Event information
Ghost of Seattle Marathon
Nov 23 - 26, 2023
4.0
Where
Seattle, WA, United States
Start time
00:00
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, Other, 10K, 15K, 5K
Sub-events
26.2
Ghost of Seattle Marathon
November 25, 2023 Saturday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 00:00
MarathonRun/WalkPoint to point
26.2
Ghost of Seattle Marathon
November 25, 2023 Saturday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 00:00
MarathonPoint to pointRun only
26.2
VIRTUAL FULL MARATHON RUN/WALK
November 26, 2023 Sunday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00
Run/WalkPoint to pointRolling HillsMarathon
26.2
Ghost of Seattle Marathon
November 25, 2023 Saturday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 00:00
MarathonRun/WalkPoint to point
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Race Details
It is a flat half marathon course run in two loops for the marathon. It goes to the South around Seward Park and follows Lk WA Blvd North past Leschi
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Job Descriptions
UW Medicine Seattle Marathon Health + Fitness Expo
Monday - Wednesday: November 20-22, 2023
- EXPO Set Up: Westin Seattle. 1900 5th Ave. May require heavy lifting. Help set up the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon EXPO, hotel and registration. There are 2 shifts available (10am-2pm + 2pm-6pm).
Friday and Saturday, November 24 & 25th, 2023
- Registration: Westin Seattle. 1900 5th Ave. Help as needed in the Registration/Bib Pick-up room for the Full + Half Marathon. There are 2 shifts available (10:00am-3:30pm + 3:00pm-8:30pm).
- Participant Shirts Distribution: Westin Seattle. 1900 5th Ave. Hand out race t-shirts to marathon participants. There are 2 shifts available (10:00am-3:30pm + 3:00pm-8:30pm).
- EXPO Runner: Westin Seattle. 1900 5th Ave. Be Expo Coordinator Hannah’s personal assistant for the day. Assist with various tasks and take pictures of all fun inside the expo. Get shots of participants, vendors, volunteers, etc. There are 2 shifts available (10:00am-3:30pm + 3:00pm-8:30pm).
- EXPO Clean Up: Westin Seattle. 1900 5th Ave. Assist the SMA crew pack up and load expo equipment. May require heavy lifting. There is 1 shift available (7:00pm - 10:00pm).
UW Medicine Seattle Marathon + Half Marathon
Friday, November 24, 2023
- VRA Set Up: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. May require heavy lifting. Help set up the Seattle Kids Marathon and UW Medicine Seattle Marathon Victory Recovery. There are various shifts available (10:00am-2:00pm + 2:00pm-6:00pm).
Saturday, November 25, 2023
- VRA Set Up: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. May require heavy lifting. Help set up the Seattle Kids Marathon and UW Medicine Seattle Marathon Victory Recovery. There are various shifts available (10:00am-2:00pm + 2:00pm-6:00pm).
- Finish Line Set Up: Seattle Center Memorial Field. Help the SMA staff set up the finish line and load/unload the trucks. Will require heavy lifting. This position has 1 shift (5pm - 11pm).
Sunday, November 26th, 2023
- Course Marshals: Various positions along the marathon/half marathon course, all outdoors. A road race cannot happen without course marshals. This is a vital position. Monitor locations along the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon course; ensure the safety of the participants. There are various shifts and locations for this position.
- Water Station: Various positions along the marathon/half marathon course, all outdoors. A road race cannot happen without water stations. This is a vital position. Fill water and Nuun cups for runners to pick up as they pass. Pick up empty dropped cups and general course clean up. This is a great option for groups of volunteers that want to work together. There are various shifts and locations for this position.
- Start Line Set Up & Break Down: 5th & Harrison, all outdoors. May require heavy lifting. Help set up the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon start line, help direct participants to the start line in waves and help break down the start line area once all runners have started. There is 1 shift available (4:00am - 9:00am)
- Finish Line Support: Memorial Stadium, outdoors. Help as needed at the finish line. Hand out medals, space blankets and water. Help to direct runners toward indoor vendor area, massage or to medical staff if needed. Second shift will also assist with clean up. This position has 2 shifts (7:00am - 12:00pm + 12:00pm - 5:00pm).
