Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Poulsbo, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $78
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $105 | 455 |
| 10k | 10K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $78 | 450 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $105 until Oct 4.
- 10k: $78 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $105, entry is about 62 percent above a typical half marathon in Washington, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Washington runs 2:10:01, about 9:55 a mile, based on 57 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:41 and men in 2:00:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
18937 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Half Marathon
10k
Aggregated from official results (Blackfish Timing) for Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k?
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:49, and half the field in 2:14:48; the last tenth came in after 3:01:05.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 54:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:26, and half the field in 1:09:20; the last tenth came in after 1:43:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:58:05 | 1:33:16 |
| 30-39 | 1:46:47 | 1:35:38 |
| 40-49 | 1:46:41 | 1:32:51 |
| 50-59 | 2:18:44 | 1:37:03 |
| 60-69 | 2:39:17 | 1:59:03 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 28 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k Half Marathon year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 328 to 361 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:07:25 to 2:14:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 361 (+10%) | 2:14:48 | under 1:46:14 | 1:28:05 |
| 2024 | 328 (+25%) | 2:06:44 | under 1:41:17 | 1:19:51 |
| 2023 | 262 (+12%) | 2:11:59 | under 1:42:26 | 1:19:26 |
| 2022 | 234 (-29%) | 2:07:44 | under 1:42:35 | 1:11:45 |
| 2021 | 328 | 2:07:25 | under 1:40:46 | 1:16:57 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Washington half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:58:49, against 1:55:57 in a typical Washington half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Slower than most Washington 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:00:26, against 56:03 in a typical Washington 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 18937 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Poulsbo Half Marathon & 10k?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $78 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $105, entry is about 62 percent above a typical half marathon in Washington, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 361 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:14:48 and the winner ran 1:28:05.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:58:49, against 1:55:57 in a typical Washington half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 18937 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
From the organizers
The Poulsbo Half Marathon/10k has a beautiful new loop course that takes you through "Little Norway". It will feature chip timing, a participant's shirt, finisher's medal, and free race photo downloads for all participants. The beautiful course will start and finish at Liberty Bay Waterfront Park and go through downtown Poulsbo.
Race Website for more details
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