Whidbey Island, WA

Races

Rock Solid Marathon & Half Marathon

Rock Solid Marathon & Half Marathon

Rock Solid Marathon & Half Marathon

February 28, 2026

booking deadline

booking deadline

booking deadline

February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026

Group Size

Group Size

Group Size

75 Runners

75 Runners

75 Runners

Distances

Distances

Distances

Marathon (26.2 miles/42k) & Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21k)

Marathon (26.2 miles/42k) & Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21k)

Marathon (26.2 miles/42k) & Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21k)

Event Highlights

Event Highlights

The second annual Rock Solid Marathon and Half Marathon (RSM) will take place on Saturday, February 28 at 8:30 am PST in Coupeville, Washington on Whidbey Island. Both races feature an unforgettable course with winding coastal roads and scenic trails. The races start and finish at the historic Captain Whidbey Inn, a beautiful wooden lodge on Penn Cove that dates to 1907. The course will first take runners along scenic Madrona Way into the heart of Coupeville, across the island over to the rugged beauty Ebey's Landing, and through the Kettles Trail System's windy paths. The Half Marathon will then return to the Captain Whidbey, while the Marathon will then take on a few miles of natural beach and the meandering country roads of Whidbey Island, and finally along Penn Cove back to the finish. Course maps and details are provided in the Events section below.

All runners will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher medal.

The Captain Whidbey Inn will serve as race headquarters all weekend, and runners and their families are invited to book discounted rooms in their historic lodge using this link: https://tinyurl.com/RSMLodge. The lodge's acclaimed restaurant will also host a pre-race breakfast, and a celebratory dinner on Saturday evening where we will recap race stories, make toasts and give out unique race awards.

All profits from the RSM event will be donated to The Rock Solid Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. Check the Donation option during registration for more information on the Foundation and how to donate directly to help us meet our fundraising goal.

We can't wait to see you on Whidbey Island!

Event Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Monteverde

Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in San José → transfer to Monteverde.

Afternoon Run: Misty Cloud Forest trails, crossing hanging bridges and lush greenery.

Evening: Body awareness session in the forest + dinner with local farm-to-table flavors.

Day 1

Arrival in Monteverde

Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in San José → transfer to Monteverde.

Afternoon Run: Misty Cloud Forest trails, crossing hanging bridges and lush greenery.

Evening: Body awareness session in the forest + dinner with local farm-to-table flavors.

Day 2

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

Morning: Scenic run on Arenal National Park’s volcanic trails.

Midday: Visit a coffee plantation with a jog through the fields + tasting.

Afternoon/Evening: Recharge in the Chollin Hot Spring rivers and enjoy a chef-curated dinner.

Day 2

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

Morning: Scenic run on Arenal National Park’s volcanic trails.

Midday: Visit a coffee plantation with a jog through the fields + tasting.

Afternoon/Evening: Recharge in the Chollin Hot Spring rivers and enjoy a chef-curated dinner.

Day 3

Caribbean Beaches (Cahuita)

Early Morning: Transfer to the Caribbean coast.

Morning Run: Cahuita National Park coastal trail, blending jungle canopy and white-sand beaches.

Closing Session: Gentle stretching + reflection on the beach.

Afternoon: Tropical brunch, then transfer back to San José for departure.

Day 3

Caribbean Beaches (Cahuita)

Early Morning: Transfer to the Caribbean coast.

Morning Run: Cahuita National Park coastal trail, blending jungle canopy and white-sand beaches.

Closing Session: Gentle stretching + reflection on the beach.

Afternoon: Tropical brunch, then transfer back to San José for departure.

© 2025 General Athlete Running Company LLC

© 2025 General Athlete Running Company LLC