Bellingham Bay Marathon 2025 returns on September 21, 2025, delivering breathtaking Pacific Northwest views across a variety of race formats: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, full marathon, and a marathon relay. The point-to-point full marathon begins at Lummi Nation School, travels through scenic bayside and urban trails, and concludes at Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham. The other distances follow looped routes starting and finishing at Depot Market Square, showcasing the waterfront, wooded greenways, and Bellingham’s vibrant cityscape. Organized by the Bellingham Bay Swim Team since 2007, the race donates all net proceeds to local youth-focused non-profits. Known for its community energy, excellent course support, Boston-qualifying status, and festive finish line, it remains a favorite for local and visiting runners alike.
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The scenic Bellingham Bay Marathon, a Boston‑qualifier organized by Pacific Multisports for the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, begins at 7:30 AM PDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a point‑to‑point route starting at Lummi Nation School near Gooseberry Point and finishing at Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham, Washington.
Teams of 2–5 runners share the marathon course in 5 legs, passing exchange points every ~5–6 miles, on the same scenic point-to-point route. Organized by Pacific Multisports, it begins at 7:30 AM PDT on September 21, 2025, starting at Lummi Nation School and finishing in downtown Bellingham.
Hosted by the same team, the Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM PDT on September 21, 2025, from Depot Market Square, offering a mostly USATF‑certified waterfront course with views of Bellingham Bay and the North Cascades.
Also organized by Pacific Multisports, the 10K starts at 9:45 AM PDT on September 21, 2025 at Depot Market Square, providing a walker‑friendly version of the scenic half marathon loop along the bay.
The 5K, designed for both runners and walkers, begins at 10:05 AM PDT on September 21, 2025 at Depot Market Square, and is also organized by Pacific Multisports, offering a relaxed bayfront course celebrating community participation.
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FAQs
What is the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
How long is the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
Where does the Bellingham Bay Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
The scenic Bellingham Bay Marathon, a Boston‑qualifier organized by Pacific Multisports for the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, begins at 7:30 AM PDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a point‑to‑point route starting at Lummi Nation School near Gooseberry Point and finishing at Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham, Washington.
The Bellingham Bay Marathon is 42km long.
The Bellingham Bay Marathon takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
The Bellingham Bay Marathon elevation gain is 224 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
The scenic Bellingham Bay Marathon, a Boston‑qualifier organized by Pacific Multisports for the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, begins at 7:30 AM PDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a point‑to‑point route starting at Lummi Nation School near Gooseberry Point and finishing at Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham, Washington.
How long is the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
The Bellingham Bay Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Bellingham Bay Marathon take place?
The Bellingham Bay Marathon takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
The Bellingham Bay Marathon elevation gain is 224 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
How long is the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
Where does the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
Teams of 2–5 runners share the marathon course in 5 legs, passing exchange points every ~5–6 miles, on the same scenic point-to-point route. Organized by Pacific Multisports, it begins at 7:30 AM PDT on September 21, 2025, starting at Lummi Nation School and finishing in downtown Bellingham.
The Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay is 42km long.
The Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
The Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay elevation gain is 224 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
Teams of 2–5 runners share the marathon course in 5 legs, passing exchange points every ~5–6 miles, on the same scenic point-to-point route. Organized by Pacific Multisports, it begins at 7:30 AM PDT on September 21, 2025, starting at Lummi Nation School and finishing in downtown Bellingham.
How long is the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
The Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay is 42km long.
Where does the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay take place?
The Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
The Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay elevation gain is 224 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay Marathon Relay?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
How long is the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
Where does the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
Hosted by the same team, the Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM PDT on September 21, 2025, from Depot Market Square, offering a mostly USATF‑certified waterfront course with views of Bellingham Bay and the North Cascades.
The Bellingham Bay Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Bellingham Bay Half Marathon takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
The Bellingham Bay Half Marathon elevation gain is 176 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
Hosted by the same team, the Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM PDT on September 21, 2025, from Depot Market Square, offering a mostly USATF‑certified waterfront course with views of Bellingham Bay and the North Cascades.
How long is the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
The Bellingham Bay Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon take place?
The Bellingham Bay Half Marathon takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
The Bellingham Bay Half Marathon elevation gain is 176 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay 10K?
How long is the Bellingham Bay 10K?
Where does the Bellingham Bay 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay 10K?
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay 10K?
Also organized by Pacific Multisports, the 10K starts at 9:45 AM PDT on September 21, 2025 at Depot Market Square, providing a walker‑friendly version of the scenic half marathon loop along the bay.
The Bellingham Bay 10K is 10km long.
The Bellingham Bay 10K takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
The Bellingham Bay 10K elevation gain is 93 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay 10K?
Also organized by Pacific Multisports, the 10K starts at 9:45 AM PDT on September 21, 2025 at Depot Market Square, providing a walker‑friendly version of the scenic half marathon loop along the bay.
How long is the Bellingham Bay 10K?
The Bellingham Bay 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Bellingham Bay 10K take place?
The Bellingham Bay 10K takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay 10K?
The Bellingham Bay 10K elevation gain is 93 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay 5K?
How long is the Bellingham Bay 5K?
Where does the Bellingham Bay 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay 5K?
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay 5K?
The 5K, designed for both runners and walkers, begins at 10:05 AM PDT on September 21, 2025 at Depot Market Square, and is also organized by Pacific Multisports, offering a relaxed bayfront course celebrating community participation.
The Bellingham Bay 5K is 5km long.
The Bellingham Bay 5K takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
Runna classifies the Bellingham Bay 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bellingham Bay 5K?
The 5K, designed for both runners and walkers, begins at 10:05 AM PDT on September 21, 2025 at Depot Market Square, and is also organized by Pacific Multisports, offering a relaxed bayfront course celebrating community participation.
How long is the Bellingham Bay 5K?
The Bellingham Bay 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Bellingham Bay 5K take place?
The Bellingham Bay 5K takes place in Bellingham, WA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bellingham Bay 5K?
Runna classifies the Bellingham Bay 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Bellingham Bay 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bellingham Bay 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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