Seattle Marathon

Seattle, WA|Sunday, November 29, 2026|141 days away
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Weather

Climate Avg
TimeTempDew PtHumidityWindConditions
Start41.2 – 41.2°F35° Crisp79 – 79%6 mph NPartly cloudy
8:00 AM40.9 – 40.9°F34° Crisp78 – 78%5 mph NPartly cloudy
9:00 AM40.7 – 40.7°F33° Crisp75 – 75%7 mph NEPartly cloudy
10:00 AM35.4 – 39°F35° Crisp85 – 95%3 mph SEPartly cloudy
11:00 AM37.4 – 39.7°F35° Crisp83 – 91%3 mph SWPartly cloudy
Finish39.3 – 40.5°F36° Crisp82 – 87%4 mph SWPartly cloudy

Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 125 days.

Elevation Profile

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Course Stats

Net Elevation (downhill)
-78 ft
Distance
26.22 mi
Total Gain
+632 ft
Total Loss
-710 ft
Max Grade
2.1%
Altitude
92 ft

Mile Splits

MileGrade
1-0.9%
2+2.1%
3-0.1%
4-0.1%
5-0.3%
6-1.7%
7+0.2%
8+0.2%
9-0.7%
10+0.1%
11+0.3%
12+0.5%
13+0.5%
14-0.4%
15-0.5%
16-0.3%
17+0.4%
18-0.5%
19+0.3%
20+0.3%
21-0.6%
22+0.4%
23-0.5%
24+0.0%
25+0.1%
26-0.2%
27+0.0%

RM Difficulty Index

37/100Moderate
The Seattle Marathon profile costs 0:55 vs a flat course at 4:00-marathon pace. Ranked #15 of 38 marathon courses see the full rankings.

Seattle Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan

Seattle is a hilly marathon with 193 meters of gain, including climbs through neighborhoods and along the waterfront. Late November weather means rain is likely and temperatures in the 40s.

The hills are scattered throughout the course rather than concentrated in one section, so you need a plan that adjusts effort on every climb rather than just "survive the big hill." Our model handles this mile by mile.

Seattle Marathon FAQ

When is the next Seattle Marathon?

The next Seattle Marathon is on Sunday, November 29, 2026.

How long is the Seattle Marathon?

The Seattle Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Seattle, WA.

How much elevation gain does the Seattle Marathon have?

The Seattle Marathon has about 632 ft (193 m) of climbing and 710 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 2.14%.

Is the Seattle Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?

The Seattle Marathon is a net downhill course, dropping 79 ft (24 m) from start to finish, with 632 ft of climbing along the way.

How hard is the Seattle Marathon?

Runner's Math scores the Seattle Marathon 37/100 (Moderate) — #15 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:55 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.