Bellingham Bay Marathon
Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 for the Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. These races are 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
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 (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
*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