Hit your stride on extensive trail systems with incredible water and mountain views year-round.
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.
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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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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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5K Winter Trail Run Series
A series of 5K trail runs, one per month from November to March. All runs start at 10am and all at the BMX park just north of Bellingham.
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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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Sep 21
BBay Social Run
BBay Running free weekly social runs held every Thursday guided by BBay team members and BBay boosters. Typical routes are 6.5km (4 miles). Our runs include waterfront, urban, wide and single track trail, streams and regularly conclude at one of the many,...
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BBay Running free weekly social runs held every Thursday guided by BBay team members and BBay boosters. Typical routes are 6.5km (4 miles). Our runs include waterfront, urban, wide and single track trail, streams and regularly conclude at one of the many,...
Sep 22
Bioluminescence Group Paddle
The Bioluminescence Paddle is by far the most popular paddle we offer. The bioluminescence that we see in the water is a plankton that lights up with disturbance of the water. This paddle is only offered during the summer when the bioluminescent plankton ...
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The Bioluminescence Paddle is by far the most popular paddle we offer. The bioluminescence that we see in the water is a plankton that lights up with disturbance of the water. This paddle is only offered during the summer when the bioluminescent plankton ...
Sep 23
Fall Demo Derby
Drivers will be smashing and crashing – and some will be cashing – Saturday, Sept. 23 during the Fall Demo Derby at the Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center in Lynden. “The Fall Demo Derby is ideal for fans who can’t get enough of this ...
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Drivers will be smashing and crashing – and some will be cashing – Saturday, Sept. 23 during the Fall Demo Derby at the Northwest Washington Fair & Event Center in Lynden. “The Fall Demo Derby is ideal for fans who can’t get enough of this ...
Sep 23
Bioluminescence Group Paddle
The Bioluminescence Paddle is by far the most popular paddle we offer. The bioluminescence that we see in the water is a plankton that lights up with disturbance of the water. This paddle is only offered during the summer when the bioluminescent plankton ...
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The Bioluminescence Paddle is by far the most popular paddle we offer. The bioluminescence that we see in the water is a plankton that lights up with disturbance of the water. This paddle is only offered during the summer when the bioluminescent plankton ...
Sep 24
Bellingham Bay Marathon
Featuring views of Bellingham Bay, San Juan islands, and North Cascade mountains, we are often called the most beautiful marathon in the Pacific Northwest. Fantastic volunteer support, course entertainment, and finish festivities – including a beer gar...
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Featuring views of Bellingham Bay, San Juan islands, and North Cascade mountains, we are often called the most beautiful marathon in the Pacific Northwest. Fantastic volunteer support, course entertainment, and finish festivities – including a beer gar...
Sep 26
Foray into Fall All Paces Run
We will welcome autumn with some leaf crunchin’ on the run. Apples, apples, apples! We’ll have a harvest of apple varieties and toppings to sample after the run. Everyone will be eligible for the raffle for gift certificates to the store and more. ...
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We will welcome autumn with some leaf crunchin’ on the run. Apples, apples, apples! We’ll have a harvest of apple varieties and toppings to sample after the run. Everyone will be eligible for the raffle for gift certificates to the store and more. ...
Sep 26
Teton Gravity Research: Rouge Elements
There will be a ton of prizes from REI, Atomic, Volkl, CEP, TGR and more, plus everyone in attendance will have a shot at the tour grand prizes – including one of three different ski trips. Don’t miss your chance to see Rogue Elements on the big scree...
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There will be a ton of prizes from REI, Atomic, Volkl, CEP, TGR and more, plus everyone in attendance will have a shot at the tour grand prizes – including one of three different ski trips. Don’t miss your chance to see Rogue Elements on the big scree...
Sep 27
Good Form Running Clinic
There is a better way to run! Faster, easier, more injury free. Learn the 4 keys to better running form-posture, cadence, midfoot strike, and lean. Personalized instruction, drills and feedback with staffer and coach, Josh Vanderweile. Reserve your spot t...
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There is a better way to run! Faster, easier, more injury free. Learn the 4 keys to better running form-posture, cadence, midfoot strike, and lean. Personalized instruction, drills and feedback with staffer and coach, Josh Vanderweile. Reserve your spot t...
Sep 28
BBay Social Run
BBay Running free weekly social runs held every Thursday guided by BBay team members and BBay boosters. Typical routes are 6.5km (4 miles). Our runs include waterfront, urban, wide and single track trail, streams and regularly conclude at one of the many,...
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BBay Running free weekly social runs held every Thursday guided by BBay team members and BBay boosters. Typical routes are 6.5km (4 miles). Our runs include waterfront, urban, wide and single track trail, streams and regularly conclude at one of the many,...
Sep 30
Zumbathon® – Dance to Defeat DIPG
As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, your Whatcom County instructors are hosting a Zumbathon® in honor of Lucy Duersch. Lucy is a six-year old in our community who got diagnosed with DIPG, a form of brain cancer that mainly affects children and h...
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As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, your Whatcom County instructors are hosting a Zumbathon® in honor of Lucy Duersch. Lucy is a six-year old in our community who got diagnosed with DIPG, a form of brain cancer that mainly affects children and h...