Experience: The Great Ferry Race is unlike any other race you’ve ever done.
Ferry Journey: Participants will board the ferry in downtown Seattle by walking on.
Scenic Crossing: Enjoy the scenic 35-minute crossing to Bainbridge Island.
Half Marathon: This half marathon race will start on the ferry dock and take runners all around scenic Bainbridge Island.
Course Details
Terrain: The course is approximately 2/3rds road and 1/3rd groomed trail.
Hilly Challenge: Please note that this is a hilly course, compared to most Orca Running events.
Trail Accessibility: The trails are not technical and do not require trail running experience.
Runner Advice: Runners that experience difficulty while running on trails should probably not run this race.
Local Resident Information
Bainbridge Residents: Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County residents who don’t need to take the ferry are welcome to attend.
Registration Option: Please select the Bainbridge resident option when registering.
Discount: Bainbridge Island residents save $8 on your race registration.
Agreement: 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 Options
Multi-Race Sign-Up: Interested in signing up for more than one Orca Running race?
Bundle Options: Check out the Orca Running Bundle Options.