HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
HEALTH + FITNESS EXPO
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Featuring more than 60 health and fitness vendors.
Shop for running and fitness apparel, sample healthy snacks, learn about upcoming races and more.
THE WESTIN SEATTLE, 4TH FLOOR, GRAND BALLROOM
1900 5th Avenue Downtown Seattle
* There is no parking validation at the hotel. Parking costs about $15
EXPO ACTIVITIES
Two-day Exhibitor Showcase
Official Race Merchandise
Registration/Bib &Chip Pickup
Goody Bag and Shirt Pickup
Volunteer Signup
Meet the Pacers
Carbo Load Dinner
EXHIBITION HOURS
Friday, 11/29/19, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, 11/30/19, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
(free and open to the public)
REGISTRATION / BIB PICKUP
Friday, 11/29/19, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, 11/30/19, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
EVENT MERCHANDISE
SHOP OUR ONLINE STORE
Finisher shirts and a variety of other Seattle Marathon apparel will be available at the SMA Merchandise booth. Please be aware that if you didn’t pre-order a finisher shirt, we can’t guarantee your size will still be available at EXPO or 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 the SMA Merchandise Store.
OUR ANNOUNCERS:
Scott Ohsman
Steve Willits
MEET THE PACERS
We will have the Seattle Green Lake Running Group Pacer Team for the Full and Half Marathon. They will be providing pacers for the following times:
HALF MARATHON FINISH TIMES
1:30
1:35
1:45
1:50
2:00
2:05
2:15
2:20
2:30
2:50
FULL MARATHON FINISH TIMES
3:00
3:05
3:10
3:20
3:25
3:30
3:35
3:40
3:50
3:55
4:05
4:20
(These times represent several Boston Qualifying times for different age groups. Check the Boston Athletic Association website for more details. For more info on the pacers, please come by their booth during EXPO hours).
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 2019
Registration + Bib Pickup
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Westin Seattle, 5th Avenue Room
Health + Fitness EXPO
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Westin Seattle, Grand Ballroom
Participant Shirt + Goody Bag Pickup
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Westin Seattle, Grand ballroom
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 2019
Seattle Kids Marathon Registration
7:00 am – 9:30 am
Memorial Stadium, North Bleachers
Seattle Kids Marathon Start
10:00 am
5th + Harrison
Kids Marathon Victory Recovery Area
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall
Registration + Bib Pickup
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Westin Seattle, 5th Avenue Room
Health + Fitness EXPO
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Westin Seattle, Grand Ballroom
Participant Shirt + Goody Bag Pickup
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Westin Seattle, Grand ballroom
Carbo Load Dinner
Details TBA
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 2019
Amica Insurance Seattle Full Marathon Run/Walk
7:00 am
5th Ave + Harrison St
Amica Insurance Seattle Half Marathon Run/Walk
7:00 am
5th Ave + Harrison St
Victory Recovery Area
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall
I-5 Express Lanes open to traffic
9:15 am
Seattle
Entire race course open to traffic
2:15 pm
Seattle
Bus Service (Finish to Westin Seattle)
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Seattle Center
OUR HOST HOTEL
THE WESTIN SEATTLE at 1900 Fifth Avenue in Downtown Seattle, is the Official Race Headquarters for the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and has proudly served as our race headquarters hotel for more than 20 years.
The Westin Seattle is located just ten blocks from the start line and hosts all pre-race events, including Registration, Bib and Chip Pickup and the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon Health and Fitness EXPO.
Contact The Westin Seattle prior to November 4, 2019 to receive Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon discount room rates. For reservations, call 800.937.8461
Recharge in one of their 891 smoke-free rooms designed to provide the ultimate in tranquility and comfort.
The Westin Seattle’s quality accommodations, expert food preparation and service, spectacular views of the city and knowledgeable, courteous staff contribute immeasurably to the success of our event.
RACE DAY PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
The Seattle Marathon Association does not provide transportation to the Start Line.
Local pay lots and street parking are available at or near the Seattle Center. The parking garage at Fourth and Mercer will open at 5:45am. Be sure to allow ample time to park and walk to the Start Line.
STREET CLOSURES
For info on street closures and neighborhood impact, see our traffic closures page.
WALKING TO THE START LINE FROM THE WESTIN SEATTLE
For participants staying at The Westin Seattle, the Start Line is a 0.7 mile walk from the hotel. Head north on 5th Ave. Follow the Monorail track (running above 5th Ave.) to the start at 5th and Harrison.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
For information on Metro Transit bus routes serving the Seattle Center, see the Metro website or call 206.553.3000.
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE FINISH LINE BACK TO THE WESTIN SEATTLE
Transportation from the Victory Recovery Area to The Westin Seattle will be available from 10:00am until the final participant crosses the finish line. This service is free to participants and $2.00 for family and friends. Buses will be staged on Mercer Avenue in front of the Victory Recovery Area (Seattle Center Exhibition Hall).
The Seattle Center Monorail will be open at 8:30am on race weekend and be available for transportation from the Seattle Center to Westlake Center after the race. Westlake Center is located 1 block from the Westin Seattle. Adults pay $2.50 to ride the Monorail.
WEATHER
Come prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Average temperature for late November is mid-40s (7 deg. C) with cloudy and calm skies. Late fall weather in Seattle is very unpredictable. There is always a chance of rain, wind, and colder temperatures.
PARKING
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app. To reserve your parking spot, visit The Seattle Marathon SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up. New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app.