The Brooks Orca Half Marathon presented by REI
Updated
Saturday, September 18, 2027, first start 7:20 AM, in Seattle (1222 Harbor Ave SW). Distances: Half marathon. Entry from $95 to $160; the Half marathon goes from $95 to $100 after November 1.
- Date
- Saturday, September 18, 2027 to Sunday, September 19, 2027
- Start time
- 7:20 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Area
- Seattle (city), Seattle
- Distances
- Half marathon
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $95 to $160 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Sunday, November 1, 2026: Half marathon $95 → $100
- Registration
- Open. Opened October 5, online signup closes Sunday, September 19, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 1 to pay $95 instead of $100.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.