Great Ferry Race

The Great Ferry Race will start at the ferry dock and run through the picturesque island. These are not technical trails, so you don’t need to be an experienced runner to complete this course, but be sure to train for the hills. There will be special registration discounts for athletes under 18, over 65 and residents of Bainbridge Island.

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Race Info

Online pre-registration ends the day before the race. This is a pretty unique course. It starts with a ferry ride and is a great combination of road running and trail running on a scenic island.

Awards will be given to the top 3 men and women and non-binary people in the overall standings. There will also be awards given in age group. No awards will be sent out after the race.

The organizers are committed to reducing waste and protecting the environment. That’s why the event is cup-less. Bainbridge Island typically has mild and sometimes warm temperatures in June, which is also one of the driest months of the year. On the race day, the average low temperature is 52ºF and the average high temperature is 71ºF.

Race Date

June 9, 2024.

Location

208 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA US 98110

Directions

Distances

  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)

Starting Time

  • 8:00 AM – half marathon

Entry Fees

  • $85 and up – half marathon

Course Map

You can find the course map and description here: orcarunning.com. About 3/4 of the course is on the road and 1/4 is on the trail. There is about 1,400 feet of elevation gain on the course. There will be 5 aid stations, evenly spaced throughout the course, with water, gels and electrolytes.

Registration

It will only take a few minutes to register for the Great Ferry Race at runsignup.com.

Official Race Website

Always visit the race’s website for the most accurate information: orcarunning.com.

Social Media

If you are looking for more details about this race, follow its page on Facebook.

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Related Events

If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in June.

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