Skagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the 49th Annual Skagit Flats Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Run the Valley with Skagit Runners

Our marathon course is the flattest Boston qualifier in all of Washington state!

Registration is limited to 800, so be sure to register soon for one of the best small-town marathons in the state!

📅 Date & Time

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Race Start Time: 8:15 am Full and Half, 8:30 am for 5k.
• Distances: Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5k (3.1 miles)
• Register here: Online registration

⏱️ Chip Timing

We will be using chip timing by Northwest Endurance Events for all three races.

🎒 Personal Gear

• Gear Check: We will not have a gear check.
• Vehicle Safety: The parking lot is a relatively safe area.
• Lost Items: We will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

🌦️ Weather

The temperature on race day is usually mild. The average low is 46° F, the average high is 64° F, with an average mean temperature of 52° F.

📊 Race Results

Live results can be obtained at Chronokeep.com.

🥇 Post Race

• Finishers Medal: All runners will receive a finishers medal AND a race t-shirt (register by 9/5/26 to guarantee your size)!
• Water & Food: Water will be available at the finish line along with lots of food for ALL finishers.
• Showers: The high school locker rooms will be open for showers and changing.

🔄 Changing Races

Race switches from the full marathon to the half marathon and vice versa must be completed before the end of Saturday packet pickup at the latest. There will be no refund for transferring down to a shorter race and a fee for the price difference will be charged for transferring up. There will be a $10 service fee for all transfers. If you are unable to make it to Saturday packet pickup, email us before Friday so that we can make a new bib number and assign a new chip.

💲 Pricing

• Marathon: $75 Early Bird - before 5/19/25
• Half Marathon: $90 from 5/19/25 to 7/13/25
• 5K: $105 from 7/14/25 to 9/10/25
• Late Registration: $120 from 9/11/25 to 9/14/25

📦 T-Shirt and Packet Pickup

• You can pick up race packets from 1 pm to 6 pm on Saturday, September 13th, at the Hampton Inn (1860 S. Burlington Blvd) in Burlington.
• Day of Race Packet Pickup: Race packets can be picked up on the morning of the race at Burlington-Edison High School from 6:45 am until 8:00 am.

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📞 Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at skagitsflatsmarathon@gmail.com

🏁 Course Details

Flat and fast rural course through the Skagit Valley. The marathon is a Boston qualifier with a certification course number of USATF # WA21009RMB. The half marathon is also certified with a course number of USATF # WA19017RMB. The race start is on Victoria Street on the south side of Burlington Edison High School.

🗺️ Course Narrative

Start on Victoria Street just west of the gym and make a left on Norris street. Continue under I-5, go straight at the stop sign, and after about 1 mile take a right on Pulver. Go straight through the next stop sign at Josh Wilson and then make a left on Maiben. Right on Avon-Allen, then a left on Benson. After about a mile and a half the full marathon turns off to the right (North) on Thomas road. The half continues about three quarters of a mile to a turnaround point and returns via the same route.

🛑 Course Closure

The course will be open for 6 hours. All participants must finish the race in 6 hours. Runners and walkers who have not finished by 2:15 pm will be responsible for their own safety.

🍉 Aid Stations

There will be full-service aid stations located along the course. There will also be water stations near miles 12 and 18 at the last two full marathon turnaround points.

🚻 Porta Potties

We will have porta potties along the course, located adjacent to the aid stations.

🚑 Medical Support

Volunteers will be riding the course with cell phones. Cell phones will also be located at the aid stations.

📋 Rules and Regulations

• Time Limit: You must be able to complete the course in 6 hours.
• Health: You must be in good health and physically prepared to undertake the challenges of a marathon or half marathon.
• Registration: Event bib numbers are required for participation. Participants must fasten their bibs to the front of their shirts.
• Course Conduct: No strollers, skateboards, dogs or inline skates will be allowed on the course.

👩‍👦 Walkers Welcome

The Skagit Flats Marathon/Half/5K welcomes walkers! However, individuals with a 16+ minute pace are recommended to consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle.

❓ FAQ

Are baby joggers or strollers allowed in the race?
Because the races are run on the shoulder and edge of county roads and are not closed to traffic, baby joggers and strollers are not allowed.

What about headphones?
All participants will need to listen for traffic as well as instructions from course officials.

Will the race be chip-timed?
Yes, with both starting and finishing mats.

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