Whidbey Island Marathon

Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT

Location: Oak Harbor, WA; 1600 SW Beeksma Dr, Windjammer Park, 98277
Type: RUN

At a glance

Experience a stunning Washington coast destination race with a unique marathon course and a lively post-race celebration.

Fun
Scenic
Festive

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners

Discover the Whidbey Island Marathon, a scenic Washington coast destination race offering a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids 1K. The full marathon provides a unique point-to-point experience, notably closing the famed Deception Pass Bridge. All other races begin and end on the Oak Harbor Waterfront. Runners can expect wonderful support throughout the course and a fun, festive post-race atmosphere, making it a memorable weekend getaway.

What to expect

Run a scenic course along the Washington coast, including a unique point-to-point marathon over Deception Pass Bridge.
Enjoy a fun and festive post-race celebration at Windjammer Park.
Choose from distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids 1K.

Standout details

Closes famed Deception Pass Bridge
Scenic Washington coast destination
Fun, festive post-race atmosphere
Point-to-point marathon course

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

14 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Sun, Apr 26, 11:00 AM PDT · From $23.52
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 7:25 AM PDT · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
1K
Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 AM PDT · From $23.52
Opens Oct 4, 2025, 7:24 AM PDT · Closes Apr 20, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 AM PDT · From $29.00
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 7:25 AM PDT · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM PST

+ 11 more options

5K
Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 AM PDT · From $39.96
Opens Oct 4, 2025, 7:24 AM PDT · Closes Apr 20, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
10K
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 AM PDT · From $39.96
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 7:25 AM PDT · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
10K
Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 AM PDT · From $39.96
Opens Oct 4, 2025, 7:24 AM PDT · Closes Apr 20, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 8:30 AM PDT · From $78.32
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 7:25 AM PDT · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 AM PDT · From $45.44
Opens Oct 4, 2025, 7:24 AM PDT · Closes Apr 20, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 AM PDT · From $89.28
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 7:25 AM PDT · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 AM PDT · From $45.44
Opens Oct 4, 2025, 7:24 AM PDT · Closes Apr 20, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Active Military - Marathon
Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 AM PDT · From $89.28
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 6:13 AM PDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Active Military - Half Marathon
Sun, Apr 26, 8:30 AM PDT · From $78.32
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 6:13 AM PDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Active Military - 10 K Run/Walk
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 AM PDT · From $39.96
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 6:13 AM PDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Active Military - 5K Run/Walk
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 AM PDT · From $34.48
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 6:13 AM PDT · Closes Apr 26, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

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From the organizer

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.

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