San Juan Island Half Marathon
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Event overview
- Half Marathon
- Kids race - approx. 0.4 mile
The San Juan Island Half is a half marathon held on San Juan Island and organized by Orca Running. The event partners with three charities: The Whale Museum, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, and Island Haven Animal Sanctuary. Registrations are non-refundable. Participants aged 22 and under or 65 and over are eligible for a 15% discount after submitting the required form. The race is sold out.
Course and logistics
The course starts at South Beach inside San Juan Island National Historic Park and finishes at Jackson Beach just south of Friday Harbor. The route offers views of nearby islands, the Olympic Mountains, and the Salish Sea. Total elevation gain is about 900 feet, with three main climbs at miles 0 to 1.6, 3 to 5.3, and 9 to 10.8. Aid stations are placed every 2-3 miles and provide water, Tailwind Electrolytes, and GU gels. The race is cupless; participants are expected to provide their own handheld bottle or hydration pack. Free gear check is available at the start with pick-up at the finish; drop bags are not provided.
Free shuttles run between the San Juan County Courthouse/downtown Friday Harbor and the start area, with a shuttle ride time of about 15-18 minutes. Parking is not allowed at the start; quick drop-off above the start line is permitted. Awards are given by gun time for overall top three in male, female, and non-binary categories and by five-year age groups; awards must be picked up at the race. Dogs and strollers are not permitted; walkers are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.