
Whidbey Island Marathon
Race Date
Apr 26, 2026
Location
Oak Harbor, WA
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
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
-0.01 m
Separation
0.1%
Also Offers
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
Standout7223 years running
~455 finishers a year
shrinking
8% returning runners
USATF certified · 7 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:22:37
typical high 55°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2017–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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