5 Mile Course
The race
You will be hard-pressed to find a race more beautiful than our Fidalgo Trail Run (or at least we think so)! This run takes place in Deception Pass State Park – the most-visited park in Washington – and weaves you through the forestlands, along the water, and over the Deception Pass Bridge; if you’re scared of heights, don’t look down.
All distances will enjoy multiple lollipops that bring you to the steep shorelines of Rosario, Lighthouse, and Lottie Points. Then the half-marathon course will wind through smooth forested trails around Pass Lake. Then runners will cross the famous Deception Pass Bridge before circling around and over the summit of Goose Rock. It’s then a long out and back to the sandy shores of West Beach, before trekking back across the Bridge and back to Bowman Bay. Marathon runners will get to complete this incredible loop twice!
This is a great run for the whole family to enjoy. The race starts and finishes at Bowman’s Bay, which is located on the water with a sandy beach and picnic area. While your family is enjoying the relaxing atmosphere, you can tackle a 5-mile, half, or full marathon run!
Want to race but can’t afford the entry fee? The Trail Mix Fund can help.
The course
Loops, lollipops, and ocean views. Rosario Head, the Lighthouse loop, and Lottie Point serve up miles of saltwater scenery out to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Distances
Kids Course Map
As part of our Woodland Speeders program, we offer free kid’s races at all of our events. Parents are welcome to run with their kiddos. You can register your child during the registration process for your own race, or sign them up later. Distances vary and are approximate, but we aim for about 1K in distance. See the schedule for start time.
The course for the kid’s race at Fidalgo is a gentle and easy; it’s about 0.6 miles and runs along a beachside bath at Bowman Bay. See below for map.
Interactive course maps
Registration
Online registration will close the Friday before the race at noon.
Prices
| Price from | 5 Mile | Half Marathon | Marathon |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2026 | $56 | $94 | $116 |
| June 1, 2027 | $61 | $104 | $126 |
| September 1, 2027 | $65 | $111 | $134 |
Kids races are free. Taxes and fees are added at checkout.
Youth and senior discount
Participants 22 and under or 65 and over can receive a discount of 15% on their registration fee. Request it with the discount form.
Registration FAQ
Can I get a refund?
No. Almost all race costs are paid before race day and cannot be recovered, so entries are non-refundable. The one exception is the optional Refund Guarantee, below.
If you can't run, you have three options, each of which must be requested by 6:00pm the day before the race: transfer to another Evergreen Trail Runs event in the same year, defer to the same race next year, or give your bib to another runner. An entry can be deferred or transferred only once, and free entries that have been deferred or transferred are not eligible for a voucher. Cancelled or postponed races are not eligible for refunds.
What is the Refund Guarantee?
Optional refund protection you can buy through Ultrasignup when you register. It is run entirely by Ultrasignup. With it, you can cancel up to 24 hours before the first start of the day (not your own distance's start) and receive an 80% refund from Ultrasignup, using the email they send you after registration.
Can I transfer to a different Evergreen race?
Yes, until 6:00pm the day before the race. In your Ultrasignup account, choose race credit: you receive a credit worth 95% of your registration fee, good for any Evergreen Trail Runs race with open registration. If the new race costs less, the difference is not refunded. Transfers between Evergreen Trail Runs and Orca Running races are not possible, and an entry can be transferred only once.
Can I defer to next year?
Yes, until 6:00pm the day before the race, through your Ultrasignup account. The deferral fee is 5% of the registration fee. Once deferred, it is up to you to re-register for next year's race; if you have not applied the deferral by the time registration closes or the race sells out, it is void. An entry can be deferred only once.
Can I switch to a different distance?
Yes. Before registration closes, change it in your Ultrasignup account; after that, in person at packet pickup. Moving to a longer distance costs the difference in entry fee; moving to a shorter one is free but the difference is not refunded.
Please tell us before you switch. Running a different distance than the one you are registered for scrambles the results and delays the awards.
Can I give my bib to someone else?
Yes. Bib transfers to another runner for the same race can be done online until registration closes, and after that in person at packet pickup or on race morning.
What if I become pregnant after registering?
You can defer to the following year at no cost, or receive a refund. Contact us with proof of pregnancy before the normal deferral deadline.
How old do you have to be?
- 5K and 5 mile: 12 and older may run independently, at their parent or guardian's discretion. Ages 8 to 12 may run if accompanied the whole way by an adult guardian who is also registered for the race. Under 8 may not run.
- 10K and 12 mile: 16 and older may run independently. Ages 12 to 16 may run if accompanied the whole way by a registered adult guardian. Under 12 may not run.
- Half marathon and longer (20 mile, marathon, 50K, 50 mile, 100 mile): 18 and older only.
Parents can ask for an exception by emailing info@evergreentrailruns.com at least five days before race day with a short note on the child's trail running experience.
Is there a youth or senior discount?
Yes: runners 22 and under or 65 and over get 15% off the registration fee. Use the discount form linked on this page.
How are winners decided?
Overall winners are scored by gun time (clock time): the first three runners of each gender across the finish line, regardless of when they crossed the start. If the race starts in waves and you think you might place, start in the first wave, near the front, and answer the estimated-finish-time question at registration honestly.
No timing system is perfect. Wear your bib visibly on the front of your outermost layer. In some cases we can issue a gun time but not a chip time. Personal GPS data can help us investigate a result but is never the sole basis for an official one. Awards are collected at the race; we do not mail them.
