Question 1

How many races in Washington are there between 2026 and 2027?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 upcoming races in Washington listed on 42Cal, from September 2026 through May 2027. The count updates automatically as races are added.

Question 2

When is the best time for races in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Most of the 6 races on this list (4 of them) fall in April–July.

Question 3

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Accepted Answer

Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon in Snoqualmie Pass is the flattest race on this list, with about 150 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 6 of 6 races here with elevation data on file.

Question 4

How current is this list?

Accepted Answer

This list was last refreshed on September 8, 2026. Race dates, locations, and course details are updated continuously as organizers confirm changes, so this page reflects the calendar as of that date.

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Bellingham Bay Marathon	September 2026	Bellingham, United States	Marathon	400 ft	Registration Open
UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon	November 2026	Seattle, United States	Marathon	300 m	Registration Open
Yakima River Canyon Marathon	April 2027	Ellensburg to Selah, United States	Marathon	615 ft	Opening Soon
Lilac Bloomsday Run (12K)	May 2027	Spokane, United States	Other	85 m	Opening Soon
Jack & Jill Marathon	July 2026	Snoqualmie Pass, United States	Marathon	250 ft	completed
Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon	June 2026	Snoqualmie Pass, United States	Marathon	150 ft	completed

Races in Washington 2026–2027

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Bellingham Bay Marathon

UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon

Yakima River Canyon Marathon

Lilac Bloomsday Run (12K)

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Jack & Jill Marathon

Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon

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