Bellingham Bay Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a temperature range from 46°F at the start to a maximum of 65°F by the finish. With light winds at 5 mph, conditions will be mostly favorable, but humidity at 86% will require adjustments in pacing. The tailwind from miles 2-5 and 10-15 will aid performance, while headwinds in miles 13, 20, and 23-24 may challenge runners. Staying hydrated and pacing conservatively in the warmer final miles is essential.
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Race Info
Bellingham Bay Marathon follows Bellingham Bay in Bellingham, Washington, with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K options on race weekend. The course starts near Gooseberry Point on a bluff above the bay, crosses farmland and waterfront greenways, and finishes downtown at Depot Market Square. BBM is a Boston Marathon qualifier and all its courses are USATF-certified. Founded in 2007 by the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, the race gives 100% of net proceeds to Whatcom County youth nonprofits, including the swim team and the Whatcom Football Club Rangers. Wikipedia
