Rock Solid Marathon

Coupeville, United States • 28 Feb 2026

Event details

The second annual Rock Solid Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Coupeville, Washington on Whidbey Island. The race start and finish are at the Captain Whidbey Inn, located at 2072 Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville, WA 98239. Registration prices listed are $125 for the marathon and $95 for the half marathon. Registration closes February 21, 2026. At the time of this listing there are 24 marathon spots and 47 half marathon spots remaining.

  • Rock Solid Marathon
  • Rock Solid Half Marathon

Course and facilities

The courses use coastal roads, trails, and island roads. Runners follow Madrona Way into Coupeville, cross the island toward Ebey's Landing, and run through the Kettles Trail System. The half marathon returns to the Captain Whidbey Inn. The marathon includes several miles on natural beach, meandering country roads on Whidbey Island, and a final stretch along Penn Cove back to the finish. Course maps and event details are available.

All entrants receive a custom race t-shirt and a finisher medal. The Captain Whidbey Inn serves as race headquarters, offers discounted rooms, and will host a pre-race breakfast and a celebratory dinner. All event profits will be donated to The Rock Solid Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Rock Solid Marathon
Half Marathon
Rock Solid Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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