2027 San Juan Island Half
The San Juan Island Half trades pavement monotony for Salish Sea views and three honest climbs.
Race Date
May 8, 2027
Location
Friday Harbor, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Location
- Friday Harbor, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,397
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The San Juan Island Half starts on the sand at South Beach, inside San Juan Island National Historic Park, and ends at Jackson Beach just south of Friday Harbor. In between, the course opens onto the Salish Sea, the neighboring islands, and the Olympic Mountains across the water.
Don't let the island pace fool you: the route rolls through three main climbs and roughly 900 feet of gain — honest work rather than a flat-out PR chase. Aid stations land every two to three miles with water, Tailwind, and GU; the race is cupless, so carry your own bottle.
Now 22 editions deep, the race draws about 384 finishers and runners from some 19 states, and roughly 14 percent come back for another lap of the island. Winning times near 86 minutes hint at a field with real legs, but the weekend is mostly about the place: ferry over, run, then stay to explore with family.
Race-provided description
The San Juan Island Half takes place on San Juan Island, starting at South Beach inside San Juan Island National Historic Park and finishing at Jackson Beach, just south of Friday Harbor. The course is scenic with views of the other islands, Olympic Mountains, and the Salish Sea, featuring three main climbs and approximately 900 feet of elevation gain. Aid stations are every 2-3 miles with water, Tailwind Electrolytes, and GU gels. The race is cupless, so participants must bring their own hydration bottle or pack.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
4665 Pear Point Rd, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Mountain
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout7522 years running
~384 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 19 states
winner 1:26:10
typical high 57°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,397 finishers actually crossed the line across 22 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
4,397
Median time
2:19:15
Latest turnout
384
States
39
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 San Juan Island Half?
The 2027 San Juan Island Half is held on Saturday, May 8, 2027.
Where does the 2027 San Juan Island Half take place?
It takes place in Friday Harbor, Washington.
What distances does the 2027 San Juan Island Half offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 San Juan Island Half course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 San Juan Island Half is a rolling hills, point to point course.
How many people run the 2027 San Juan Island Half?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,397 runners who have completed the 2027 San Juan Island Half.
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