Your Guide to Running Events | Bellingham, Washington

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Bellingham Bay Marathon

Often called “the most beautiful marathon in the Pacific Northwest,” the Bellingham Bay Marathon offers scenic courses, with views of Bellingham Bay, San Juan islands, and North Cascade mountains. Choose from our Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Marathon Relay.”
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Bellingham Trail Running Series

Tough trail races in the Puget Sound’s most scenic destinations. Local races include the Fragrance Lake 50k/Half/10k and the Bellingham Trail Marathon/Half.
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Chuckanut 50k

The Chuckanut 50k is a community-driven, ultra-endurance trail race accessing the beautiful trails of Chuckanut Mountain. We are celebrating our 27th event on March 16, 2019.
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Chuckanut Footrace

This point-to-point, seven-mile trail race starts at Marine Park in south Bellingham and finishes at Larrabee State Park, the oldest state park in Washington.
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Greater Bellingham Running Club

GBRC hosts many annual trail/road races and fun runs including the 10-mile Blanchard Beast Trail Race, 6-mile Padden Mudfest, 7-mile Chuckanut Footrace, Lake Padden Relay, Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run, Fairhaven Frosty 5k/10k Race, and more.
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Ragnar Northwest Passage

You’ll begin your journey in the city of Blaine, then run relay style from point to point along a course designed by runners for runners.
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Run Like a Girl

Hugging the cliffs over Chuckanut and Samish Bay, the Interurban Trail has been referred to as Washington’s Big Sur. Run Like a Girl is an out-and-back event that runs along this trail in Bellingham, WA.
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Runnin' O' the Green

Get your green on and join us in celebrating St. Patty’s Day with a run/walk in our new downtown location: Events will be a 5 klick walk/run (approx. 3 miles) and an 8 klick run (approx. 5 mi.).
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Girls on the Run 5k

Girls on the Run is a physical activity based positive youth development program designed to develop and enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences.
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Hamster Endurance Runs

Running should be FUN; and Hamster Endurance Running brings back the fun! Each event is intended as a fundraiser for a particular cause, with an emphasis on supporting local businesses, and many events are family friendly.
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NW Women’s Trail Running Retreat

Bellingham, WA - A “trail running paradise”. From the lowland Chuckanut mountains to the snow covered peak of Mt. Baker. The retreat will focus on trail running technique and skills, nutrition, gear, developing training plans, injury prevention, and most of all FUN!
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Trails to Taps Relay

Teams of 5-10 runners comprise this relay run highlighting two of Bellingham’s best assets – breweries and running trails. Each leg of the 30-mile course ends at a different local brewery where runners receive beer tickets for the Finish Line After Party.
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More Events from bellingham.org

Jul 26
Bioluminescent Paddle

Paddle through the darkest corners of Bellingham Bay and watch the bioluminescent plankton light your way!

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It is found throughout marine habitats, and lucky for us, c...

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Jul 27
Ferndale L.E.F.T. 5k run & 2 mile walk

This is a family-friendly event! The start and end of the race will be at Pioneer Park. There will be vendors, refreshments, raffle prizes, 1st place prizes for men and women. Come join us for a day of great fun and family activities! Kick start your d...

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Jul 27
Shifting Gears Garage Sale

From bikes to restaurant supplies and everything in between, you won't want to miss this epic garage sale! Boundary Bay Brewery is partnering with Shifting Gears for this one time pop-up Garage Sale on Saturday, July 27th at Boundary Bay! (See note abo...

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Jul 29
RecTennis Friends + Family Tennis

Our Friends + Family Tennis program is the perfect unique activity for your next date night, game night, or happy hour. Get sweaty with the ones you love!

Tennis program deets:

  • Sessions go for 90 minutes at the venue you have se...
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Aug 5
RecTennis Friends + Family Tennis

Our Friends + Family Tennis program is the perfect unique activity for your next date night, game night, or happy hour. Get sweaty with the ones you love!

Tennis program deets:

  • Sessions go for 90 minutes at the venue you have se...
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Aug 12
RecTennis Friends + Family Tennis

Our Friends + Family Tennis program is the perfect unique activity for your next date night, game night, or happy hour. Get sweaty with the ones you love!

Tennis program deets:

  • Sessions go for 90 minutes at the venue you have se...
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Aug 19
RecTennis Friends + Family Tennis

Our Friends + Family Tennis program is the perfect unique activity for your next date night, game night, or happy hour. Get sweaty with the ones you love!

Tennis program deets:

  • Sessions go for 90 minutes at the venue you have se...
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Aug 25
Chuckanut Classic 2019

The Chuckanut Classic (formerly Chuckanut Century) is the Mount Baker Bicycle Club's signature ride. Come join us and ride one of the most scenic rides in Washington. With many routes offered you can pick your distance ranging from 25, 38, 62, or the...

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Aug 26
RecTennis Friends + Family Tennis

Our Friends + Family Tennis program is the perfect unique activity for your next date night, game night, or happy hour. Get sweaty with the ones you love!

Tennis program deets:

  • Sessions go for 90 minutes at the venue you have se...
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Aug 29
Hike for Recovery

This fun evening will include a community hike around Lake Padden, food, live music, raffles, games for children and more as we celebrate recovery from substance use disorders. The event will also provide residents of Whatcom County the chance to engag...

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