Skagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k

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

Run the Valley with Skagit Runners

• Course Type: Our marathon course is the flattest Boston qualifier in all of Washington state!
• Registration: Limited to 800, so be sure to register soon for one of the best small-town marathons in the state!

Event Details

• 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)
• Chip Timing: We will be using chip timing by Northwest Endurance Events for all three races.

Discounts

• 5k Only: Automatic age-based STUDENT discount for ages 18 or younger.
• Military Discount: Active Duty Military, Veterans, & First Responders use code: FREEDOM for discount at check out.

Logistics

• Personal Gear: No gear check. Parking area considered relatively safe.
• Weather: Typically mild: average low 46° F, high 64° F.
• Race Results: Live results can be obtained at Chronokeep.com.
• Post Race: Finishers receive a medal, food, and water at the finish line.

Race Changes and Fees

• Changing Races: Switch between races must be completed before packet pickup ends on Saturday.
• Pricing:
  • Marathon: $65 Early Bird, up to $110
  • Half Marathon: $45 Early Bird, up to $75
  • 5K: $30 Early Bird, up to $45

Packet Pickup

• T-Shirt and Packet Pickup: Saturday, September 12th from 12 pm to 5 pm at Skagit Running Company, 724 S 1st St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
• Day of Race Pickup: 6:45 am until 8:00 am at Burlington-Edison High School.

Course Information

• Overview: Flat and fast rural course through the Skagit Valley.
• Course Certification: Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier.
• Aid Stations: Full-service aid stations and porta potties available along the course.
• Medical Support: Volunteers with cell phones available on the course.

Rules and Regulations

• Time Limit: All participants must finish in 6 hours.
• Health Requirement: Must be physically prepared for the race.
• Equipment: Bibs must be worn: strollers, dogs, and inline skates not permitted.
• Traffic: Runners must yield to vehicles and stay to the left side of the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Strollers: Not allowed due to road conditions.
• Headphones: Discouraged for safety: low volume permitted.
• Chip Timing: Yes, with both starting and finishing mats.
• Volunteering: Open to non-club members: contact race director.

Contact Information

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

For more details, visit the Skagit Flats Marathon registration page.