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Whidbey Island Marathon Half Marathon 10K & 5K logo
April 26, 2026
500-1000 runners
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September 26, 2026
1-100 runners
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Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K logo
May 3, 2026
1-100 runners
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June 20, 2026
500-1000 runners
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July 26, 2026
500-1000 runners
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GOAT Run logo
September 6, 2025
100-500 runners
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August 30, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 24, 2026
1-100 runners
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September 12, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 12, 2026
500-1000 runners
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September 12, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 11, 2026
500-1000 runners
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Windermere Half Marathon logo
May 17, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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January 31, 2026
1-100 runners
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February 14, 2026
500-1000 runners
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June 7, 2026
500-1000 runners
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March 14, 2026
100-500 runners
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Big River Race logo
May 30, 2026
100-500 runners
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May 9, 2026
100-500 runners
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May 16, 2026
1-100 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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