Craft Classic Seattle
Craft Classic Seattle: fast, flat half with craft beer at finish.
Race Date
Aug 2, 2026
Location
Redmond, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Location
- Redmond, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,208
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Craft Classic Seattle is a celebration of two local loves: running and craft beer. Set in the Seattle suburb of Redmond, this half marathon offers a flat, fast course with sweeping views—a perfect setup for a PR attempt.
With roughly 535 finishers each year, the race draws runners from 24 states, and about 10% return for another round. The paved course has no elevation gain, making it a true speed demon’s delight. August temperatures range from 58 to 81°F, with minimal precipitation.
The real reward awaits at the finish: a finisher’s medal that doubles as a bottle opener, a commemorative shirt, and a craft beer garden sponsored by Georgetown Brewery. It’s a post-race party that perfectly caps off a crisp, fast run.
Race-provided description
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
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
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
Standout636 years running
~482 finishers a year
growing or steady
10% returning runners
USATF certified · 4 timing sources
runners from 24 states
winner 1:12:28
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Craft Classic Seattle?
The Craft Classic Seattle is held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Craft Classic Seattle take place?
It takes place in Redmond, Washington.
What distances does the Craft Classic Seattle offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.
Is the Craft Classic Seattle course flat and good for a PR?
The Craft Classic Seattle is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Craft Classic Seattle?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,208 runners who have completed the Craft Classic Seattle.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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