6 running and walking events in Anacortes, Washington
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Anacortes
6 events in Anacortes-
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the Mardi Gras celebration Sunset Loop Half 13.1, 2.2, 4.4, 6.6, 8.8, 11 mile road race in beautiful Anacortes Washington with beautiful views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Grab a running buddy and compete for the Mardi Gras beads. Each lap you will get a set of beads! Good Luck!
Event details and schedule
There is plenty of parking at Washington Park. The Loop is closed to traffic during the event 8 am to 10 am. Don't miss the excitement of Sammamish Running. Register today and get half off. Used Code 'Seahawks'!
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Anacortes Women’s Wellness Run is a new annual event honoring the strength, well-being and ethos of
women. The race begins at waterfront Anacortes Seafarer’s Park. The event includes a 1k for kids 13 and
younger with start times by age. The main event is a 5k run/walk around the Cap Sante Marina. Anacortes
invites all ages and genders to lace up, move and connect.
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Join us for our first EVER Annie Curtis Community Run!
Railroad surveyor Amos Bowman and his beloved wife Annie Bowman (maiden name Curtis) first arrived on Fidalgo Island in 1877.
Amos Bowman saw the sight as the “New York of the West” and encouraged business and industry to utilize its deep-water harbor and railroad. A post office was established in 1877 then in 1891 the city was officially incorporated. The name…. Anacortes (after Annie-Curtis!)
Amos must have really loved Annie to name a whole town after her. And what better way to celebrate their love and the special town they founded than to join us on a free community 5K route highlighting and touring beautiful downtown Anacortes!?
We will begin at the Depot Arts and Community Center which is a Historic Train Depot - locally known simply as “The Depot." We will then head out along the marina waterfront to the foot of Cap Sante, circle back through scenic downtown neighborhoods past historic homes, through the intricate stone-work of Causland Park, under the Anacortes welcome arch, along a short section of local favorite Tommy Thompson Trail (watch for otters), around the Seafarers Memorial, back along the marina waterfront, past the Annie Curtis sculpture, alongside the WT Preston snag boat and Maritime Heritage Museum and end up back at the The Depot.
Post run, we will celebrate our accomplishment with community, refreshments, and giveaways at the locally famous Rockfish Grill. Rockfish Grill will be providing 10% off food and beverages for this event (thank you Rockfish)!
Anacortes is such a magical place. We hope to make this a fun community event enjoyed by all. All paces and friendly furry friend's welcome. We can’t wait to run with you!
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at 8:45 AMSee full details
Every runner receives a full Santa Suit for the run! Yes, that's right. EVERYONE will run in a Santa Suit.
Join other runners all dressed as Santa and run a 5k in beautiful Anacortes WA.
Family Discount!!! Register 3 or more runners on same account and save $5.00 per runner!!!!
December 6, 2025 9am Start
Pick Up Bibs and Santa Suits in Anacortes:
Dec 4 and 5 from 5-7pm at the Anacortes Rockfish Grill beer garden!! Enjoy the happy hour from 3-6. Rockfish Address is 320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes WA 98221 (beer garden is the tent behind the restaurant)
Race Day Pick up ($3) is for out of the area runners. (You can pick up your Bib and Santa suit from 7-8am day of race.) If you can make the pick up on the 4th and 5th, we'd love it.
Every registration will help fund the Anacortes High School Cross Country Team!!!
5k Run of Santas in Anacortes WA.
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Group start-with Christmas Carols
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Cookies, Coffee, Hot Cocoa and treats
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timed
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finishers medal
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Prize!!!!- 1 Gallon of delicious Eggnog for first male and female across the finish line
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Beat the Elves. Compete against two elves (Anacortes High School XC runners) staring 5 minutes after you. Every elf beating Santa gets a sticker.
The Course is a beautiful flat 5k around Cap Sante Marina.
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Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 97 members.
[email protected] +1 360-293-0673