Marathon
Also see: Marathon Course Details | Pace Groups | Swag, Prizes & Awards
Highlights
- Beautiful point-to-point course starting on Lummi Nation and finishing 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
- Free shuttle bus transportation (for participants only) from finish area to start area
- Spacious, heated indoor waiting in Wex'liem Community Building at start area
- Pacing available for various finish times - see our Pace Groups page for details
- Mostly road, with stretches of urban trail; some hills but virtually no net elevation change
- Finish area festival
Race Times/Locations
- Expected start times:
- Walkers: 6:45 AM
- Runners: 7:30 AM
- Finish line close time (all races): 2:00 pm
- Start location: entrance driveway to Lummi Nation School (2334 Lummi View Dr, 98226)
- Finish location: Railroad Ave in front of Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad, 98225)
Course
- See Marathon Course Details for map, elevation profile, turn-by-turn directions, description, and highlights
- Total elevation gain: approximately 700 feet
- USATF-certified and Boston Marathon qualifier
Other Info
- Gear check available at start - items will be transported to finish during race
- Chip timing
- Markers every mile
- Course support
- Aid stations with water, Nuun 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
- Participants must be at least 16 years old on race day