Oak Harbor, WA
Sunday, April 26, 2026
5 Stars from 1 Reviews
Don't waste months of training only to run the wrong pace.
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Race Dates
2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: HillyRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 45°F (7°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 94.94Race Size
2026: 233 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 1.7%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 57°F (14°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
46°F (8°C) |
PR Score |
94.88 |
Course Score |
94.93 |
The Whidbey Island Marathon was the 277th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 228th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 1.7% of Whidbey Island Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 2.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Whidbey Island Marathon ranked 384th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 199th so far in 2026. In Washington, it ranked 22nd in 2025 and 10th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Whidbey Island Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Whidbey Island Marathon has a Course Score of 94.94, ranking it as the 433rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 25th fastest marathon course in Washington.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Whidbey Island Marathon a PR Score of 94.94. The PR Score ranks the Whidbey Island Marathon as the 423rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 25th best marathon for a PR in Washington.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Whidbey Island Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Washington for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 442 feet (134m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
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