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I hope you’ve had a great week so far! If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I have quite a busy racing season planned and I have 3 more races to look forward to before my summer training break! One of these races is the Rock ‘N Roll Seattle Half Marathon on Sunday, June 18. It’ll be my first time running it and visiting Seattle and I couldn’t be more excited! So this week, I thought I would share 5 reasons why you should join me in Seattle!
I’m joining Fairytales and Fitness and Running on Happy for the Friday 5 2.0! The theme this week is in honor of Mother’s Day, so be sure to check out their sites and find some great gift ideas!
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Run Rock ‘N Roll Seattle – 5 Reasons Why!
I’ve been running races for over 6 years now, and one thing I’ve realized is that I’m a huge fan of Rock ‘N Roll races. My very first half marathon was the Rock ‘N Roll Philly and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Since then, I’ve got 7 RNR races under my belt and (at least) 3 more to run in 2017! This will be my first time running on the West Coast, so I’m really excited to run in a new part of the country! Here are the reasons why I’d love you to join me in Seattle!
You Can Run a New Course
The Rock ‘N Roll Seattle races include the 5K on Saturday and the half marathon and full marathon on Sunday. The marathon and half marathon will take off at 7:00 a.m. on Montlake Blvd. before crossing over Montlake Bridge. Next, runners will head through Washington Park Arboretum followed by Madison Park neighborhood where they will be greeted by beautiful views of Lake Washington. The race will continue with marathon runners breaking off towards Seward Park before joining half marathon runners on Rainier. The marathon will then continue on the Viaduct. Both courses will finish at CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks!
I’m also hearing that the course elevation is much more manageable than in previous years, so if you’re averse to hills, this might be the perfect race for you! The video above shows a great preview of the half marathon and marathon courses. It looks like a great mix of greenery and city landscapes!
You Can Hang Out With Me!
Me at RNR DC this yearI have a huge weight off my shoulders now that I finally have my flight and hotel booked for my very first trip to Seattle! This will be my last race of the spring racing season, so while I plan to just run it for fun, I want to end things with a bang! I’d love to meet up with some fellow runners before or after the race, or really anytime during race weekend. I’m looking forward to the sights, sounds, and tastes of Seattle and I don’t even know where to begin. If you live in the area or plan to run the race, let me know!! I’ve been told I’m pretty cool to hang out with 😉
You Can Earn Gorgeous Bling!
Rock ‘N Roll races are well-known for their beautiful race medals, and as you can see above, the Seattle medals do not disappoint! I’m really excited to add the half marathon medal to my collection! And the more Rock ‘N Roll medals you earn in a year, the more bonus swag you earn in their Heavy Medals program! Since I am a BibRave Pro and will be attending at least 4 RNR races this year, I couldn’t resist but sign up for some bonus medals…but I won’t be doing the Remix Challenge in Seattle!
You Can See What Seattle Has to Offer
From Tripadvisor.comThe Space Needle. The Original Starbucks. The Chihuly Garden and Glass. Pike Place Market. The Seattle Great Wheel. These are just a few items on my short list that I hope to check out! And can I admit that I’m hoping there is some Frasier-related tour that I can find? It’s still one of my most favorite shows! I’ve heard such wonderful things about Seattle (despite the rain), so I can’t wait to explore the city!
You Can Save with a Discount!
If you want to run the Rock ‘N Roll Seattle Half Marathon or Marathon this year, save $15 on registration with code RNRBRP2018! You can also use that code to save on other Rock ‘N Roll Races this year including Philly, Vegas, Chicago, Virginia Beach and more! Did I mention I’ll also be running in Montreal and Brooklyn? It’s going to be a great year!
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Do you have any races coming up in June? Have you ever visited Seattle?
Unfortunately, as my relatives live outside Seattle, we don’t get downtown too often. You’ll love it, I’m sure. Just be warned that what they consider flat might not be flat to you.
Seattle in the summer is usually a lot less rainy. I was really hoping I’d see some of that, I knew my race was just on the cusp of the rainy season, but unfortunately it lived up to its true nature.
It’s a really fun city! Mt. Rainier is a pretty good drive, but it sure is beautiful.
