Bellingham Bay Marathon

Event Overview

• Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
• Location: 1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA
• Races: Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
• Purpose: 100% of net proceeds benefit Whatcom County youth non-profit organizations.

Event Schedule & Information

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

• Date: Saturday – September 19, 2026
• Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
• Location: Four Points By Sheraton - 714 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham WA 98229
• Registration: Register via your smart phone at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org

Day of Race Packet Pickup

• Date: Sunday – Sept. 20, 2026
• Time: 5:45am – 15 minutes prior to event start time
• Locations:
  • Marathon – Start Line at Lummi Nation School (5:45am – 7:30am)
  • Half | 10K | 5K – At Start Line, Located at Depot Market Square

Event Day Timeline

• 6:00AM: Full Marathon Packet Pickup Begins For Marathon, Relay & Early Starters
• 7:00AM: Half Marathon/10K/5K Packet Pickup Begins
• 6:45AM: Marathon Early Start Walkers Begins
• 7:30AM: Full Marathon & Full Marathon Relay Start – At Lummi Nation School

Price Increase Schedule

• Marathon & Early Walkers: $100 (Thru 5/8), $110 (5/9 - 7/10), $120 (7/11 - 8/21), $140 (8/22 - 9/18), $155 (9/19 - 9/20)
• Marathon Relay (per team): $180 (Thru 5/8), $215 (5/9 - 7/10), $235 (7/11 - 8/21), $260 (8/22 - 9/18), $300 (9/19 - 9/20)
• 1/2 Marathon: $80 (Thru 5/8), $90 (5/9 - 7/10), $100 (7/11 - 8/21), $115 (8/22 - 9/18), $130 (9/19 - 9/20)
• 10K Run/Walk: $35 (Thru 5/8), $40 (5/9 - 7/10), $45 (7/11 - 8/21), $50 (8/22 - 9/18), $60 (9/19 - 9/20)

More Information

• Website: For more information regarding the Bellingham Bay Marathon, please visit our event website at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org.