Half Marathon

Also see:  Half Marathon Course Details  |  Pace Groups  |  Swag, Prizes & Awards

Highlights

• Beautiful course with convenient start and finish in downtown Bellingham
• Long-sleeve gender-specific tech shirt included with registration, finishers receive a commemorative medal
• Cash prizes for overall winners, age group awards
• Covered waiting areas at Depot Market Square near start line
• Pacing available for various finish times - please see our Pace Groups page for details
• Mostly road, with stretches of urban trail; some hills but no net elevation change
• Finish area festival featuring live music, food, and beer garden (race entry includes one free beverage)!

Race Times/Locations

• Expected start time (all participants): 9:00 am.
• Finish line close time (all races): 2:00 pm.
• Start/finish location: Railroad Ave in front of Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad, 98225)

Course

• See Half Marathon Course Details for map, elevation profile, turn-by-turn directions, description, and highlights
• Total elevation gain: approximately 500 feet
• USATF-certified

Other Info

• Gear check available at start/finish area
• Chip timing provided by ChronoTrack
• Markers every mile
• Course support
  • Aid stations with water, Nuun electrolyte drink, and petroleum jelly located app. every 2 miles
  • Gel station near mile 9
  • Medical Aid station near miles 7 and 11
• Participants must be at least 12 years old on race day