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August 1, 2026
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May 9, 2026
1-100 runners
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December 31, 2026
100-500 runners
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Santa Runs Tacoma logo
December 12, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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April 25, 2026
1-100 runners
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January 10, 2027
100-500 runners
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Nookachamps Winter Runs logo
January 21, 2026
1-100 runners
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February 22, 2026
100-500 runners
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Snohomish Women's Run logo
May 9, 2026
100-500 runners
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Tiger Mountain Trail Run 50K Half Marathon 12K & 5K
June 6, 2026
1-100 runners
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August 29, 2026
100-500 runners
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August 15, 2026
100-500 runners
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Run or Wine 5k & 10k - September logo
September 27, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 19, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 19, 2026
1-100 runners
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October 17, 2026
500-1000 runners
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October 4, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 18, 2026
100-500 runners
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November 8, 2026
100-500 runners
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November 29, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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Running in Washington

FAQ

What are the most popular Washington half marathons?

The most popular Washington half marathons are the Seattle Half Marathon with 3,109 finishers in 2023. Followed by the Mount Rainier Half Marathon with 1,391 finishers in 2023.

What are the best Washington half marathons for beginners in 2026?

The Washington half marathons that we recommend most frequently for beginners are the:
Seattle Half Marathon: A large, well produced half marathon with a course around downtown Seattle and Green Lake.
Mount Rainier Half Marathon: A moderate course with 900 ft of elevation gain, with gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier, and a generous four hour time limit.
Iron Horse Half Marathon: A course along Olallie State Park finishing in North Bend with scenery of the river and woods with the entire thirteen miles downhill.

Which months can I run a half marathon in Washington?

You can run a half marathon in Washington in May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

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