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Whidbey Island Marathon

Whidbey Island Marathon

Race Date

Apr 26, 2026

Location

Oak Harbor, WA

Standout72

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location
Oak Harbor, Washington
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 1K, 13.1 Miles, Active Military - Marathon, Active Military - Half Marathon, Active Military - 10 K Run/Walk, Active Military - 5K Run/Walk
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes
Finishers on record
19,819

The Experience

The Whidbey Island Marathon- Race for the Stay, Play for the Weekend!   This scenic, Washington coast destination race takes place April 26, 2026 in Oak Harbor and features a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids 1K. The point-to-point marathon is the only race that closes the famed Deception Pass Bridge. All other races start/finish on the Oak Harbor Waterfront. With wonderful support throughout at the race and a fun, festive postrace atmosphere, this is a must do destination race for all runners! Event Schedule & Information Event                                                        Time                                                 Location Saturday, April 25, 2026 Late Registration                            12:00pm-6:00pm               Windjammer Park Interpretive Center Packet Pickup                                12:00pm-6:00pm               Windjammer Park Interpretive Center Sunday, April 26, 2026 Full Marathon Run                               7:00am                         Start Line - Bowman Bay Boat Launch* Half Marathon Run/Walk                     8:30am                         Windjammer Park 10K Run/Walk                                     9:00am                         Windjammer Park 5K Run/Walk                                       9:00am                         Windjammer Park 1K Kids Run                                       10:00am                        Windjammer Park Finish Line Celebration                      10:00am                        Windjammer Park *Full Marathon is a point-to-point race starting at Bowman Bay Boat Launch and finishing at Windjammer Park.

Event registration is conditional on receiving Special Use Permit from WA State Parks.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve Tech Top

Start Location

1600 SW Beeksma Dr, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

-0.01 m

Separation

0.1%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles10K5K1K13.1 MilesActive Military - MarathonActive Military - Half MarathonActive Military - 10 K Run/WalkActive Military - 5K Run/Walk

USATF Certified Course

WA21014RMB · Whidbey Island Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout72
Methodology
Heritage20/20

23 years running

Size13/15

~455 finishers a year

Momentum4/5

shrinking

Loyalty8/20

8% returning runners

Course & details13/15

USATF certified · 7 timing sources · 7 photos

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:22:37

Weather10/10

typical high 55°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

55°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

15 mph

Wind

81%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 19,819 finishers actually crossed the line across 23 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

19,819

Median time

2:14:51

Latest turnout

432

States

50

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:105:45

Turnout by year

20172026

'17'18'19'21'23'24'25'26
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Whidbey Island Marathon?

The Whidbey Island Marathon is held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.

Where does the Whidbey Island Marathon take place?

It takes place in Oak Harbor, Washington.

What distances does the Whidbey Island Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K, 1K, 13.1 Miles, Active Military - Marathon, Active Military - Half Marathon, Active Military - 10 K Run/Walk, Active Military - 5K Run/Walk.

Is the Whidbey Island Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Whidbey Island Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

How many people run the Whidbey Island Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 19,819 runners who have completed the Whidbey Island Marathon.

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