Sunday, September 24, 2023 • Bellingham, WA • Course Map
Open to both runners and walkers, this year’s Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K promises to be a beautifully scenic race along the city’s waterfront, as the event takes participants on an out-and-back loop course southward from the Hotel Bellwether along the shores of the Bay, and back again to the hotel for the finish.
Starting around sea level and flat for the first three miles, the race becomes hilly around miles 4 and 5, after which the course reaches its lowest point — near sea level — around miles 8 and 9, and then again as runners near the mile 11 marker.
Run mostly along paved surfaces, the race also takes runners along city running and walking trails and features views of the nearby San Juan Islands and Mount Baker. Outdoor activity is a favorite pastime for residents across the city, whose natural beauty and topography accommodates running, hiking, paddling, canoeing, and cycling in all seasons.
The half marathon is open to a maximum of 2,100 entrants, so runners who are thinking of taking part in the race are encouraged to sign up early. There’s a 4 1/2 hour course time limit for the half marathon, which is USATF (USA Track & Field) certified.
Race Weather & Climate
Located in the northeast corner of Washington state, just over 90 miles north of Seattle, Bellingham typically sees mild to moderately warm weather in September, which has brought record temperatures here as low as 37°F (in 1996) and as high as 84°F (in 1986).
On race day (Sept. 24), the average low is 49ºF and the average high is 65ºF.
Past Results
- 2022 Results
- 2019 Bellingham Bay Half Marathon Results
- 2018 Bellingham Bay Half Marathon Results
- 2017 Bellingham Bay Half Marathon Results
- 2016 Bellingham Bay Half Marathon Results
- 2015 Bellingham Bay Half Marathon Results
- 2014 Bellingham Bay Half Marathon Results
- 2013 Bellingham Bay Half Marathon Results
Course Map
See the race route map for the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon here.
Starting Time
9:00 AM
Fees
- $55 – $80 for the half marathon
- $90 – $110 for the full marathon
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2023 running of the Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K race, register online at Enmotive.com here.
Official Race Website
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