Bellingham Bay Marathon

Run the Bay!

The Whatcom Relay

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

Race Highlights

  • Teams of 5 will take on all distances offered over the Bellingham Bay Marathon weekend – the 5k (1 team member), 10k (1 team member), 1/2 Marathon (1 team member) and Full Marathon (split between 2 team members)
  • Divisions include: Female, Male, Mixed and Masters
  • A team member is eligible for individual awards for all relay events except for the Marathon
  • Each team member receives a race shirt with registration, all members of finishing teams receive commemorative medals
  • Spacious, heated indoor waiting in Wex’liem Community Building at start area
  • Mostly road, with stretches of urban trail; some hills

Race Times/Locations

  • Start times are indicated per event (5k, 10k, 1/2, Full)
  • Finish line close time: 2:00 pm
  • Start location for Marathon: entrance driveway to Lummi Nation School (2334 Lummi View Dr, 98226)
  • Start location for Half Marathon: Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad Ave., 98225)
  • Start location for 5k & 10k: TBA
  • Finish location for 1/2 & Marathon: Railroad Ave in front of Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad, 98225)
  • Finish location for 5k & 10k: TBA

Individual Relay Legs (Click Link to View Map):

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 1/2 Marathon
  • Marathon (2 team members)

See Logistics section for exchange point details.

Logistics

    • Transportation details for the Marathon handoff to come
    • Teams are responsible for providing any additional support they need

Other Info

  • Gear check available at start – items will be transported to finish during race
  • Chip timing provided by ChronoTrack
  • Markers every mile
  • Course support
    • Aid stations with water, electrolyte drink, and petroleum jelly located app. every 2 miles
    • Gel stations near miles 8, 16, and 22
    • Toilets app. every 2.5 miles
    • Medical stations near miles 12, 16, 20, and 24
  • Team members must be at least 12 years old on race day

Do you run for a club? High School? Elite team? Get a team together and challenge another club, school or team! 

Please also see our Registration Fees & Options page