groups. NW Ultras has been the driving force behind the event since 2004 and Green Lake Crew has supported the event since 2013. It is limited to 400 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.

Races

  • Seattle Ghost Marathon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Original Logo Hoodie Sweatshirt

    Sat 30th November 2024 (7:00AM PST)

    $133.50

    CLOSED
    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.
  • Seattle Ghost Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Original Logo Hoodie Sweatshirt

    Sat 30th November 2024 (8:00AM PST)

    $133.50

    CLOSED
    If you will take longer than 5 hours please start early. We have a 6am early start and you can start earlier if needed.
  • Seattle Ghost 50K

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Original Logo Hoodie Sweatshirt

    Sat 30th November 2024 (6:00AM PST)

    $133.50

    CLOSED
    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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