208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island WA
Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Event Overview
- Race Name: The Great Ferry Race
- Date: June 7, 2026
- Location: 208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA
- URL: The Great Ferry Race
Race Description
- Unique Experience: Participants will board the ferry in downtown Seattle by walking on and enjoy the scenic 35-minute crossing to Bainbridge Island.
- Course Details: The half marathon will start on the ferry dock and take runners all around scenic Bainbridge Island, consisting of approximately 2/3rds road and 1/3rd groomed trail.
- Post-Race Festival: Enjoy the post-race festival before choosing a return ferry back to Seattle.
- Course Difficulty: Please note that this is a hilly course compared to most Orca Running events.
Trail Information
- Trail Experience: Approximately 1/3 of the course is on Bainbridge Island trails that are not technical.
- Recommended for: Runners that experience difficulty on trails should consider their fitness level before signing up.
- Registration Note: Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County residents who don’t need to take the ferry are welcome to attend.
- Online Registration: Choose the Bainbridge resident option when registering if applicable.
Resident Discount
- Discount: Bainbridge Island residents can save $8 on race registration.
- Eligibility: Selecting this option at checkout implies that you live on Bainbridge Island and won’t be riding the ferry to the start line.
- Further Opportunities: Interested in signing up for more than one Orca Running race?
- Bundle Options: Check out the Orca Running Bundle Options.
