2026 My Better Half Marathon – Seattle
02-08-2026, 8:00 am
To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/WA/Seattle/MyBetterHalfMarathon?aflt_token=mEFDUJRKAH17DmwXAz8YlGlr5E9erwel →
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Race Sponsors
- 2026 My Better Half Marathon
- 02-08-26
- Seattle
One of the Northwest’s favorite couples run, the 2026 My Better Half Marathon! Like peanut butter and jelly, cookies and milk, wine and cheese, Netflix and your couch, we are better together! The race features three distances (5K, 10K and half marathon) and a half marathon relay so everyone can find a distance that suits them. As our first race of the year, we like to make this one a little more fun, with an extensive and delicious post-race food selection, a large heated tent, nice race shirts. Of course, walkers are welcome.
From the run registration site: “Prepare yourself for a running event like no other. Romance. Kitsch. Sweat. My Better Half Marathon is a celebration of running, romance and rom-coms. There are 4 categories: Bromance (two guy friends), Besties (two best friends), Lovers (romantically involved) and Lonely Hearts (self-explanatory). Join Orca Running, February 8th, 2026 as we celebrate love in all of its forms!
Lover’s registration is for couples of all kinds! Bestie’s registration is for two girlfriends, mom and daughter, guy and gal, or anyone you call your bestie. Bromance registration is for two dudes who probably don’t want to admit that they’re inseparable. Lonely Heart’s registration is for those currently enjoying being single or looking for love.
The half marathon course is a total of 2 laps. The first lap has a steep but quick hill early on and is 6.9 miles in length. The second lap is 6.2 miles long and is nice and flat! The 10K course is a total of 2 laps. The first lap has some hills in the beginning and is 3.7 miles long whereas the second lap is nice and flat and is 2.5 miles in length! The 5k course is 3.1 miles long. A steep but quick hill in the beginning is a great warm-up but once you come back down it’s a breeze!
Half Marathon Relay: The relay course can be completed in any way you prefer, as long as both laps are completed. Lap one is 6.9 miles long and has a quick but steep hill in the beginning, Lap two is 6.2 miles long and is nice and flat! It doesn’t matter who completes which lap. There is a relay hand off area just before the finish line (in the park gazebo) where you make the exchange from one runner to the other.”
If you are looking for other great Pacific Northwest runs and races, check out the PNW Runner Calendar.
To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/WA/Seattle/MyBetterHalfMarathon?aflt_token=mEFDUJRKAH17DmwXAz8YlGlr5E9erwel →
Venue Details
Within the Seattle city limits, Seward Park boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles’ nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile bike and walking path, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, miles of hiking trails, shoreline, beaches and more.
There are many boat launch options in Seward Park! Andrews Cove has 50′ of shoreline at the SW corner of Andrews Cove, north of Seward Park art studio. Non-trailered motorized boats with less than 10 hp only are allowed.
Bailey Peninsula is 50′ of shoreline located at the northern tip of the park. Access is restricted to boats arriving by water only.
South hand carry boat launch is 30′ of shoreline on the southern shore of Bailey Peninsula, east of the southeast shoreline parking area.
Event Organizer
Orca Running Company provides exceptional running experiences for all abilities and paces; with operational policies that have a positive environmental impact and promote sustainability here in the Pacific Northwest.
Here are some Facebook reviews of Orca Running Company:
- “A positive inclusive group with a great variety and the best swag”
- “the beautiful scenery, amazing people, and awesome atmosphere!”
- “well organized, good course. will be doing some of there other runs, this year coming up.”
- “well organized, awesome bling, great atmosphere”
- “Orca Running has got to be the best running companies I have ever run with! They take so much pride in putting their events together and making sure that everything runs perfect and smooth – and the swag – can’t say enough about the quality of the shirts and the awesomeness of the medals! If you haven’t done a run put on by Orca you’re missing out I suggest you sign up for something today!”
- “Bar none the best running event coordinator in western Washington.”
For more information on Orca Running Company’s Pacfici Northwest races, check out the offical Pacific Northwest running event calendar.