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Sunday, June 6th, 2027
208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island WA
Half
51–67°F · some rain risk
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2026
47–59°F
rain
2025
55–76°F
dry
2024
49–67°F
dry
2023
55–75°F
dry
2022
50–63°F
dry
2021
47–53°F
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2020
50–59°F
rain
2019
49–63°F
rain
2018
51–72°F
dry
2017
52–79°F
dry
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About this race
The Great Ferry Race
The Great Ferry Race is unlike any other race you’ve ever done. Participants will board the ferry in downtown Seattle by walking on, enjoy the scenic 35 minute crossing to Bainbridge Island, and then assemble on the car deck and walk off. This half marathon race will start on the ferry dock and take runners all around scenic Bainbridge Island. The course is approximately 2/3rds road and 1/3rd groomed trail. After the run, enjoy the post-race festival before picking a return ferry of your choosing back to Seattle.
Course Information
- Hilly Terrain: Please note that this is a hilly course, compared to most Orca Running events.
- Trail Access: Approximately 1/3 of the course is on Bainbridge Island trails.
- Trail Experience: The trails are not technical and do not require trail running experience.
- Runner Suitability: 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 Offer: Bainbridge Island residents save $8 on your race registration.
- Agreement Confirmation: 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 Information
Interested in signing up for more than one Orca Running race? Check out the Orca Running Bundle Options.
Event Details
Date: 2027-06-06
Location: 208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA
Race URL: The Great Ferry Race
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