Rock Solid Marathon
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Event overview
The Rock Solid Marathon and Rock Solid Half Marathon take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Coupeville, Washington on Whidbey Island. The event starts and finishes at the Captain Whidbey Inn, located at 2072 Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville, WA 98239. Registration for each event has a published fee and an entry deadline in late February 2026.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Course and facilities
Both races follow winding coastal roads and trails. The route passes along Madrona Way into Coupeville, crosses the island toward Ebey's Landing, and goes through the Kettles Trail System. The half marathon returns to the Captain Whidbey Inn; the marathon continues over several miles of natural beach, country roads on Whidbey Island, and along Penn Cove back to the finish. Course maps and event details are provided in the race Events section.
The Captain Whidbey Inn serves as race headquarters for the weekend. The lodge is a wooden building on Penn Cove that dates to 1907. The inn will host a pre-race breakfast and a Saturday evening dinner where awards are presented.
Charity and race items
All profits from the event will be donated to The Rock Solid Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All finishers receive a custom race t-shirt and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
