The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
- Location
- 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
- Distance
- Orca Half Marathon Saturday · Orca Half Marathon Sunday · Orca 8-Miler (Sunday) & more
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
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.
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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
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI?
- The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI is a running race held in Seattle, Washington on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington at 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI
Sep 19, 2026