About the My Better Half Marathon
This race is built around who you bring. You register as a pair, with categories for couples, best friends, two guys who won't admit they're inseparable, or solo runners embracing the single life. The course opens with a short, sharp climb, then the second loop flattens out considerably, so the back half runs easier than the first.
There is a relay option where two runners split the loops however they like, with the handoff happening at a gazebo in the park just before the finish line. Hot oatmeal and free race photos are at the finish. Orca Running organizes the event, and proceeds benefit Rebuilding Together Seattle.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
329finishers
1:15:23winner
2:06:58median
3:41:16cutoff
Top 3: Kevin Lamb (1:15:23) · Brandon Mooney (1:18:09) · Randy Tyler (1:23:39)
6.2 Miles · 2026 results
327finishers
34:02winner
1:03:59median
2:28:07cutoff
Top 3: Andrew Smith (34:02) · Dylan Hirshkowitz (34:18) · Joseph Spruce (35:09)
3.1 Miles · 2026 results
300finishers
19:06winner
37:18median
1:33:36cutoff
Top 3: Andy Stetzler (19:06) · Kevin Jorissen (19:19) · Jeff Pietz (19:23)
The My Better Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles2/14/2027 08:00$94
6.2 Miles2/14/2027 08:00$57
3.1 Miles2/14/2027 08:00$45
13.1 Miles2/14/2027 08:00$68
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