Get a physical ORCA card (or add ORCA to Google Wallet) for the cheapest experience, but if you're only riding a few times, just tap a contactless credit/debit card or phone wallet directly at the reader — Seattle-area transit now accepts that too.
Getting to the start
Seward Park Ave S & S Juneau St (King County Metro Route 50)
Start/finish is at Ferdinand St Boat Launch (5018 Lake Washington Blvd S) in Seward Park, Seattle.
Metro Route 50 stops about one block from the park at Seward Park Ave S & S Juneau St and connects to Link Light Rail at Columbia City and Mount Baker stations.
Note: there is no parking at the start/finish inside the park itself.
The race is organized by NW Ultras.
Getting to the finish
Seward Park Ave S & S Juneau St (King County Metro Route 50)
Same location as start (loop course returns to Ferdinand St Boat Launch).
Road closures
Get off at the park entrance and park for free in a nearby residential area (no parking in the parking lot itself)
More details
No organizer shuttle bus was found;
public transit (Metro Route 50 plus a Link Light Rail transfer) is the practical option given the lack of on-site parking.
IC card
ORCA card
ORCA ticket vending machines at light rail/transit stations, myorca.com online, the myORCA app, or ORCA customer service locations
Works directly at the gates
Alternative: ORCA Regional Day Pass $6 USD adult —
Worth it if you'll take 3+ rides in one day across King County Metro, Sound Transit Link light rail, and other regional agencies.
More details
Tap-to-pay for contactless bank cards and mobile wallets launched regionwide Feb 23, 2026.
Note contactless/ORCA is NOT accepted on the Seattle Monorail, Washington State Ferries, or some DART/shuttle services.
ORCA also gives free transfers within 2 hours.
