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A pirate-themed family-friendly running event in Redmond featuring multiple distances and a post-race Trunk or Treat celebration. [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/captain-jacks/) Course Highlights The course takes place on the scenic Sammamish River Trail, offering a flat and fast route for all participants. All distances (5K, 8K, and 12K) run out and back, with the 8K and 12K heading north and the 5K heading south. The trail provides beautiful views of the river and surrounding nature, with aid stations stocked with GU gels and Tailwind

The San Juan Island Half Marathon is a breathtaking destination race that showcases the stunning coastal beauty and rolling hills of one of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic islands. Course Highlights The point-to-point course for the San Juan Island Half Marathon starts at South Beach inside San Juan Island National Historic Park and finishes at Jackson Beach, just south of Friday Harbor. Runners will navigate a scenic route featuring three main climbs around miles 0, 3, and 9, with a total elevation

A festive autumn-themed event at Seattle's Seward Park featuring pumpkin-themed race distances, a latte at the finish, and a pumpkin carrying challenge. [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/pumpkin-spice-run/) Course Highlights The race course features a scenic loop through Seward Park, primarily following a flat, paved path along the shores of Lake Washington. Runners begin with a "warm-up" hill that leads into the interior of the park, providing an opportunity to frolic through the forest and enjoy the vibrant Pacific Northwest fall foliage. The 5K distance completes

The Poulsbo Half Marathon and 10K offers a scenic running experience through the charming "Little Norway" of Washington, featuring waterfront views and a festive atmosphere. Course Highlights The Poulsbo Half Marathon and 10K courses are scenic loops that take runners through the heart of Poulsbo, affectionately known as "Little Norway." Both races begin and end at the picturesque Liberty Bay Waterfront Park, providing participants with beautiful views of the water. The half marathon course is moderately challenging with approximately 976 feet of

The Craft Classic Seattle features a flat and fast course through Redmond followed by a festive post-race beer garden. Course Highlights The Craft Classic courses are out-and-back routes on the paved Sammamish River Trail, offering a flat and fast terrain ideal for setting personal records. Runners can enjoy sweeping scenic views while passing through the heart of Redmond. The half marathon course includes five well-spaced aid stations providing water, Tailwind electrolytes, and GU gels to support participants throughout the race. [Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/craft-classic/) What

A scenic, flat, and fast point-to-point half marathon that follows the paved East Lake Sammamish Trail from Redmond to Issaquah ([Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/lake-sammamish-half/)). Course Highlights The USATF certified point-to-point course starts at Redmond City Hall and finishes at the soccer fields of Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah ([Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/lake-sammamish-half/)). The route is entirely paved, following the East Lake Sammamish Trail as it winds along the eastern shore of the lake ([Orca Running](https://www.orcarunning.com/lake-sammamish-half/)). It is a flat and fast course with minimal elevation

The Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K is a scenic race through beautiful neighborhoods and the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail, starting and finishing at Juanita Beach Park. Course Highlights The Kirkland Half Marathon course starts and finishes at Juanita Beach Park, showcasing some of Kirkland’s most beautiful neighborhoods along the way. The route is a scenic combination of road and crushed gravel on the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail, offering views of Lake Washington for much of the distance. The half marathon features approximately

A scenic and flat USATF-certified race along the West Seattle waterfront offering Half Marathon and 8-Miler distances with stunning views of the Puget Sound. Course Highlights The Orca Half features a scenic point-to-point course that starts at Lincoln Park and follows the West Seattle shoreline to the finish at Don Armeni Boat Launch. The route is exceptionally flat and fast, offering runners stunning views of downtown Seattle, Blake Island, Vashon Island, and the Olympic Mountains across the Puget Sound. Most of the

The Lake Washington Half Marathon is a scenic loop course starting and ending at Juanita Beach Park, taking runners along the shores of Lake Washington and through Kirkland's neighborhoods. Course Highlights The Lake Washington Half Marathon features a USATF-certified loop course that begins and ends at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. Runners follow a scenic route along the shores of Lake Washington and through various residential neighborhoods. The course includes sections on the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail and has an approximate elevation