Poulsbo Half Marathon
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About the race
The Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10K is a road race in Poulsbo, Washington that uses Liberty Bay Waterfront Park as the start and finish. Both courses run through downtown Poulsbo and the neighborhood known as Little Norway.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Organizers provide chip timing, participant t-shirts, finisher medals, and free race photo downloads. The half uses the loop course from 2025 and the event route includes varied terrain; the courses are monitored and traffic controlled but are not closed to traffic, so runners should remain aware of their surroundings and are advised against wearing headphones. The event is cupless; participants should bring a handheld or a small reusable cup.
Aid stations appear every 2 to 3 miles and offer water, Tailwind electrolyte, and GU gels. Packet pickup is available the day before at Poulsbo Running and on race morning. Gear check is offered but runners must provide their own bag; the organizer is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Awards are given to the top three overall male, female, and non-binary finishers by gun time and to age group winners in five year increments; awards must be collected at the race. There is a four hour time limit and courses close midday. The race benefits Girls on the Run Westsound. The event takes place on the ancestral lands of Coast Salish, Duwamish, and Suquamish peoples. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
