July 27th, 2025
usatf certified half marathon & 5k
about Craft classic
Indulge in two of Seattle’s true loves: Running and Craft Beer! The Craft Classic Half Marathon and 5K offers a fast Seattle area course with riverside views.
This race is flat and fast and offers plenty to do post-race in charming downtown Redmond. Craft Classic Seattle has become a local classic for many runners.
registration prices
Half Marathon
October: $77
November-December: $82
January-February: $87
March-April: $92
May: $97
June: $102
Race day: $112
5K
October: $33
November-December: $38
January-February: $43
March-April: $48
May: $53
June: $58
Race day: $68
Important
Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. Be sure to review our race policies.
Prices do not include processing fees. Online pre-registration closes the day before the race at 8:00pm.
If you’re planning on doing multiple Orca Running races in a year, consider using our Bundle and Save!
Youth Discounts
Participants under 22 automatically receive a discount of 15% on registration fees.
race info
The course
Both courses are purely out and backs on the beautiful Sammamish River Trail.
Aid stations are evenly spaced along the half marathon course and will provide runners with water, Tailwind electrolytes and GU gels. Half marathon participants will pass 5 aid stations, spaced approximately every 2-3 miles. There are no aid stations on the 5k course.
Super Pacers is providing pacers for the half marathon for the following finish times: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, and 2:15.
Both the half marathon course and 5K course are USATF certified. View the 5K certification here and the half marathon certification here.
CUPLESS RACING
Orca Running is committed to reducing waste and protecting the environment. As part of this commitment, we are making all events cupless. The tiny little cups that are used for an instant generate tremendous amounts of garbage. We recommend you purchase a handheld bottle, a hydration pack, or we can provide you with a small re-useable cup that folds easily into your waistband to use during the entire race and future races.
Awards
Overall awards will be given to the top 3 male, female, and non-binary runners based off of gun time not chip time. So, you should start in the front of the pack for your distance. We also give out age group awards in 5 year increments, so be sure to check your results at the Orca Running tent. We DO NOT MAIL OUT AWARDS after the race, they must be picked up at the race.
PARKING
There is free on street parking in downtown Redmond for both the Half Marathon and 5K.
Both the Half Marathon and 5K start and finish at Central Connector Park in downtown Redmond, located at: 160 161st Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA 98052
Lodging
We recommend you stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Redmond. It’s just a few blocks from the start/finish line. Use this link to book your stay at a discount just for our runners.
Policies
We have a clear set of policies that we uniformly follow for all races. Entries are not refundable, but you can defer your entry, transfer it to another race, or transfer it to another participant. You can review our full set of policies here.
BEER GARDEN
After you’re done running have a frosty beverage from Georgetown Brewery! Each beer is $6 and 100% of money collected goes directly to the Woodinville Firefighters Benevolent Fund. We also have non-alcoholic beer donated by Athletic Brewing.
Charity Partner
For the Craft Classic, we are pleased to be working with Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund, a coalition of local firefighters working together to serve their communities by giving back directly to those who need it most. For more information, please click here.
Packet Pickup
Join us at packet pick-up to ensure a smoother race morning for all of us!
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Road Runner Sports Bellevue
Race Day schedule
6:30am: Packet pick-up opens
7:30am: Half Marathon Start
8:00am: 5K Start
8:30am: Beer Garden opens
9:30am: 5K Course Closes
11:30am: Half Marathon Course Closes
FAQs
Q: How can I confirm that I am signed up?
The best thing to check first is to look in your email inbox for a confirmation email from RunSignUp for the race in question. You can also look up your registration in your RunSignUp account by logging into your account then go to your “Profile” page where you can view your current registrations under Upcoming Events. Click HERE for more information on accessing a registration in RunSignUp.
Q: How can I confirm what shirt size I ordered?
A: Your t-shirt size that you selected appears on your confirmation email. If you did not receive your confirmation email, try checking your spam folder.
Q: I cannot participate! What are my options?
A: Please check out our refund/transfer policy by clicking here.
Q: I cannot participate, but I would still like to pick up my swag. Can I pick it up?
A: Yes, they can pick up your swag at the race finish.
Q: Are walkers welcome?
A: Absolutely yes!
Q: Are dogs welcome?
A: No, dogs are not allowed to participate in the Craft Classic. They are welcome at the start and finish line areas, however.
Q: Are strollers welcome?
A: Strollers are allowed. The parent/guardian who is going to push the stroller should, when registering for the race, indicate as such and agree to abide by our stroller policy, which you can see below:
- I assume responsibility for all risks to the minor participant named below resulting from participation in the Event.
- I certify that the minor participant named below is in proper physical condition to participate in the Event and does not have a condition which would impair the minor participant’s ability to safely participate in the Event.
- If any claim for personal injury, property damage, and/or wrongful death is commenced on behalf of the minor participant named below against the Releasees, I shall defend, indemnify, and save harmless the Releasees from any and all actions, causes of action, suits, damages, judgments, claims, and demands.
- Minor will wear a CPSC certified helmet at all times while participating in the Event.
Q: What time does the course close?
A: The course closes at 11:30am.
Q: Will there be porta-potties at the start/finish? What about out on the course?
A: There will be porta-potties available at the start line and finish line area. There will be porta-potties out on the course at several areas.
Q: When does online registration close?
A: Online registration will close at 11:59 pm two days before the race.
Q: What/who does this race benefit?
A: Craft Classic benefits the Woodinville Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The provide the volunteers on the course and also receive all profits from the beer garden.
Q: Can someone else pick up my packet?
A: Yes, a friend or family member can pick up your packet for you.
Q: Can I sign up in person at packet pickup or on race day?
A: TBD for 2022
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