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Whidbey Island Marathon

April 25, 2027 · 7:00 AMOak Harbor, Washington, United States

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Race Day

58°F

46–59°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

600ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Whidbey Island Marathon is a point-to-point road marathon in Oak Harbor, Washington. It starts at the Bowman Bay Boat Launch north of Deception Pass, crosses the Deception Pass Bridge, which is closed to traffic for the runners, and winds through farmland and the Silver Lake area before finishing at Windjammer Park on the Oak Harbor waterfront. The course is USATF-certified and a Boston qualifier, with a 6-hour time limit and pacers from 3:30 to 5:00. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a 1K kids run.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Bowman Bay Boat Launch – the marathon start, north of the Deception Pass Bridge
02Pass Lake – the course winds past it on the way south to the bridge
03Deception Pass Bridge – closed to traffic so marathoners can run across it
04Silver Lake – runners loop through this area on Whidbey Island farmland
05US Navy Seaplane Base – passed just before the course enters Oak Harbor
06Windjammer Park – the finish line, reached along the waterfront promenade
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K · 5K
Time Limit: 6:00:00 for the marathon
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 16 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through RunSignup.
Late registration is held at the Windjammer Park Interpretive Center the day before the race.
Active duty military can register at a discount through a separate RunSignup option.
Eligibility: Full marathon runners must be 16 or older; younger runners need a parent or guardian to contact the race.
Bikes, skates and dogs are not allowed on any course.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: There are no refunds after registering.
Entries can be changed to another race category, transferred to a friend or deferred to the following year.

Book Stay

01: Marathoners must be clear of Highway 20 by 7:45 a.m., 2.5 miles from the start.
02: Runners who miss a checkpoint are driven forward to the next one and their pace is averaged into the finish time.
03: Pacers run the marathon at 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:45 and 5:00.
04: Free shuttles take marathoners to the start from Windjammer Park and from four partner hotels.
05: There is no parking at Bowman Bay and no return shuttle to the start.
06: Water stations are about every 2 miles, with electrolyte drinks at every other station and energy gels on the marathon course.
07: The marathon is the only race of the weekend that closes the Deception Pass Bridge.
08: All participants are chip-timed, and the finisher medal comes with a free downloadable certificate and race photos.

Questions about the Whidbey Island Marathon 2027

When is the Whidbey Island Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 25, 2027.

Where is the Whidbey Island Marathon?

Oak Harbor, Washington, United States.

What time does the Whidbey Island Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.

What is the Whidbey Island Marathon time limit?

6:00:00 for the marathon.

How do I enter the Whidbey Island Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; Late registration is held at the Windjammer Park Interpretive Center the day before the race; Active duty military can register at a discount through a separate RunSignup option.

How much does the Whidbey Island Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $85.

When and where is packet pickup for the Whidbey Island Marathon?

Apr 24, 2027: Saturday at the Windjammer Park Interpretive Center.

What is the Whidbey Island Marathon elevation gain?

600 ft (183 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Whidbey Island Marathon course like?

It passes Bowman Bay Boat Launch, Pass Lake and Deception Pass Bridge.

What is the weather like at the Whidbey Island Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 8–15 °C (46–59 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Whidbey Island Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Whidbey Island Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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