Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run
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Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run
The Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run takes place at Fort Ebey State Park on Whidbey Island, WA on February 14-15, 2026. The event offers multiple distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
A finisher medal is included in the entry fee. Online registration for all distances closes on February 12, 2026; event-day registration may be available for waves with remaining capacity.
Course, logistics, and services
All courses run on mostly rolling singletrack and park trails that wind through forested kettle depressions and include a stretch along a bluff-top waterfront trail. The 5-km and 10-km courses are single clockwise loops in the western park; the Half Marathon goes further east; the Marathon is two laps of the Half Marathon loop. Approximate elevation gain: 5-km about 660 ft, 10-km about 1,320 ft, Half Marathon about 2,800 ft, Marathon about 5,550 ft.
Aid stations are provided on the 10-km, Half Marathon, and Marathon courses; the Marathon has additional aid in the start/finish area between laps. Aid stations offer water, Skratch Labs electrolyte drink, and various carbohydrate or salty foods. Parking at Fort Ebey requires a Discover Pass; one-day passes are available at park pay stations and annual passes can be purchased online. Dogs are not allowed on the course. Participants are responsible for their own safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
