Runner Lynn T. reviews the half marathon in Seattle, including how to save money when registering and what to wear. Read more below!
Race: Seattle Half Marathon 2018
Runner: Lynn T
Race Date: 11/25/2018
Location: Seattle, WA
Results: 2:03:26
3 Bests – What aspects of the Seattle Half Marathon did you like the most?
The perfect Seattle fall weather, amazing cheering crowds, and less hills on course!
Not so much – What aspects of the Seattle Half Marathon didn’t do it for you?
Some parts of the course were a little cramped when we went along the Burke Gilman trail
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
I enjoyed running a half marathon in Seattle, the weather was perfect, and the people along the course were amazing.
Lessons for others – Share your pro-tips on the Seattle Half Marathon to help the next runner
Bring layers in case it is cold and also see if those layers can be tossed later on as you warm up
Lessons you learned that will help you next time around
Don’t run too hard in the beginning!
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
It’s a beautiful course along downtown, I-5, and the Burke
Difficulty – Is it a tough course?
Not too tough, perfect elevation
Competition – Is there a strong field?
It was definitely a strong field
Logistics – Does it require a special handshake, registration a year in advance, hotels all booked? Give us the low down on the nuts and bolts of making the race happen.
The Seattle Half Marathon race can be fairly expensive if registering late, I recommend registering early, connection with an ambassador for a $10 discount code, or waiting until the month before to register – they usually have a groupon deal for much cheaper registration fees
Aid Stations – Standard fare or anything special to know about the aid stations in terms of what’s available or when?
Aid stations seems a little spread out but I also didn’t study them as well – I brought my own bottle to run with
Weather and typical race conditions
Weather is typically raining or freezing – prepare for the worst!
Spectators – Is this a friendly course for your friends?
Yes! My friends were at mile 11/24! It was a great location and gives them time to head back to the finish in time too
How’s the Swag?
Love their long sleeve dry fit shirt – it is perfect for Seattle runs – everything else is standard. The medal is actually a lot nicer this year too!
The Overall Score – How many stars do you give this race and do you recommend that others run it?
4 stars – I recommend running this race
