
From the Organizer
Updated date for 2026: August 2nd
Join us to indulge in two of Seattle’s true loves: Running and Craft Beer! The Craft Classic Half Marathon and 5K offers a unique Seattle area course with fast times, sweeping views and a delicious craft beer garden at the finish line sponsored by Georgetown Brewery. Race giveaways for all participants include a commemorative event shirt, bib, and bottle opener finisher’s medal.
You can see all of the details on our website!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
75,721
as of 2023
Elevation
145 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Craft Classic Seattle, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
OUTLAST SEATTLE
5 miles away
Kirk-Wood Half Marathon
5 miles away
Seattle Torch Relay
Less than a mile away
Redmond Harvest Half Marathon
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Craft Classic Seattle
Aug 2, 2026