Bellingham Bay Marathon

Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 The Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K are a group of races designed by runners for runners and walkers. Founded in 2007 by the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, BBM delivers a fun, highly personal, authentic race experience. 100% of net proceeds benefit Whatcom County youth non-profit organizations, the Whatcome Football Club Rangers & Bellingham Bay Swim Team.

Event Schedule & Information

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Date: Saturday – September 19, 2026 Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Bellingham Cruise Terminal – 425 Harris Ave, Bellingham WA 98225

--Late Registration (Credit/Debit only, no cash or checks accepted) *To save time, register via your smart phone at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org --Packet Pickup & Information --Need to change race distances or transfer race entry? You can do it here! --Picking up a friend's packet? This IS allowed, you just need to know their name, just let them know ahead of time

Day of Race Packet Pickup Date: Sunday – Sept. 20, 2026 Time: 5:45am – 15 minutes prior to event start time Locations: Marathon – Start Line at Lummi Nation School (5:45am – 7:30am) Half | 10K | 5K – At Start Line, Located at Depot Market Square

Event Day Timeline 6:00AM – Full Marathon Packet Pickup Begins For Marathon, Relay & Early Starters

(All Marathon Events Packet Pick happens ONLY at Marathon Start Line) 7:00AM – Half Marathon/10K/5K Packet Pickup Begins

6:45AM – Marathon Early Start Walkers Begins 7:30AM – Full Marathon & Full  Marathon Relay Start – At Lummi Nation School* 9:00AM – Half Marathon Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square 9:15AM – 10K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square 9:30AM – 5K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square 10:00AM – Finish Line Celebration featuring live music, beer garden and more! *Full Marathon Run is a point-to-point race starting at Lummi Nation School (2334 Lummi View Dr, 98226) and finishing at Depot Market Square

Price Increase Schedule Thru 5/8        5/9 - 7/10     7/11 - 8/21      8/22 - 9/18      9/19 - 9/20 Marathon & Early Walkers                  $100               $110                $120               $140               $155 Marathon Relay (per team)                 $180               $215                $235               $260               $300 1/2 Marathon                                      $80                 $90                  $100               $115               $130 10K Run/Walk                                     $35                 $40                  $45                 $50                 $60 5K Run/Walk                                       $30                 $35                  $40                 $45                 $50

For more information regarding the the Bellingham Bay Marathon - Please visit our event website at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org