The Great Ferry Race

🚢 The Great Ferry Race Overview

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.

• Course Composition: Approximately 2/3rds road and 1/3rd groomed trail.
• Post-Race Festival: Enjoy the celebration after the run.
• Return Ferries: Pick a return ferry of your choosing back to Seattle.

🏞️ Course Details

Please note that this is a hilly course, compared to most Orca Running events, and that approximately 1/3 of the course is on Bainbridge Island trails. The trails are not technical and do not require trail running experience, but runners that experience difficulty while running on trails should probably not run this race.

• Hilly Terrain: Be prepared for a challenging course.
• Trail Conditions: Not technical, suitable for all levels.
• Consideration: Not recommended for runners struggling with trails.

🏠 Local Participants

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.

• Resident Discount: Bainbridge Island residents save $8 on registration.
• Registration Agreement: By choosing this option, you agree you live on Bainbridge Island.
• Exclusion: 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.