The course consists of a short segment down the upper vista followed by laps around Drumheller Fountain and the duck ramp . The marathon is 219 laps and the half is 109 laps. The two events will begin at different times and use different start lines. Those planning to complete fewer laps are welcome to join the half marathon start.
The direction will flip every hour, and runners must change directions only by rounding the marker placed at the edge of the finish line. Failure to follow these instructions will prevent us from giving you an official finish time.
While campus foot traffic is reduced on weekends, expect to navigate around fountain-admirers, passers-by and cyclists.
Distance | Laps |
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5k | 26 |
10k | 52 |
10mi | 83 |
Excepting pacers, full marathon participants must intend to complete the full distance.
Distance | Time | min/mi | min/km |
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Marathon | 4:30:00 | 10:18 | 6:24 |
Half Marathon | 2:30:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 |
On June 1, the temperature in Seattle typically ranges from 53°F to 66°F and is rarely below 48°F or above 76°F. [...] The coolest time of the day is from 1:00 AM to 8:00 AM, with the coldest at 5:30 AM, at which time the temperature is below 55°F three days out of four, and below 58°F nine days out of ten. [...] The cloudiest time of day is around 6:30 AM, at which time the chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 58%.
Unlikely. Many athletes train and race on smaller radius tracks without issue during indoor track season. There is evidence that consistently running the same direction on small indoor tracks over time leads to strength asymmetries which likely cause injuries. Alternating directions introduces rest and is probably sufficient to avoid acute issues for most runners.
You may also take comfort from knowing that indoor track marathons have been held for years without event.