Beat the Blerch Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- RegistrationStatus not confirmed yet
- Race dateNot announced yet
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- TBD Date not announced
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Unconfirmed Not verified yet
- Boston qualifier
- Unconfirmed
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Flat out-and-back on gravel trail
- Start and finish at Tolt-MacDonald Park
- Course closes at 3 p.m.
- Park entry requires a prepaid parking pass
Course
The marathon starts at 8 a.m. from King County's Tolt-MacDonald Park and follows the gravel Snoqualmie Valley Trail out and back through evergreen forest. The route is flat.
The course closes at 3 p.m. Parking inside the park requires a pass bought in advance.
About the Beat the Blerch Marathon
Beat the Blerch was created by The Oatmeal and is based on his comic about running. The Carnation race, about 35 minutes from Seattle, offers a 5K, 10K, half and marathon.
Aid stations serve electrolyte drink, gels, Nutella sandwiches and birthday cake. Strawberry farms and pumpkin patches sit near the start.
Past Beat the Blerch Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
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Beat the Blerch Marathon FAQ
When is the Beat the Blerch Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Beat the Blerch Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
How do I track a runner in the Beat the Blerch Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Beat the Blerch Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Beat the Blerch Marathon results page.
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