My first marathon but having experienced this marathon, I can't wait to do another. The sun was out, the fans were smiling, the course was scenic and the organizers/volunteers were wonderful.

Great race. Expo is *very* good. Well organized and staffed. Race day weather for 2007 great. Lots of concrete running so legs will get pounded. Run across Lake Washington was pretty neat, although inevitable headwinds made stretch a bit tough. Nice run through Seward Park, with plenty of supporters en route. Second half definitely hilly, but managed to BQ on this course. Only gripe was poor food offerings after the race.... I had to search out bananas, didn't find bagels, etc. Pretty poor for after-marathon refuel, but otherwise a great race. Neat to finish running in a stadium.

I've been lucky with the Seattle Marathon weather-wise. The only other time I ran it (8 years ago) the weather was perfect. This year it was cold and clear - no rain! Organization and race support is fantastic. Water stations are well staffed and well supplied. The course is scenic but hilly. Definitely not a PR course. You can see the Space Needle (where the finish line is) over the last few miles. Mile markers are accurately placed. Recovery area was nice and warm with plenty of food. Good expo for a marathon of this size. Nice long sleeve tech shirt.
I like the Seattle Marathon, but I don't know why they hold this race over Thanksgiving weekend. Don't they know it's a pain to travel over Thanksgiving? If they would hold it only a few weeks earlier, they could easily double the number of entries. This race is that good.

This was marathon #2 for me, but first time doing the Seattle Marathon. I had a great time, and we had absolutely PERFECT weather this year. The course was challenging, so I was about 10 minutes slower than my time on my first marathon, but I felt fantastic at the finish.

The only complaint about organization that I have is that it's tough breathing in all that exhaust from the cars on I-90 and Madison.

I ran Seattle in the cataclysmic downpour in 1998. The course is beautiful, for the most part, albeit hilly. No way around that in Seattle. The organization is solid. Not too many fans (who wants to stand around in the cold rain and cheer a bunch of skinny runners?). But God only knows why they continue to stage the race in November. As a Puget Sound native, I know like everybody else around here that November, of all months, is the wettest, the windiest, and the wildest. Inviting people to run 26.2 miles in rain/snow/gale force winds is just cruel. I'll never run the race again so long as it's held in November. The Seattle Marathon, in fact, almost cured me of ever running another marathon - period. But I'm going to try Portland this October. I've heard the weather's nice (I hope I haven't jinxed myself...).

I like the Seattle Marathon; it's a pretty scenic course, plus there are plenty of spectators urging you on with cheers, music and even someone I call "the Flag Guy" at Seward Park.

Support is great, with regular Gatorade available and 2 Gu stations later on. The recovery area is crowded and hard to get around, with too many non-runners, and the food is a bit nasty but OK.

I found the course hilly, and the winding climb through the arboretum, across the I5 to Eastlake, is a heartbreaker. This was my 4th Seattle Marathon and the hardest as my feet froze as I slowed up this hill and I couldn't get going again.

The run alongside the I5 in Eastlake and the decline to the last few miles is soul destroying, with either lots of noise or no spectators. Teeth-gritting time!

Best part is parking. I know a spot near the start line that no one else seems to know is there, so I can get in and out easily without paying. HAH! I used to live in Eastlake and I actually walked there the first 2 times. Good for a warm up.

Given the great views across Lake Washington and other areas of the course, plus the great crowd support, I'll definitely do his one again... although it's probably not going to be the fastest course for me.

I ran the half. This was my first in Seattle, and second overall. I love the course and will definitely do this event again. No one can help the weather, which may be the reason for the lack of spectotors. I will never forget the wonderful woman standing in front of the Starbucks cheering everyone on. "Don't you be looking at the Starbucks," she shouted, "Keep on going!" She was wonderful!!

My biggest complaint is the inside finish area. Way too many family members/visitors and very little seating. I was limping, hurting, and in pain - and there was nowhere to sit except on some stairs near the back. It seems that the few chairs available were taken by family members/visitors who also were eating the food for the runners.

The computers to look up your results and the live video are a nice touch. Registration very well organized. Expo not very crowded. Tickets for the monorail were $5.00 for a ride back, and it wasn't running. I had to limp back to my hotel about a 1/2 mile or more only to find it running when I got to my hotel. Monorail to and from would be nice, and making it free for runners would be even better. I have been there previous years as a spectator for a loved one and runners with a race number could ride free then (of course there was the accident and that ended that).

A great race. I hope to run the full someday. I would love to see this race earlier in the year when the weather is better.

Nice marathon. It was very cold (there was snow later on) and rainy... and then drizzily... which put a damper on things, but a lot of the views along the route (especially along the water) are quite nice and scenic. There is decent organization with ample water stations and porta-potties. The last few miles are rough - lots of rough hills. Running towards the Seattle Space Needle is also very cool, as is running to the finish line in the stadium. Having to walk up stadium stairs to get to your baggage and food is not so cool.

Great expo with lots of freebies and giveaways. I think I may have gotten my marathon entry cost back in freebies. :o)

Just wish it wasn't so rainy and cold.

Yah - my first West Coast marathon under my belt!

This was my first Seattle Marathon. I did not expect the weather to be so cold, but there was no wind, so I did not notice the cold when I got going. The race course was not as hard as I had expected. Having read all the comments about how hard the last six miles were, I gave the course a bit more respect than I should have.

Ran 3:03 in Seattle - 1 minute slower than Amsterdam a month before. Seattle and that course are both as flat as a pancake; I had pleanty left in tank at the finish, and should have broken the 3-hour mark.

The only bad thing about the race I can complain about were the walkers the last four miles the were all over the place, 3 and 4 across the course. I had to run outside the cones to keep by pace up, otherwise I would have had to stop to get around them. Total lack of respect for the runners. This should be improved.

Will be back next year to break 3 hours. Great people, lovely city.

The first two Seattle Marathons I ran had cold, clear weather, but the 2006 race started with snow and then rain for 1 1/2 hours. This is a great course but it would be more attractive in September when it is usually clear and 55 degrees. I have no complaints about the organization - I think they run it very well.