Skagit Flats Marathon
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Event overview
The Skagit Flats race weekend on Sunday, September 13, 2026 includes a marathon, half marathon, and 5K. This is the 49th annual running of the event. Registration is limited to 800 participants. The marathon is described by organizers as a flat Boston-qualifying course that runs through Skagit Valley farmland and finishes on the Burlington-Edison High School track.
Race details
Distances offered:
- Marathon - 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 5K - 3.1 miles
All three races use chip timing provided by Northwest Endurance Events, with large clocks at the finish. Post-race amenities include water and food for all finishers and access to the high school locker rooms for showers and changing. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Hampton Inn in Burlington and on race morning at Burlington-Edison High School; organizers recommend picking up the day prior to avoid long lines. Race transfers between the full and half must be completed before the end of Saturday packet pickup; transfers incur a $10 fee and there is no refund for moving to a shorter race. Typical race-day temperatures are mild, with an average low of 46° F, an average high of 64° F, and an average mean of 52° F. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
