I'm Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle Virtual Marathon

About this race

The "I'm Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle Virtual Marathon" is a unique event taking place on **June 16, 2024**, in **Olympia, WA (98501)**, offering participants the opportunity to virtually qualify for the Boston Marathon or achieve a half marathon goal. While the title suggests a connection to the prestigious Boston Marathon, this event is a *virtual* offering, meaning runners complete their marathon or half marathon distance on their own course and submit their results to be officially recorded. The "Event Type: 6" likely indicates it's the sixth iteration of this particular virtual event, suggesting a history of successful, independently run races. Participants should expect a self-directed race experience. This event focuses on the personal accomplishment of completing a marathon or half marathon distance, with the added motivation of a potential Boston Marathon qualifying opportunity based on their performance and the race's official timing. Since it's a virtual event held in Olympia, WA, the actual terrain and conditions will vary greatly depending on the individual runner's chosen course. However, participants are encouraged to select a route that is safe and reflective of typical road running conditions. Notable features include the flexibility of completing the race on a personal course and the aspirational goal of using this event as a stepping stone towards the ultimate marathon dream of Boston.