Thanks for the tips! I’m really excited about the trip! Uh-oh…flat isn’t reallyl flat? LOL! I guess that’ll make things interesting!
I’ll have to see how I can squeeze some time to see Mt. Rainier!
I REALLY, REALLY wanted to run this race, but unfortunately the flights were $450+ from NYC so I couldn’t afford it this year – I hope to try to next year!
Tell me about it…I ended up shelling a lot of cash for my flight, but I’m hopeful to have a great time!
Seattle is definitely on my bucket list for races! This year I’ve done California, will be doing Kentucky in a few weeks and Chicago later on this fall! I love racecations so I’ll make it out to that pretty space needle at some point! 😉
Your races so far sound great! I still have never been to Chicago!
I haven’t been to Washington at all, but a couple friends just moved to Seattle. Now that they’re there, I need to visit them.
It looks like a beautiful place to visit! I’m excited to run in a new state!
I have done many Rock n Roll races but Seattle is one I haven’t done. I would love to go to Seattle. My family went many years back when my cousin was in the World Series there but I wasn’t able to go because of school!
Aw that’s too bad you missed out! I’m really looking forward to visiting a new city!
I have not been to Seattle since I was a child! I bet it is a fabulous place to run enjoy it
I can’t wait and explore the city! 🙂
How fun! My sister and I had a great time visiting Seattle last year! You should consider a run through that sculpture garden where we took all the crazy pictures. Great place for running selfies!
Oh nice – will definitely have to check it out!
Those medals look awesome. And I’ve always wanted to go to Seattle! Can’t make it this year but I’ll definitely consider adding this to my list for 2018!
The medals are SO pretty!! hopefully it’ll work out for 2018!
I live west of Seattle and have visited there more times then I can count! Not only hit the original Starbucks but the Reserve Store! It serves some truly amazing drinks! I have run several events in Seattle and I’m glad to hear the course is less hilly! Be prepared for less hills but hills none the less! I wish I was going to be in the area! Enjoy but bring rain gear, after all, this is the ” other” Washington!
Thanks so much for the tips, Twlya! I’ll add the Reserve Store to my list for sure!
Awesome that you are visiting us in Seattle!! You are going to love our city…so much to see and visit. I’ve ran RnR Seattle several times and this year they have changed the course. I can assure you, this year’s course is by far the best. Fewer hills and more showcasing of the city. I ran the full 26.2 last year and honestly didn’t enjoy it but it was just a rough day for me. The course this year is “stadium to stadium,” and I’m a little jealous I’m not doing it – especially as I could have got the BibRavePro entry as well! But, schedule won’t work for me this year.
Not sure if you follow my blog too much but if you do, you know I actually work for Starbucks at the main HQ, so you absolutely have to go the original store at Pike. But, we also have the one and only Starbucks Roastery in the world (for now…more are on the way with the next one in Shanghai). But, search for the Starbucks Roastery on Capital Hill – if you are staying nearby, you have to go! Also, check out the observation deck at the Columbia Center tower – visit the Starbucks on the 41st floor, grab coffee and then head to the observation deck – it looks down on the Space Needle in the distance and if the weather is good, you gotta check it out!
While I’m not running the race, I go by Century Link Field which hosts the expo so am hoping to stop by and maybe meet a few fellow BRPs so if timing works out, I’ll try to stop by and say hi!
James, thanks so much for the info! Now you’ve really got me excited about seeing Seattle!! I hope we get to meet over the weekend! 🙂
I would love to come and run with yoU!
Don’t tease me!!
Seattle is such a beautiful city, and I had a wonderful time exploring it when we were there a couple of years ago. I hope you have a blast experiencing a new race!
I’m so looking forward to visiting – glad you had a good time when you were there!
This year’s course makes me wish I had signed up for it! Although with you and another one of my runners running it, I think I may have to try to get downtown to spectate if possible (lol if I can find parking with the race!). So much of the race is along Lake Washington which will be so pretty. Let me know if you want any brunch, coffee, or brewery recommendations!
Oh I would love to see you on the course if possible! And brunch would be awesome, thanks so much for the offer! 🙂