
From the Organizer
The Poulsbo Half Marathon/10k has a beautiful new loop course that takes you through "Little Norway". It will feature chip timing, a participant's shirt, finisher's medal, and free race photo downloads for all participants. The beautiful course will start and finish at Liberty Bay Waterfront Park and go through downtown Poulsbo.
Race Website for more details
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Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bremerton, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,962
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
PAE
Seattle Paine Field International Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
118
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k
Oct 4, 2026