The Bellingham Bay Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Bellingham, Washington. It is a scenic Pacific Northwest road race featuring views of Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades.
🏃 Race Details
- Date: September 20, 2026
- Location: Bellingham, Washington, USA
- Marathon start: 7:30 AM
- Early-start walkers: 6:45 AM
- Marathon start: Lummi Nation School, 2334 Lummi View Dr
- Finish: Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave, downtown Bellingham
- Course cutoff: 2:00 PM
- Course: Point-to-point, primarily roads with sections of urban trail
- Distance: 26.2 miles / 42.195 km
🌊 Course & Scenery
One of the biggest attractions is the point-to-point course. Runners start at Lummi Nation and make their way toward downtown Bellingham, finishing at Depot Market Square.
The race is promoted as one of the more scenic road races in the Pacific Northwest, with views toward Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades.
A free shuttle is provided for participants between the finish area and the marathon start.
🏃 Other Distances
The event isn’t only a marathon. The 2026 weekend also includes:
- Marathon Relay
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
⭐ Why runners may choose it
Bellingham Bay Marathon 2026 is particularly appealing if you’re looking for a scenic, relatively intimate Pacific Northwest marathon rather than a huge city race. The combination of mountain, bay and island scenery, a point-to-point course, pacers and multiple race distances makes it attractive for both competitive runners and recreational participants.
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