I've participated in this race for the past 4 years and I love it! The course contours the lake, people are walking with their dogs, and the weather has been perfect each time -- even the race held in late October. This group of folks put on a superb

This event has become a summer tradition for me. Great location and nice energy for the event. Enjoy seeing Mt Rainier in the distance and of course the beautiful Seattle shoreline along the way. The t-shirt typically has a cool design that is a surprise each year.

"Tips and Notes:
- you don't need to get there as early as they say
- mentally challenging to pass the halfway mark with others finishing - as with almost all half/full marathon races
- good crowd support in the beginning, a bit less on the second half
- work in hill training - not