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Victory Recovery Area
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall • Mercer St at 3rd Ave North
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After the race, join us for:
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Refreshments
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Talking Rain
TalkingRain is proud to be the official water sponsor for the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2008. Our unique family of brands includes: Twist, all natural and organic flavored waters; ActivWater, with antioxidants, vitamins and electrolytes; Sparkling ICE (three calories per serving) and our signature Sparkling Essence waters.
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Erin Baker's Breakfast Cookies
Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods is proud to offer healthy, all natural, fresh-baked, wholesome, organic products that support and sustain a healthy and active lifestyle for all. Try our famous Breakfast Cookies, Organic Breakfast Cookie Minis, Organic Homestyle Granola and Organic Brownie Bites. Come and see what we have baking in the oven!
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DOLE Fruit Parfaits
Give your mouth a sweet surprise with new DOLE Fruit Parfaits. The cool, refreshing taste of real fruit comes together with a smooth layer of deliciously light-tasting creme. So you can feel good about enjoying one any time you crave something sweet.
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| Arico Natural Food Company Cookies & Chips
Arico’s cookies and chips are free of: gluten, wheat, casein, dairy, corn, trans fat, refined sugars, preservatives, colorings and any artificial flavors. They are created with "mindful snacking" at heart! The cookies are delicious, all natural, whole grain snacks that offer a good source of calcium. With twice the fiber and 30% less fat than common potato chips, Arico Cassava Chips provide a satisfying flavor with a light, crispy crunch.
|  | Caffé Vita Coffee & other hot beverages
Warm up with Caffé Vita Coffee, along with hot cocoa and apple cider, in our volunteer-staffed hot beverage booth. Other items available include hot soup and fresh fruit.
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Medical Assistance & Post Race Care  | Medical Assistance
Medical assistance is provided by the University of Washington Medical Center, our Official Medical Sponsor. If you need medical attention, report to the UWMC Medical Tent at the finish line or the medical booth as you enter the Victory Recovery Area. If you need help reaching the medical area, alert an SMA staff person or volunteer who can assist you.
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| Chiropractic Care
Washington State Chiropractic Association provides chiropractic care to race participants free of charge. Visit them at the finish line in the UW Medical Center Medical Tent or at their booth in the Victory Recovery Area.
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| Massage
The Washington Sports Massage Team (WSMT) provides 15-minute professional sports massages to race participants for a nominal fee of $18. Sign up in advance on your race entry form or at the WSMT booth in the Victory Recovery Area. | 
| Acupuncture
Bastyr University provides professional acupuncture to race participants in the Victory Recovery Area. New for 2008, the service is free of charge. If you've never had acupuncture but are curious about it, here's your chance to try it out! There's no need to sign up in advance. Just stop by their booth for walk-in service.
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Entertainment  | Bahia
Bahia is a musical breeze from the tropics, one moment soft and lilting, hot and fiery the next. The lyrical flute of leader Manolito Fuentes surfs sinewy lines above a roaring boil of drums and percussion, while piano, guitar and bass weave lush harmonic tapestries and rhythmic counterpoint below. | | ^back to top^ |
Results & Awards 
| Results Terminal
Unofficial results will be posted in the Victory Recovery Area at the Results Terminal twenty minutes after the first runner crosses the finish line. Computers are available for you to check results throughout the day. Representatives from the timing company will be on hand to answer questions. Waiting for family or friends to finish the race? Watch as they cross the finish line on the live video feed.
Awards
Every finisher receives a race medal at the finish line. In addition, special awards are presented to the top finishers for both the Marathon Run and Half Marathon Run in several categories. Awards will be handed out in the Victory Recovery Area starting at 9:30am. Please see the Schedule of Events for details. | | ^back to top^ |
Exhibitors & Event Merchandise 
| Exhibitors
Visit our charity partners and sponsors at their booths and displays in the Victory Recovery Area and at the finish line in Memorial Stadium. Exhibitors for 2008 include Saturn and Sprint. For info on exhibiting at the 2008 event, please see our Sponsor Info page.
Event Merchandise
Finisher shirts and other Seattle Marathon apparel will be available at the Merchandise booth in the Victory Recovery Area. Please be aware that if you didn't pre-order a finisher shirt, we can't guarantee your size will still be available on Race Day. Size XXL finisher shirts are only available by pre-order. To pre-order your finisher shirt, order via your race entry form or go to our Merchandise page . | | ^back to top^ |
…and more! 
| Changing Rooms
Restroom facilities and men's and women's designated changing areas will be available in the Victory Recovery Area.
Family & Friends Welcome
Your support team can watch you cross the finish line in Memorial Stadium, then help you celebrate your victory in the Victory Recovery Area.
Bus Transportation
After the race, enjoy free shuttle service back to The Westin Seattle. Buses are staged outside the Victory Recovery Area on Mercer Ave. Family and friends may ride for $2. Service is available from 9am until the last participant crosses the finish line. | | ^back to top^ |
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