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Craft Classic Seattle

Craft Classic Seattle

Race Date

Aug 2, 2026

Location

Redmond, WA

Standout68

The Experience

Updated date for 2026: August 2nd Join us  to indulge in two of Seattle’s true loves: Running and Craft Beer! The Craft Classic Half Marathon and 5K offers a unique Seattle area course with fast times, sweeping views and a delicious craft beer garden at the finish line sponsored by Georgetown Brewery. Race giveaways for all participants include a commemorative event shirt, bib, and bottle opener finisher’s medal.  You can see all of the details on our website!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

160 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

WA23024RMB · Craft Classic Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout68
Methodology
Heritage10/20

5 years running

Size13/15

~501 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty15/20

15% returning runners

Course & details13/15

USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw8/10

runners from 27 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:17:14

Weather0/10

typical high 81°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

58°

Afternoon (High)

81°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.0"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

64%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 2,208 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

2,208

Median time

2:07:11

Latest turnout

501

States

40

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:054:40

Turnout by year

20212025

'21'22'23'24'25
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Race Photos

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