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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
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2024
47–54°F
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51–59°F
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53–68°F
dry
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50–57°F
dry
2020
53–57°F
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50–58°F
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2018
41–65°F
dry
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50–60°F
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50–57°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for a Fun Fall Run!
The 18th Annual Salty Half and 10k too!
Date and Location
- Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
- Time: 8:30 am
- Location: Don Armeni Boat Ramp, 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Race Courses
- Half Marathon: Out and back from Don Armeni Boat Ramp along Alki’s boardwalk and into Lincoln Park.
- 10K: Out and back from Don Armeni Boat Ramp along Alki’s boardwalk.
- Course Note: Runners must stay on the sidewalk as traffic will not be stopped.
- Completion Time: Participants must complete the 13.1 miles in 3 hours (13:30 mile pace). Support will be closed based on this pace.
Parking Information
- Availability: Street parking available and limited spots in the Armeni Boat Ramp parking lot.
- Note: Carpooling with another runner is encouraged.
- Warning: Parking in the boat trailer section may result in tickets.
Awards and Fees
- Awards: Top 5 male and top 5 female finishers overall in the Half Marathon.
- Finishers: Everyone receives a custom glass Finishers' Fish designed by Bedrock Industries.
- Registration Fee: $39 (plus registration fee) if registered by September 19th.
- Price Increase: $49 on September 19th, $59 on October 5th.
Registration and Race Packet Pickup
- Registration Limit: Space is limited: no Day-of-Race registration.
- Packet Pickup: Available on race morning or on Thursday, October 15th from 4 pm to 6 pm at West Seattle Runner, 2743 California Ave SW.
- Merchandise Discount: West Seattle Runner offers a 10% discount on October 15th from 4 pm to 6 pm.
- Questions: Contact Tamara at [email protected].
Volunteering Opportunities
Please fill out the volunteer registration if you are able to help with start/finish activities, course marshal, or biking the course.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page.
Course map
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