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, 5900 Lake Washington Boulevard South, Seattle, WA. Nearest public transit: King County Metro Route 50 bus, which serves Seward Park directly (connects to Othello Link light rail station).
Official event page confirms Half Marathon starts 7:00 AM, 5K 8:30 AM, 10K 9:30 AM, Kids Fun Run 10:45 AM on race day, all from Seward Park.
Urban lakeside park venue with regular city bus service.
Getting to the finish
Same as start — Seward Park (course is 3 laps around the park for the half marathon; finish line at the park).
No separate finish-line access point; finishes at Seward Park.
More details
No official race shuttle found;
park is accessible via public bus (Route 50) or car with on-site/street 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.
Stations & transport near the venue
The 2027 Seattle Marathon Summer Events take place in central Seattle, which has a real regional transit system.
The ORCA card (loadable at Link light rail stations, transit stores, and via the ORCA mobile app) covers Link light rail, buses, and the streetcar;
as of February 2026, ORCA also supports tap-to-pay directly with contactless Visa/Mastercard/Amex/Discover cards and Apple/Google/Samsung Pay,
charging a standard adult fare with a two-hour transfer window, so a dedicated card is often unnecessary for short visits.
