Deception Pass 50K Fall
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Deception Pass Fall 2026
Deception Pass 50K, 26.2M trail marathon, 25K and a kids 1K take place at Deception Pass State Park in Oak Harbor, WA on November 7 and 8, 2026. The courses run along coastal bluffs, steep cliffs and dense forest, cover most of the park, and cross Deception Pass Bridge twice. Runners encounter sea level sections, higher bluff sections and a mix of paved park roads and mostly single track trails that are often rocky or rooty. There is about one mile of pavement at the start and additional short paved sections; the 50K and 26.2M include two roughly 1.5 mile paved stretches on Cornet Bay Road.
Distances and key race data:
- 50K : 4,200 ft gain and loss, 4 aid stations, cutoff about 9+ hours.
- 26.2M : 3,650 ft gain and loss, 3 aid stations, cutoff about 9+ hours.
- 25K : 2,600 ft gain and loss, 1 aid station, cutoff 6 hours.
- 1K kids : 100 ft gain and loss, no aid stations.
Aid stations offer water, electrolyte drink, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit, snacks and basic first aid items. Drop bags are allowed at Bowman Bay for all distance and additionally at Cornet for the 50K and 26.2M. An early start option is available for 50K and 26.2M participants who expect to need roughly 7.5 hours or more to finish. Parking requires a Discover Pass and there is no overnight parking at the start area. Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome. A post race gathering includes pizza, local beer and cider and music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
