Ghost of Seattle Marathon

Seattle, WA, USA · November 28, 2026·
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Ghost of Seattle Marathon race day weather

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44° high
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Cool start, light winds

Runners will face temperatures starting at 40°F and rising to 42°F by the finish. With light winds from the SSE at 6 mph, conditions will be manageable, though humidity is high at 82%. Runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively and may want a throwaway layer for pre-race warmth.

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About the Ghost of Seattle Marathon

The course is a very flat and fast certified Boston Marathon qualifier. The marathon is comprised of two 13.1-mile loops run on streets and sidewalks along scenic Lake Washington in Seattle, WA. Source

Race weekend

Saturday, November 28
6:00 AM50K (31.1 mi)
7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
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Ghost of Seattle Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Ghost of Seattle Marathon?

The 2026 Ghost of Seattle Marathon will be held on Saturday November 28, 2026.

Is the Ghost of Seattle Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Ghost of Seattle Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Ghost of Seattle Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 46°F and a low of 38°F with a 22% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Ghost of Seattle Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2025), it averaged 38°F at the start and 43°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2021).

What was the hottest Ghost of Seattle Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2021 was the warmest, reaching 50°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2023, at 33°F.

What was the windiest Ghost of Seattle Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2022 was the windiest, with wind averaging 5 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 2 mph.

Ghost of Seattle Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
40°F
L:38° H:43°
RunScore
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Rain Freq
20%
1 of 5 yrs
Wind4mph
Dew37°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
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38°/44°-
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2024
cloudy
36°/42°-
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2023
cloudy
32°/38°-
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2022
cloudy
36°/40°-
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2021
cloudy
48°/50°Light
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