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Race the Reserve Whidbey Island

Date
August 8, 2026
Distance
Race the Reserve 5k · Race the Reserve 10k · Race the Reserve Half Marathon & more
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From the Organizer

Set in Coupeville, WA, on beautiful Whidbey Island, this race will offer you amazing views and course like no other. Runners will begin their adventure on the south side of the seaport community of Coupeville. You will have the unique opportunity to traverse both Ebey's Prairie and Crockett Prairie within Ebey's Landing National Historic Preserve offering spectacular, panoramic ocean and prairie farmland views. Across the pastoral landscape in the Reserve and vast waterways of Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet and the Straits of Juan de Fuca, runners will be met with sweeping vistas that include Mount Baker, the North Cascades, the Olympic Mountains and Peninsula, Mount Rainier and the San Juan Islands.  If you are lucky, you will catch a glimpse of the ferries running between Coupeville and Port Townsend as you skirt the shores of Admiralty Inlet. A combination of dramatic seaside bluffs, dense forest, dirt and paved trails and fertile prairies offers a unique location and opportunity for competitive running in the first (1978) of only three historical reserves in the country.

This event supports graduation week activities and a safe and sober graduation night for the 2027 Seniors from Coupeville HS.

Register by July 12th, 2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

**This event is USATF Sanctioned

Events

Race the Reserve 5k8:30 AMRegister →
Race the Reserve 10k8:30 AMRegister →
Race the Reserve Half Marathon8 AMRegister →
Virtual Race (any distance)7 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

71°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

13%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Coupeville 1 S, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:56 AMSunset 8:38 PMDaylight 14h 42m

Host City

About Coupeville, WA

Population

1,934

as of 2023

Elevation

59 ft

Nearest Airport

FRD

Friday Harbor Airport · 26 mi

Major Hub

SEA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 56 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

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Race
Race the Reserve Whidbey Island
Date
August 8, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Race the Reserve Whidbey Island?
Race the Reserve Whidbey Island is a running race held in Coupeville, Washington on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Race the Reserve Whidbey Island?
Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Coupeville, Washington at ** Race Day Packet Pickup and Race Start, Coupeville Elementary School, Coupeville, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Race the Reserve Whidbey Island?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Race the Reserve Whidbey Island

Aug 8, 2026

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