BBM + WIM Race Bundles!
New This Year!
Register for both Bellingham Bay Marathon and Whidbey Island Marathon, save 10% off both registration fees.
During your registration process, select the "bundle" option, choose your race distances and save.
Training for the Bellingham Bay 1/2 Marathon but need a training run? Whidbey Island Marathon's 10K is perfect! Sign up for both, save 10% when you register.
Have 2 marathon runs in you... join us for both - Save 10%!
10Ks are your distance? Do both races - Save 10%! Mix and match any distances during registration and you'll save 10% off both races instantly.
This northwest race package is the perfect way to participate in two of the most scenic races around the sound. With mountain views and oceanside running, these are the perfect compliment to all runners, walkers and adventure seekers to add to their 2026 race calendars.
Events
Marathon Walkers/Early Starters
Marathon
Marathon - Relay
Half Marathon
Event Description
Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026
The Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K are a group of races designed by runners for runners and walkers. Founded in 2007 by the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, BBM delivers a fun, highly personal, authentic race experience. 100% of net proceeds benefit Whatcom County youth non-profit organizations, the Whatcome Football Club Rangers & Bellingham Bay Swim Team.
Event Schedule & Information
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday – September 19, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Bellingham Cruise Terminal – 425 Harris Ave, Bellingham WA 98225
--Late Registration (Credit/Debit only, no cash or checks accepted)
*To save time, register via your smart phone at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org
--Packet Pickup & Information
--Need to change race distances or transfer race entry? You can do it here!
--Picking up a friend's packet? This IS allowed, you just need to know their name, just let them know ahead of time
Day of Race Packet Pickup
Date: Sunday – Sept. 20, 2026
Time: 5:45am – 15 minutes prior to event start time
Locations:
Marathon – Start Line at Lummi Nation School (5:45am – 7:30am)
Half | 10K | 5K – At Start Line, Located at Depot Market Square
Event Day Timeline
6:00AM – Full Marathon Packet Pickup Begins For Marathon, Relay & Early Starters
(All Marathon Events Packet Pick happens ONLY at Marathon Start Line)
7:00AM – Half Marathon/10K/5K Packet Pickup Begins
6:45AM – Marathon Early Start Walkers Begins
7:30AM – Full Marathon & Full Marathon Relay Start – At Lummi Nation School*
9:00AM – Half Marathon Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square
9:15AM – 10K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square
9:30AM – 5K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square
10:00AM – Finish Line Celebration featuring live music, beer garden and more!
*Full Marathon Run is a point-to-point race starting at Lummi Nation School (2334 Lummi View Dr, 98226) and finishing at Depot Market Square
Price Increase Schedule
Thru 5/8 5/9 - 7/10 7/11 - 8/21 8/22 - 9/18 9/19 - 9/20
Marathon & Early Walkers $100 $110 $120 $140 $155
Marathon Relay (per team) $180 $215 $235 $260 $300
1/2 Marathon $80 $90 $100 $115 $130
10K Run/Walk $35 $40 $45 $50 $60
5K Run/Walk $30 $35 $40 $45 $50
For more information regarding the the Bellingham Bay Marathon - Please visit our event website at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org
Contact Form
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Event Location
1100 Railroad Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225 US
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