Last Chance Marathon and Half Marathon
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Last Chance Marathon and Half Marathon
The event offers two distances on a mostly out-and-back trail that follows the Interurban trail from Fairhaven Park to Clayton Beach. Distances:
- 26.2 miles full marathon, two laps of the out-and-back course
- 13.1 miles half marathon, single out-and-back lap
The trail is mostly an old railroad bed with a gravel surface, a tree canopy over much of the route, and a 3/4 mile section through Arroyo Park that is double track with a few bridges and hills. Total elevation change for the course is approximately 300 feet. Trail conditions can require course changes.
Aid stations are placed along the route with water, an electrolyte drink, soda and snacks. Typical locations include a Chuckanut Crest station about 3.5 miles in, a Larrabee station near the turnaround, and a start/finish area. Half marathoners pass aid stations three times; marathoners pass them seven times. Participants should plan to be self-sufficient and carry their own water between stations.
Location is Fairhaven Park, Bellingham, WA. Parking near the pavilion is limited; street parking is available near Fairhaven Middle School and participants are asked to use only marked park spots. The event is dog friendly but dogs must be leashed and kept next to the runner.
Registration closes December 30, 2026. Entry fee is $60 ($64.60 with fee). Shirts are available for an additional $25 ($28.90 with tax and fee). Refunds are generally not offered; one-time deferrals or limited refunds are described in the event policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
