Race the Reserve Half Marathon

Traverse the hills and scenic views of Whidbey Island and Ebey’s National Historical Reserve in this amazing race! It’s a great way to experience the beauty of Whidbey Island.

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Race Info

A combination of dramatic seaside bluffs, dense forests, dirt and paved trails, and fertile prairies offers a unique location and opportunity for competitive running in the first (1978) of only three designated historical reserves in the country.

First aid and water stations are located every 2-3 miles of the course and every 1-2 miles from the halfway point to the finish for half marathon runners. Marshals and certified flaggers were positioned throughout the course. The course is open to traffic; please exercise caution when traveling and crossing public streets and roads.

Awards were presented to the male and female winners of the half marathon, 10K run, and 5K run. All other registered participants receive a finisher’s medal and ribbon. Light refreshments are available for runners and walkers.

Race Date

August 10, 2024.

Location

Ebey’s Landing Rd,
Coupeville, WA 98239, US

Directions

Distances

  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 10K
  • 5K

Starting Time

  • 8:00 AM – half marathon
  • 8:30 AM – 10K
  • 8:30 AM – 5K

Entry Fees

  • $65 and up – half marathon
  • $40 and up – 10K
  • $30 and up – 5K

Course Map

Runners have the unique opportunity to traverse both Ebey’s Prairie and Crockett Prairie within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, offering spectacular panoramic ocean, mountain, and prairie farmland views. Across the pastoral landscape in the Reserve and the vast waterways of Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca, runners will be greeted with sweeping vistas that include Mount Baker, the North Cascades, the Olympic Mountains and Peninsula, Mount Rainier, and the San Juan Islands.

You can find the course map and description here: racethereserve.com.
The courses have the USA Track & Field (USATF) Course Certification.

Registration

Sign up today at runsignup.com and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Coupeville, Washington!

Official Race Website

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

Social Media

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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 August.

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