Whidbey Island Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady finish
Runners will face a cool start at 39°F, warming to 56°F by the end. Winds will be gentle at 9 mph from the SW, providing a slight tailwind throughout. With humidity at 71%, hydration will be key, and runners should pace conservatively to maintain energy for a strong finish.
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Race Info
The Whidbey Island Marathon starts at Bowman Bay Boat Launch and crosses the Deception Pass Bridge, the only marathon course in Washington State that closes the bridge to vehicle traffic for runners. The marathon finishes at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. The event also includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K kids run, all starting and finishing at Windjammer Park. The marathon and half marathon are USATF-certified and the marathon qualifies for the Boston Marathon. Source
