Bellingham Bay Marathon

Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026

The Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K are a group of races 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

Time: 5:45am – 15 minutes prior to event start time

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 For Marathon, Relay & Early Starters

(All Marathon Events Packet Pick happens ONLY at 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 featuring live music, beer garden and more!

*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

Be There with Bells On!

Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run.

Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also helping the Arthritis Foundation develop tools, resources, and opportunities to connect with each other. Together, we’re committed to conquering arthritis for good. Please join us!

For help or more information about Jingle Bell Run Bellingham, click HERE