Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run

Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run

The event takes place at Fort Ebey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington on February 14-15, 2026. Marathon and half marathon distances are scheduled for February 14; the 10k and 5k are scheduled for February 15. The start area is at the Gun Battery picnic area on bluff-top trails with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. Parking is in the state park and requires a Discover Pass; a one-day pass is available at park pay stations for $10 and annual passes are available for about $30-35. The ferry route from Mukilteo to Clinton provides access from the south; the ferry ride is approximately 20 minutes and the drive from Clinton to the park is about 50 minutes.

Course, aid stations, and logistics

Courses are mostly rolling and wind through forested kettle depressions with some tighter twists and turns. Trail surfaces are described as generally a bit smoother than typical for the region. All courses include a stretch along a bluff-top waterfront trail.

• 5 km - single clockwise loop in the western park, about 660' elevation gain, no aid stations
• 10 km - single clockwise loop, about 1320' elevation gain, one aid station at 3.3 miles
• Half Marathon - goes further east, about 2800' elevation gain, two aid stations at 4.9 and 9.9 miles
• Marathon - repeats the half marathon loop, about 5550' elevation gain, five aid stations at 4.9, 10.0, 13.3, 17.8, 22.9 miles

Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, and various carbohydrate or salty foods such as bars, gels, cookies, chips, bagels, candy, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and bananas. Online registration closes February 12, 2026; limited event-day registration may be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.