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Race the Reserve Whidbey Island

Name: Race the Reserve Whidbey Island
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Coupeville

Coupeville, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Race the Reserve - Whidbey Island

Race the Reserve is a road running event held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, on Whidbey Island and through Ebey’s National Historical Reserve. The event offers multiple distances.

Half Marathon
10K
5K

The course travels hilly terrain and offers scenic views of the island and the reserve. The event appears with a USATF event listing. Race photos and results are published after the event.

Proceeds from the event support safe and sober graduation activities for the Coupeville High School Class of 2027. The event takes place in Coupeville and is associated with local community activities and attractions, including the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival, Penn Cove mussels, and the town’s historic waterfront. Information about registration, directions, and sponsors is provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Coupeville

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Race the Reserve Half Marathon

10 km

Race the Reserve 10k

5 km

Race the Reserve 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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