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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle WA
Half · 10K
48–59°F · some rain risk
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2025
51–59°F
dry
2024
47–54°F
dry
2023
51–59°F
dry
2022
53–68°F
dry
2021
50–57°F
dry
2020
53–57°F
dry
2019
50–58°F
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2018
41–65°F
dry
2017
50–60°F
dry
2016
50–57°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Rain likely · 50–57°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 50°F · 49% chance of rain · wind up to 19 mph
About this race
Join us for a Fun Fall Run!
The 18th Annual Salty Half and 10k too!
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 8:30am Don Armeni Boat Ramp 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Beautiful views of the Puget Sound and Seattle’s skyline. The best scenic run in West Seattle for only $39! If you register by September 19th.
The Half Marathon course is out and back from the Don Armeni Boat Ramp along Alki’s boardwalk and into Lincoln Park. You will be running on the Alki boardwalk and on the sidewalk. We will not have police stopping any traffic so please stay on the sidewalk. Runners must be able to complete the 13.1 miles in 3 hours. Support will be closed based on an 13:30 mile pace. There are several bathrooms along the boardwalk portion and in Lincoln Park.
The 10K course is out and back from the Don Armeni Boat Ramp along Alki’s boardwalk.
Street parking available and also a few spots in the Armeni Boat Ramp parking lot. However if you park in the boat trailer section you may be ticketed. Carpooling with another runner is encouraged.
Half Marathon Awards for the top 5 male and top 5 female finishers overall. Everyone receives a custom glass Finishers' Fish designed by Bedrock Industries.
$39 (plus registration fee) Can't beat that price! Includes: race support, gels, electrolyte, water stations, race bid, finish line food and a hand crafted glass fish.
Registration increases:
$49 on September 19th
$59 on October 5th
Space is limited as we keep the race small so as not to disrupt our neighbors. No Day-of-Race registration. Sign up today!
Pick up your race bid on race morning or on Thursday October 15th 4pm-6pm at West Seattle Runner 2743 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 206-938-0545 westseattlerunner.com
West Seattle Runner is offering a 10% merchandise discount only on October 15th 4pm-6pm when you come in to pick up your race bid.
Thank you to our race sponsor West Seattle Runner for their continued support!
Please fill out the volunteer registration if you are able to help with start/finish activities, course marshal, or biking the course.
Contact Tamara at [email protected] for questions.
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