Last Chance Marathon and Half Marathon
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Dec 31, 2026 - Thursday
Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
This is your Last Chance to run a 1/2 marathon or full marathon this year! The 1/2 marathon course is an out and back, and the full marathon course is the same out and back course twice, starting at Fairhaven Park Pavilion. Course is subject to change if trail conditions mandate.
This trail has spectacular views and very few hills, just enough hills to make it interesting, and break up the flat sections. It may snow this time of the year, so plan accordingly. The majority of this trail is covered with a canopy of trees, which deflects some of the rain or snow, but this also means it doesn’t heat as fast as an open course would.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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