Skagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k

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

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Race Start Time: 8:00 am Full and Half, 8:10 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.

Registration Information

• Capacity: Registration is limited to 800, so be sure to register soon!
• Discounts: 5k only-automatic age-based STUDENT discount for ages 18 or younger
• College Students: Currently enrolled COLLEGE STUDENTS can email Kiera at skagitrunnersrd@gmail.com for a 50% discount code for the 1/2 or Full marathon races
• Military Discount: Active Duty Military, Veterans, & First Responders-use code: FREEDOM for discount at check out

Course Information

• Type: Flat and fast rural course through the Skagit Valley.
• Certification: The marathon is a Boston qualifier with certification course numbers.
• Restrictions: Participants must finish within 6 hours: the course closes at 2:15 pm.
• Aid Stations: Full-service aid stations will be located along the course.

Post Race Activities

• Finishers Medal: All runners will receive a finishers medal.
• Refreshments: Water and food will be available for ALL finishers.
• Locker Rooms: High school locker rooms will be open for showers and changing.
• Live Results: Race results can be obtained at Chronokeep.com.

Packet Pickup

• Pick Up Location: Saturday, September 12th, at Skagit Running Company (12 pm to 5 pm).
• Day of Race Pickup: Available from 6:45 am until 8:00 am at Burlington-Edison High School.

Pricing

• Marathon:
  • Early Bird - before 5/19/26: $65
  • 5/19/26 to 7/13/26: $80
  • 7/14/26 to 9/12/26: $95
  • 9/13/26 to 9/13/26: $110
• Half Marathon:
  • Early Bird - before 5/19/26: $45
  • 5/19/26 to 7/13/26: $55
  • 7/14/26 to 9/12/26: $65
  • 9/13/26 to 9/13/26: $75
• 5K:
  • Early Bird - before 5/19/26: $30
  • 5/19/26 to 7/13/26: $30
  • 7/14/26 to 9/12/26: $30
  • 9/13/26 to 9/13/26: $40

Social Media & Contact

• Updates: Follow Skagit Runners-Run the Valley on Facebook or @skagitrunners_runthevalley on Instagram.
• Contact: If you have questions, contact the race director at skagitrunnersrd@gmail.com.
• Website: Visit skagitrunners.com.

More Information

For more details about the Skagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k, please visit the official race page: Skagit Flats Run The Valley.