- Bag Check: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, indoors. Accept bags from runners before the race starts. Organize bags by bib number. Hand bags back to participants post-race. (5:00am - 2:00pm)
- Victory Recovery Area - Merchandise: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, indoors. Help at the merchandise booth, organizing and selling merchandise. (8:00am - 2:00pm)
- Victory Recovery Area - Food: Seattle Center Exhibition Hal, indoors. Help at the beverage/food tables, setting up and giving out food to the finishers. (6:00am - 1:30pm)
- Break Down/Clean Up: Memorial Stadium, outdoors/indoors. Help the SMA staff breakdown the finish line, vendor area and load trucks at the end of the event. Will require heavy lifting. This position has 1 shift (1:00pm - 5:00pm).
Turkey Trot Thursday Nov. 23rd 9:30am
Calling all runners, waddlers and trotters to this year's Turkey Trot. Come feast on some miles as we offer a 5k, 10k and 15k run/walk options. We will be supporting FareStart as our featured charity. If you have any food products you want to donate, bring them to the race and we will give them to the University Food Bank. The race is chip timed, USATF Certified and prizes for top finishers. We will have an early packet pickup option at Super Jock n' Jill Green Lake. Visit the event page here.
Event details and schedule
8:00am-9:30am Packet pick up and day of race registration.
9:15am Kids Dash (400 meters).
9:30am Start of race.
Contact information
Phone Number
425.922.3343
Training Plan
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A detailed plan created by our Head Coach designed for help you prepare for your first marathon.Reviews
4
Based on 4 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!By: Stephanie W.
Posted: November 30, 2017
Small and Simple with a Great Running Community
I had a great experience running the marathon. As the 3rd marathon of 4 in 4 days for the Seattle Quadzilla, there were plenty of marathon maniacs with their positive laid back attitudes and love for running. (I am not one of these crazy people, but I did enjoy their company.)
The course is a loop south plus an out and back north for the half marathon, done twice for the marathon. I didn't mind the repetition because the scenery was beautiful. However, much of the path (asphalt running path, not closed course) has cracks and tree roots causing the surface to be very uneven. I tripped more than once and caught myself before falling. Not ideal for a marathon.
There were only two aid stations, that you run by 6 times, so most carry their own water. The stations, while few, were loaded with tons of yummy snack options and drinks- including Coke. I really enjoyed the variety.
This was a small race (just over 100 marathoners), and not a closed course. It was easy for my spectating husband to follow me, so I got to see him a lot. The spectators at the finish were enthusiastic and the post race food was great (chili and hot dogs). Heavy (tho un interesting) medal and hoodie instead of shirt.
3.0
By: George P.
Posted: December 01, 2013
GREAT little race
This is one of the friendliest and best run little races we've run. Organisers and all the other runners were fun and friendly. Terrific volunteers. Given the size of the run there are very few spectators except friends and family. (I gave spectators a four star rating only because anything less brings the average down and this race deserves a big star rating.) The scenic, flat, lakeside route makes up for it.
Only complaint about the course is no mile markers. There are still a few Luddites without GPS!
Amazing food at the finish - chili dogs, chicken soup and beer instead of the usual bagels and bananas.
Best medal ever and a really cool shirt to top it off.
Kudos to the organisers for a great job.
5.0
By: Andrew D.
Posted: November 26, 2012
Awesome small race
One of the nicest small marathons I've run. There's runners doing 1/2 full and 50k starting at 3 start times and everyone is friendly and supportive you dont even miss the crowds of spectators.
There will be marathon maniacs (and half fanatics) everywhere - many of them running their 3rd marathon in 3 days (out of 4 they will run the Seattle the day after!) but they are the nicest people and don't care how many or few you have run or what your speed is.
Post race food is better than most big marathons, portapotties at the start and they even do medals now..
Run on the shores of Lake WA and round the park... on a nice day it doesn't get any better.
The only downside is that its all run on the sidewalk so there can be people in the way in a couple of spots its a popular running route though so they mostly know how to get out of the way :-)
5.0
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