San Juan Island Half

Race Date

May 9, 2026

Location

Friday Harbor, WA

The Experience

Run where the sea meets the sky–at San Juan Island. Orca Running is proud to present this half marathon, featuring quite possibly our most scenic course. The course is stunning, and the island is a wonderful place to spend a weekend. Bring your family, run the race, and then stay to explore the island and make memories together. Race Website Interested in signing up for more than one Orca Running race? Check out the Orca Running Bundle and Save options.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Start Time

8:45 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

4665 Pear Point Rd, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

0.4 Miles

Course Map

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Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:11:17

10:01/mi

Winning Time

1:17:58

5:57/mi

Finishers (2025)

396

States Represented

22 / 50

Gender Split

61% Female39% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:154:10

FASTER 25%

1:55:19

MEDIAN

2:11:17

SLOWER 25%

2:27:31

Average runner age: 36

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

58°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.0"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

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