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RACE DATE – SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

 

Run for a Day, Play for the Weekend

Whidbey Island is the perfect island weekend getaway where you can leave the city behind. Just north of Seattle, nestled up in Washington State’s Puget Sound is Whidbey Island. As a destination vacation playground for many, the island provides a vehicle accessible getaway from the busier mainland. Providing picturesque ocean views and tranquil farmland, the full marathon and half marathon courses promise to be scenic from country back roads to waterfront coastlines, snow-capped mountains and rolling hills.

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SALISH SEA ROAD RACE SERIES

The Whidbey Island Marathon (September 12) has partnered with the Capital City Marathon, and the North Olympic Marathon to form the Salish Sea Road Race Series.

All series participants who complete 2 or 3 races (any distance either in person or virtually) will receive commemorative Salish Sea Running Series apparel at the last event of the series including series finish medals and other swag.

Individuals are automatically entered in the series after registering for one of the 3 partner races. After registering for any of these events, series participants receive “partner event” discounts to the other events. Each discount will be 15% off and you will receive the discount code once you’ve registered at full price for the first. Discounts will be given on any race distance each has to offer. Your discount will be sent with the confirmation email of the event you registered for.

Whidbey Island Marathon, Capital City Marathon and North Olympic Discovery Marathon, combining efforts to provide the best road running (and walking) experiences in Western Washington!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the 2021 Covid/Safety Guidelines?

As the state’s “Safe Return to Running” guidelines continue to update, we will continue to update our race guidelines based on local and state guidelines.

As of right now (April 1, 2021), we are hopeful that enough Washingtonians and US Population will be vaccinated to allow no restrictions for the Sept. 12 race.

Currently – we will not have you select a “wave” start time as we are confident restrictions will ease. You will be required to enter your “per-mile pace” as we may still need to start participants in separate corrals spaced apart, which we will assign corrals based on your estimated per-mile pace.

As of today, we do still expect that as a participant you will still be required to follow the below guidelines:

– spaced out / distanced participants per shuttle
– Masks required before your race and after you finish
– Participants “grab” their own cup of water as they pass hydration stations along all routes
– Spacing and social distancing
– Limited spectators at the finish area

These guidelines will continuously change as state guidelines change. To see the current guidelines either visit the Washington Governor’s website or check back here periodically.

Is there a time limit for the Full Marathon or Half Marathon?
The full mull marathon has a 6 hour course time limit and the half marathon has a 4:30 time limit. If you are unable to make certain check points by the time needed to meet the six-hour limit, we will pick you up and move you forward to the next check point, and average your current pace time accordingly to add to your overall finish time. Please allow us to do this as we have to meet road closure opening times.

What timing device will be used?
A disposable chip will be used for official times. Gun start time will be used for prize money. There will be split timing mats throughout the courses.

What is the minimum age to participate in the Marathon? Half Marathon?
All athletes in the Full Marathon must be 16 years old or older. If you are younger than 16 and would like to participate in the Full Marathon, please have a parent or guardian contact us with this request.

There is no age limit for the Half Marathon.

Will bikes, skates and dogs be allowed?

No, in accordance with USATF rules, these items will not be allowed on any course.

Is there a Pace Team?

Yes! We are pleased to announce the Super Pacers based in Tacoma, WA will be pacing both the full marathon and half marathon in 2020 (See times below). Interested in learning more about the pace group and/or meeting your pacer? Visit the Super Pacers information booth at the pre-race expo on September 12 while you pick up your race essentials.

Marathon – 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00

Half Marathon – 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30

Where will the bathrooms be located?
Portable toilets will be located at each start line, at every water/aid station approximately 3 miles apart along the course and at the finish line.

How do I know if I am registered?
You will receive a confirmation email after you registered. If you didn’t receive that confirmation email or are unsure if you are registered, please shoot us an email through the CONTACT US page.

I can’t participate, what are my options?
Unfortunately, we do not offer a refund after registering to participate in the Whidbey Island Marathon or surrounding events. We will allow participants to change race categories prior to the race, transfer their race entry to a friend* or defer their entry to the following year. If you would like to take advantage of any of these options, please email us through the CONTACT US page with your request.

*If transferring to a friend, please provide the following: Name, Address, Phone Number, Birthdate, Email, Shirt Size, Emergency Contact & Cell Phone Number.

If I’m registered for the Full Marathon can I switch to the Half, 10k or 5k?
Yes – We are happy to switch you from one event to another. You will be charged the difference if you are going up in distance but there will be no refunds for downgrading from a longer distance to a shorter distance. If you’d like to switch distances, please pick up your bib at the expo and bring it to the help desk where we will make the change.

Can I pick up my packet on Race Day?
Yes, all packets will be available up until 15 minutes before the start of your race at your respective start line, AND all shirts will be available at the finish line after your race.

What is the average temperature on Whidbey Island?
It is usually slightly overcast to sunny on race day with temperatures ranging on average from 51 degrees up to 66 degrees. It is Washington and it is the spring time. It could be colder and it could be windy and/or rainy – Please check the forecast before starting your run and dress accordingly.

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