Elite Runners

The Bellingham Bay Marathon welcomes elite athletes to our event. Athletes are provided an entry waiver. To be considered for this program, the following time standards are used as guidelines:

To apply for elite status, send your request through our contact form selecting Elite Registration as the subject. The request is to identify qualifying race standings for 2 years (24 months) prior to the Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K race date. Special consideration for elite entry may be granted for athletes not meeting the above standards, provided the athlete submits exceptional times at shorter distances.

Times will be confirmed by elite runner coordinator.

Elite entries are non-transferrable.