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The Seattle Marathon is an annual road race held in Seattle, Washington, typically taking place on the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Established in 1970, it is one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest and longest-running marathons. The challenging, hilly course features views of Lake Washington and downtown Seattle, attracting a regional field of runners prepared for demanding terrain and late-fall weather conditions.
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When did the Seattle Marathon begin?
The Seattle Marathon began in 1970, when friends from the University of Washington organized a local running event. Fewer than 38 runners started the first race, and most completed the full 26.2 miles. ([Seattle Marathon](https://www.seattlemarathon.org/about))
Why is the Seattle Marathon held after Thanksgiving?
The race is traditionally held on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, making it part of Seattle's Thanksgiving weekend running tradition. Its calendar position is tied to the event's long history, which reaches back to 1970. ([Seattle Marathon](https://www.seattlemarathon.org/about))
What is the Seattle Marathon course like?
It is a challenging road course with rolling and hilly sections rather than a flat city route. Runners get views of Seattle's bridges, waterways, skyline, and Lake Washington while covering the standard 26.2-mile marathon distance.
Does the Seattle Marathon have a race for children?
Yes. The Seattle Kids Marathon was added in 1999 and lets school-aged children complete a full marathon one mile at a time; 357 children took part in its first year. The program has later included as many as 1,200 children. ([Seattle Marathon](https://www.seattlemarathon.org/about))
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