The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI
The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI is a running race on September 19–20, 2026 in Seattle, WA, with entry fees from $86 to $175.
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
- Price
- $86–$175
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Brooks Orca Half is a half marathon along the shores of West Seattle, starting at Lincoln Park and finishing at Don Armeni Boat Launch. The half course is point to point, with two small out and back sections in the beginning and a longer one towards the end. The 8-miler course is point to point, with two small out and back sections in the beginning.
See all of race details on our website here!
VIRTUAL RACE INFO - We have 100 spots for virtual runners. Once they sell out there are no more available. You can run the distance all at once or break it up into chunks and run it on the date of your choosing. You will receive a shirt and medal that will be mailed after the in person race.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
71°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seattle Boeing Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Seattle, WA
Population
741,440
as of 2023
City Elevation
40 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
- Location
- 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI
Sep 19, 2026