Is there a non-binary category?
Yes, since 2023. When you register you can choose male, female, non-binary, or prefer not to say. There are overall awards for the top three non-binary runners in every race, collected at the Evergreen tent. Choose prefer not to say if you would rather not be eligible for overall awards.
What happens if the race is cancelled or postponed?
We only cancel when the safety risk is real: extreme heat or cold, hazardous air, unexpected trail closures, dangerous animals on the course, and the like. Whenever possible we postpone rather than cancel. If a race is postponed and you cannot make the new date, you can defer to next year for free, or transfer to another Evergreen Trail Runs event that year for a reduced fee of $5. Cancelled or postponed races are not eligible for refunds. We will do our best to reach every registered runner as early as we can.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome at the start and finish area, but not on the course.
The full race policies are the final word on all of this.
Race day
Where: Deception Pass State Park
Parking
Parking is limited at Bowman Bay. So please carpool!! Using our Facebook page is a great way to find carpool buddies!
To alleviate parking pressure, all Half-Marathon participants will park off-site at the address below and be shuttled to/from the race.
A Discover Pass is required to park.
Shuttle
To alleviate parking pressure, all Half-Marathon participants will park off-site at 3720 H Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 and be shuttled to/from the race. Drop bags let you change and enjoy some post-race food while you wait to catch the shuttle back.
Driving directions
The race takes place in beautiful Deception Pass State Park. The start and finish area is at Bowman’s Bay. If you type Bowman’s Bay into your GPS, it should take you right to it. Click here for a map of the race start/finish and parking area.
Please note that you will need a Discover Pass to park. You can purchase a pass at https://discoverpass.wa.gov/.
The course in detail
Loops, lollipops, and ocean views pretty much sum up this course! While all distances will follow the same general course, the 5-mile course is an abbreviated version of the half-marathon course, completing only some of the loops. The full marathon will complete two loops of the half marathon course.
All distances will start to the north, enjoying the Rosario head loop, where you can see for miles out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Then everyone will quickly pass back through the start/finish area, heading out toward the south, completing the Lighthouse loop and then the Lottie Point Loop. That’s when the 5-mile runners head back toward the finish line and refreshments, while the Half and Full marathon runners continue to Pass Lake. Then it’s over the Deception Pass bridge to the Goose Rock loop and finally the out-and-back to West Beach, before coming back over the bridge and back to the finish line.
Course notes
It bears repeating that half and full-marathon runners will cross over the Deception Pass Bridge. While the bridge has stunning views, it also has a height of about 180ft and will remain open to traffic during the race (runners will stay on the pedestrian walkway).
In addition to the bridge being open during the event, the trails will be as well. Deception Pass State Park is a popular place, and it’s likely you will encounter other users. Please be courteous! See our FAQ page for more information about sharing the trails.
Please note that distances and elevations noted below and on the maps below are approximate and are derived from online mapping programs. Your recorded distance and elevation gain on race day may vary.
Schedule
| 6:00am | Packet pick-up opens in the Bowman Bay parking area at the large Evergreen Trails tent |
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| Before each wave start | Pre-race briefing |
| 7:00am | Marathon |
| 8:00am | Half marathon |
| 10:00am | Kid’s run |
| 12:00pm | 5M |
| 3:30pm | Course closure |
Packet pickup
| Packet-Pick up will open at 6:00am in the Bowman Bay parking area at the large Evergreen Trails tent. Packet pick-up will remain open until the 5mile race start at 12pm. |
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Aid stations
There will be aid stations throughout the course with volunteers to help, food to eat and hydration to refuel. And of course, there will be an assortment of yummy food and treats waiting for you at the finish line.
Aid station locations:
5 Mile: 1.75 miles
Half: 1.7, 6.8 miles
Full: 1.7, 6.8, 13.1, 14.8, 19.8 miles
To reduce waste, all Evergreen Trail Events are CUPLESS! All runners MUST carry with them a refillable container that they can run with.
Cutoffs
Course cutoff
12:30pm: Bowman Bay aid station (mile 14.75)
1:30pm: Pass Lake aid station (mile 19.75)
2:30pm: West Beach aid station (mile 24)
Course closure
3:30pm
Drop bags
We will have an area for drop bags so you can bring some extra cloths, shoes, socks, etc to change into while you enjoy some post-race food and wait to catch the shuttle back.
Finisher swag
Every finisher at an Evergreen Trail Run event receives a piece of handmade finisher swag! We make our awards using solar power in Anacortes, Washington.
And of course, there will be an assortment of yummy food and treats waiting for you at the finish line.
Permits
Event registration is conditional on receiving Special Use Permit from WA State Parks.
Photos
Photos from earlier years
Results
Results by year
Each link opens the full results on the timing site.
| Year | All results |
|---|---|
| 2026 | All results |
| 2025 | All results |
| 2024 | All results |
| 2023 | All results |
| 2022 | All results |
| 2021 | All results |
| 2019 | All results |
Partners
Got some aches and pains? Our friends at Sahale Physical Therapy are here to help!
Evergreen Trails is proud to have Tailwind Hydration as our official hydration sponsor.
Who we support
Environmentally responsible racing
We partner with Trees not Tees, so you can have a tree planted instead of taking a race shirt you may never wear. Every event is planned to keep our footprint small. Read more.
Committed to making all feel welcome
There is space for all on the trails. We offer a non-binary registration option and awards category, and we are Trail Sisters approved. Ideas for doing better? Let us know!