Whidbey’s bridge crossing and separate full-marathon start
The 2026 route begins north of Deception Pass Bridge, then travels through farmland and the Silver Lake area towards Oak Harbor. Its finish is on the Windjammer Park waterfront. Use that as historical orientation, and check the next edition’s map before arranging start transport or supporter stops.
The older instructions require marathon runners to clear the first 2.5 miles, including Highway 20, within forty-five minutes of the 07:00 start. Participants outside that window are moved off the highway. This illustrates why an intermediate traffic deadline can matter before the overall finish limit; confirm the new rules and assess them realistically rather than relying only on a predicted final time.
The organizer encourages a start shuttle and says there is no race parking at Bowman Bay or return service to that start. Verify the current pickup plan before deciding where to leave a vehicle. The shorter races start at the finish-area park, so their arrival instructions would send a full-marathon runner to the wrong place.
The city explicitly warns that the entire course is not closed. Follow marshals and designated running areas, and do not assume bridge traffic control extends to every road. Check the next aid and cutoff schedule, practise carrying familiar supplies, and give supporters the actual finish location. The existing six-hour limit and other operational times remain 2026 references until the organizer publishes the next programme.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before committing to a race-day schedule.