Bellingham Bay Marathon

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2026
The Bellingham Bay Marathon offers multiple race distances for runners and walkers on September 20, 2026. The event features a point-to-point marathon starting at Lummi Nation School and finishes at Depot Market Square. Proceeds from the race support youth nonprofits in Whatcom County.
Sun 20 Sep 2026
26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Bellingham Bay Marathon is scheduled for September 20, 2026, in Bellingham, Washington. The main address for the event is 1100 Railroad Ave.

Races Offered

The event includes several race distances:

  • Marathon (including an early start option for walkers)
  • Marathon Relay
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K

All races are designed for both runners and walkers.

Packet Pickup and Start Locations

Packet pickup is available the day before the race, on September 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (425 Harris Ave). Race day packet pickup is also available at specific locations.

The marathon and marathon relay are point-to-point races starting at Lummi Nation School (2334 Lummi View Dr) and finishing at Depot Market Square. The half marathon, 10K, and 5K all start at Depot Market Square.

Additional Information

The event was founded in 2007 by the Bellingham Bay Swim Team. All net proceeds benefit local Whatcom County youth nonprofit organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon Walkers/early Starters
26 mi
Marathon - Relay
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km