2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K 2026 — Seattle, WA

Date
November 28, 2026
Location
Seattle, WA
Venue
5018 Lake Washington Blvd. S
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$120.00 – $150.00
Events
2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, 2026 Seattle Ghost Half Marathon, 2026 Seattle Ghost 50K
Includes
Hoodie
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The 2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon offers runners three distances: a full marathon, half marathon, and 50K ultra, all starting at 6:00 AM on November 28. Based at 5018 Lake Washington Boulevard South, the event draws endurance athletes across multiple disciplines. Entry fees range from $120 to $150 depending on distance and registration timing. Seattle's late-November climate means runners should prepare for cool, potentially wet conditions typical of the Pacific Northwest at that time of year. Whether you're targeting the 26.2-mile marathon distance, testing yourself in the ultra at 50K, or using the half marathon as a training effort, you'll want accommodation near the venue that offers easy pre-race logistics and recovery amenities suited to serious runners.

From the Race Organizer
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K 2026 — Seattle, WA?

2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K 2026 — Seattle, WA takes place on November 28, 2026. The race is held in Seattle, Washington.

Where is 2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K 2026 — Seattle, WA held?

2026 Seattle Ghost Marathon, Half & 50K 2026 — Seattle, WA is held at 5018 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle, Washington.

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