Rock Solid Marathon, Half Marathon - Rock Solid Virtual Marathon
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Distance
26.2 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The third annual Rock Solid Marathon & Half Marathon (RSM) will take place on Saturday, February 27 at 9:00 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 Goldie's and The Roost in the heart of historic Coupeville. The course will first take runners across the island over to the rugged beauty of Ebey's Landing, then through the Kettles Trail System's windy paths. The Half Marathon will then follow Madrona Way along Penn Cove and its famous mussel beds, passing by the the rustic Captain Whidbey Inn, before coming back into Coupeville and finishing at a party at Goldie's. The Marathon will diverge after the Kettles trails to take on a few miles of natural beach and meandering country roads of Whidbey Island, then finally along Penn Cove to converge with the Half Marathon route on Madrona Way 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. Goldie's and The Roost will serve as race headquarters all weekend. The upstairs bar and restaurant at The Roost will host a packet pickup and pizza party on Friday evening before the race, and all of Goldie's will be hopping on race day from start to finish. Race awards and speeches will take place at 3pm on Saturday. 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!
Typical conditions
For events around February 2027 in Coupeville, WA, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Marathon training typically spans 12–16 weeks with a progressive long run and recovery weeks. Do not invent a course strategy here — check the official site for start waves, cutoffs, and gear rules.
Best marathons to run in 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Coupeville, WA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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