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May 9, 2026
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June 7, 2026
500-1000 runners
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June 13, 2026
500-1000 runners
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May 31, 2026
100-500 runners
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June 20, 2026
1-100 runners
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May 31, 2026
100-500 runners
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Backcountry Rise Trail Run logo
August 29, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 20, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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Mud Mountain Dam Marathon Half Marathon & 5K logo
September 19, 2026
100-500 runners
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September 5, 2026
1-100 runners
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February 28, 2026
100-500 runners
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May 17, 2026
100-500 runners
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May 16, 2026
100-500 runners
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Lake Wilderness Multisport Half Marathon logo
June 6, 2026
1-100 runners
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August 29, 2026
1-100 runners
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August 30, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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Yakima River Canyon Marathon logo
March 28, 2026
100-500 runners
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Northwest Trail Runs Logo
August 23, 2025
100-500 runners
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Race the Reserve Half Marathon, 10K & 5K logo
August 9, 2025
100-500 runners
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Foothills Dash logo
June 28, 2025
100-500 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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