Marathon

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

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)

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

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