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.
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — Active Military - Marathon
Type — Running
07:00
$80.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$80.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:00
$35.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
07:00
$20.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$35.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$40.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 26.2 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$40.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — Active Military - Half Marathon
Type — Running
08:30
$70.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$70.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — Active Military - 10 K Run/Walk
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — Active Military - 5K Run/Walk
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
11:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Oak Harbor.
Oak Harbor is a city on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
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