The Great Ferry Race

The Great Ferry Race

Date: 2026-06-07

Location: 208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA

URL: The Great Ferry Race

Race Overview

• Unique Experience: The Great Ferry Race is unlike any other race you’ve ever done.
• Scenic Crossing: Participants will board the ferry in downtown Seattle by walking on, enjoy the scenic 35 minute crossing to Bainbridge Island.
• Start Line: The half marathon race will start on the ferry dock and take runners all around scenic Bainbridge Island.
• Course Composition: The course is approximately 2/3rds road and 1/3rd groomed trail.

Post-Race Activities

• Festival: After the run, enjoy the post-race festival.
• Return Ferry: You can pick a return ferry of your choosing back to Seattle.

Course Details

• Hilly Course: Please note that this is a hilly course, compared to most Orca Running events.
• Trail Running: Approximately 1/3 of the course is on Bainbridge Island trails, which are not technical.
• Experience Needed: Runners that experience difficulty while running on trails should probably not run this race.

Registration Information

• Bainbridge Residents: Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County residents who don’t need to take the ferry are welcome to attend–please select the Bainbridge resident option when registering.
• Discount: Bainbridge Island residents save $8 on your race registration.
• Verification: By choosing this option at checkout, you are agreeing that you live on Bainbridge Island and your registration will not include riding the ferry to the start line.

Additional Offers

• More Races: Interested in signing up for more than one Orca Running race?
• Bundle Options: Check out the Orca Running Bundle Options.