Race the Reserve Whidbey Island

Coupeville, United States • 9 Aug 2025

Race the Reserve is a scenic running event held in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, Washington. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or a virtual race of any distance. The course offers a unique experience traversing Ebey's Prairie and Crockett Prairie within Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, featuring panoramic views of Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca.

Runners enjoy vistas of Mount Baker, the North Cascades, Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier, and the San Juan Islands. The route includes seaside bluffs, forests, dirt and paved trails, and fertile prairies. The event supports safe and sober graduation activities for local high school seniors and is USATF sanctioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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