Bellingham Bay Marathon

Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026The 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 PickupDate: Saturday – September 19, 2026Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pmLocation: 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 PickupDate: Sunday – Sept. 20, 2026Time: 5:45am – 15 minutes prior to event start timeLocations:            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 Begins7:30AM – Full Marathon & Full  Marathon Relay Start – At Lummi Nation School*9:00AM – Half Marathon Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square9:15AM – 10K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square9:30AM – 5K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square10:00AM – 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               $155Marathon Relay (per team)                 $180               $215                $235               $260               $3001/2 Marathon                                      $80                 $90                  $100               $115               $13010K Run/Walk                                     $35                 $40                  $45                 $50                 $605K 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