Run your way through the Emerald City along a course that highlights scenic views of Seattle's waterways and architecture and see why we've been RUNNING SEATTLE SINCE 1970.

Seattle Kids Marathon

Human Interest Story

The Seattle Marathon, known for being a primary fundraiser for the University of Washington Medical Center's Patient and Family Housing Fund.  The marathon has agreed to an audit of finances following   
unease as the University of Washington Medical Center who spent $125,000 as a race sponsor received a check for $8,346 from a marathon that raised more than $1 million.

Seattle Marathon donors' right to know where the money is

Post-Race Review/ Results

Mike Benson collapsed 30 yards from the finish line at the Seattle marathon in front of fans and his wife, Serita. Amidst a year of tragedy in marathons, Mike would be one of the great survival stories to live to run another day.

Benson suffers heart attack amid Seattle marathon, lives to tell the tale

The University of Washington, the principal sponsor of the Seattle Marathon, wants to bail. The bad news occurs on the heels of rumors that the races executive director Louise Long admitted to verbally abusing employees. The are also reported conflicts of interest on her part with companies doing business with the marathon, and board members quitting after she resisted attempts to have an audit done. This also occurring at a time when the races financial statements are falling under scrutiny.

An abusive executive. Contract conflicts. No audit. Is this any way to run the Seattle Marathon?

Training/ Health

Ted Ferguson did not finish the Seattle marathon. But for those who did, is time off the best suggestion. This local color from the Seattle marathon may provide some answers.

Recovering after a Marathon: a User's Guide

Are marathons no longer organized by runners?

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results