Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k

Anacortes, WA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Half Marathon5K

Entry is $32 now and rises to $34.50 after Aug 21, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k

The half marathon follows a lollipop-shaped route that loops around the point, with water views throughout and a stretch on private gravel road through Swinomish Tribal land that is normally off-limits to the public. The road runs well in regular shoes, and there are no significant climbs. Mt. Baker is visible on clear days.

Parking is in a grassy area near the start and finish, which is on the east side of the casino property. Bibs can be picked up on race morning before the start. Dogs are welcome at the start and finish area but cannot go out on the course.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

307finishers

1:15:28winner

2:19:51median

3:40:22cutoff

Top 3: Jakob VanDerWerff (1:15:28) · Matthew Sanchez (1:22:27) · Ethan Brouwer (1:23:20)

5K · 2025 results

188finishers

18:16winner

35:59median

1:18:00cutoff

Top 3: Jose Marcial (18:16) · Brandon Peden (21:24) · Malilybeth Benitez (21:28)

The Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles9/19/2026 08:00$75

5K9/19/2026 08:10$32

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Common Questions About the Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k

Will I finish last at the Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:19:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:40:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 307 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Anacortes Half Marathon & 5k?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:15:28 while the median finisher took 2:19:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.