Whidbey Island Marathon

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.