Runners will face temperatures starting at 38°F and rising to 62°F by the finish. With light winds from the WNW at 7 mph and humidity around 75%, conditions are favorable. Runners should dress in layers for the start and consider pacing conservatively as temperatures rise through the race.

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The Deception Pass Marathon and Half Marathon follow coastal and forest single-track on the north end of Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington, crossing the Deception Pass Bridge. The men's course record is 3:08:45, set by Richard Lockwood in 2023; the women's course record is 3:45:29, set by Gina Slaby in 2016. Both distances start and finish near the Cranberry Lake picnic shelter in Deception Pass State Park.

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Race weekend

Saturday, March 16

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2024 Deception Pass Marathon?

The 2024 Deception Pass Marathon will be held on Saturday March 16, 2024.

Is the Deception Pass Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Deception Pass Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Deception Pass Marathon?

The time limit for the Deception Pass Marathon is 8 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2024 Deception Pass Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 66°F and a low of 37°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

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47°F

L:44° H:51°

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20%

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2024 Deception Pass Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	38°/52°	-	41°
2023 Deception Pass Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain. 2023	41°/45°	-	38°
2022 Deception Pass Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2022	42°/49°	-	36°
2021 Deception Pass Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2021	41°/47°	-	31°
2020 Deception Pass Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2020	40°/49°	-	34°
2019 Deception Pass Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2019	49°/50°	Light	43°
2018 Deception Pass Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2018	48°/51°	Light	45°
2017 Deception Pass Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	46°/52°	-	37°
2016 Deception Pass Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	47°/51°	-	44°
2015 Deception Pass Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2015	54°/61°	-	55°