The Great Ferry Race
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The Great Ferry Race
The Great Ferry Race is a half marathon held on June 7, 2026 on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The event begins with a ferry boarding in downtown Seattle and a scenic 35 minute crossing to Bainbridge Island; the race itself starts on the ferry dock and then follows a loop around the island. The advertised distance is 13.1 Miles and the course surface is approximately two thirds road and one third groomed trail.
The course is described as hilly compared to most Orca Running events. The island trails are not technical and do not require trail running experience, but runners who experience difficulty on trails may find parts of the course unsuitable. A post race festival is scheduled after the finish, and participants may select a return ferry to Seattle at their convenience.
Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County residents who do not need the ferry may use the Bainbridge resident registration option; that option does not include ferry transport to the start line and reduces the fee by eight dollars. Registration opens October 6, 2025 and closes November 1, 2025. The standard registration fee is $79. The event location is listed as 208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
