Seattle Ghost Marathon
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Race Day
37–50°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Seattle Ghost Marathon is run on Saturday, November 28, 2026, its 41st running, in Seattle, Washington. The race began in 1985, when the Seattle Marathon changed courses and moved to the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. The course is flat and fast, USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. It is two 13.1-mile loops on streets and sidewalks along Lake Washington, starting and finishing at the Ferdinand Street Boat Launch. Runners head south around Seward Park, then north through Leschi to a turnaround just past Madrona Drive and back. Aid stations come every 3.1 miles, and finishers get a medal, a hoodie, a post-race meal and heaters at the finish. The field is limited to 450 runners across all events, packet pickup is on race day, and dogs, strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed. The race is run by the nonprofit NW Ultras, and a half marathon and a 50K run alongside it.
Questions about the Seattle Ghost Marathon 2026
When is the Seattle Ghost Marathon 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Where is the Seattle Ghost Marathon?
Seattle, Washington, United States.
What time does the Seattle Ghost Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.
What is the Seattle Ghost Marathon time limit?
6 hours (finish by 1:00 pm; early start at 6:00 am).
How do I enter the Seattle Ghost Marathon 2026?
Registration is open. Nov 27, 2026: Registration closes. Nov 28, 2026: Race Day. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup; registration ends November 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST or when the field is full.
How much does the Seattle Ghost Marathon 2026 cost?
Marathon: $150.
What is the Seattle Ghost Marathon elevation gain?
30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Seattle Ghost Marathon course like?
It passes Ferdinand Street Boat Launch, Seward Park and Leschi.
What is the weather like at the Seattle Ghost Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 3–10 °C (37–50 °F). Feels cool.
Is the Seattle Ghost Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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