Sunday, November 10, 2013 @10am
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Race Distances: 26.2 mile
Race Descriptions (brief version):
The marathon starts at Lake Padden and runs clockwise around the lake to 36th Street and Old Fairhaven Parkway where runners will get on the Interurban Trail. From there, the race goes onto the scenic Hemlock Trail, Lost Lake Trail, Black Diamond Trail and reaches to top of Chuckanut Mountain on Cleater Road. From there, runners will get on the fun and technical Chuckanut Ridge Trail with views of the Cascades and the city of Bellingham. After the ridge the race drops down to Lost Lake Trail again and follows the Interurban Trail back to the short road section returning to Lake Padden and continuing clockwise around the lake to the finish by the parking area/picnic shelter.
Marathon Race is limited to 300 runners. Sign up early to guarantee entry in the races. Runners must sign up by October 20 to get a finishers medal (marathon only) and to order a patagonia t-shirt. Prices also go up after October 20th.
Prices: Prices do not include a t-shirt.
Sept. 1-Oct. 20: $85
Oct. 20-Nov. 8 @ Noon: $95
Day of race: $105
Start Times: Marathon starts at 9am
Cut off: The marathon has an 8 hour time limit. This is a generous time limit due to the difficulty of the race.
Check in and bib pickup starts at 7:45am. All runners must check in race morning. We do not have packets to pick up, but you will need to get your bib numbers
Start Location (for both races): Lake Padden Park, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham WA 98226
Please carpool, ride your bike, fly, swim, whatever it takes! Parking is limited. Only park in real parking spots. The police get cranky when people call them up complaining about people parking in the wrong areas.
Donations: This race benefits the Sehome High School Cross Country Team. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the team.
Aid Stations: Please note that aid stations are placed more like they are for an ultra marathon than a road marathon. They are between 3-8.5 miles apart and for your safety, we recommend that you carry some water and food as well as use the aid stations. All aid stations have water, GU Brew electrolyte drink, GU energy gels, candy, fruit, and PB&J. Aid station distances are approximations. No drop bags.
**CREW ACCESS: only Aid Station 1,2, 4 and 5. Crew must park and walk to aid station. No parking at aid stations. WARNING: If crew doesn't follow these directions they can disqualify their runner!
Drop Bags: None
Patagonia T-Shirts: Gender Specific T-shirts are not included in the race fee and cost $30 for a high quality Patagonia Capilene 1 super lightweight technical shirt. Shirt logo designed by Wild Bill, and I can promise you, it will be really cool! Shirts are only available when you signup via UltraSignup. You must pick your shirt up at the race, or forfeit it.
Medals/Prizes: All marathon finishers receive a unique medal that will be made locally. Must finish to receive your medal. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the men's and women's race will relieve a medal with their place on it.
Age group winners in the Marathon only receive a special award. Age groups are as follows: 0-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+
Get into the race for FREE! Bring a volunteer. We need volunteers and if you coerce a friend or family member to volunteer, you can get into the race for free. Volunteering at a Bellingham Trail Running Series race can also get you into the race for free or alternately, if you volunteer at the Marathon, you can get into a 2013 BTRS race for free. Volunteering jobs must be set up ahead of time with the race director as positions are limited. Email Candice at runcandicerun@gmail.com
Registration is not open yet.
Please read our policies page before signing up.
Registration is not open. Prices go up after October 20, 2013. Must register by Oct. 20 to order a snazzy Patagonia lightweight Capilene 1 T-Shirt. Marathon race is limited to 300 runners, don't miss out!
Marathon Finisher's medals:
Race Date: Sunday, November 10, 2013
Marathon Finisher's medals:
Race Distances: 26.2 mile
Race Descriptions (brief version):
Marathon: The marathon is a stunning mix of trail running in
Bellingham with lots of tough climbs on single track trails, as well as
fast interurban trails. The race has approximately 5,000 feet of
climbing and connects two of the most popular trail systems, Lake Padden
and Chuckanut Mountain. Runners will enjoy lake and forest views
through Padden Park and expansive views of the city of Bellingham, the
Cascade Mountain range, and Bellingham Bay from Chuckanut Ridge.
The marathon starts at Lake Padden and runs clockwise around the lake to 36th Street and Old Fairhaven Parkway where runners will get on the Interurban Trail. From there, the race goes onto the scenic Hemlock Trail, Lost Lake Trail, Black Diamond Trail and reaches to top of Chuckanut Mountain on Cleater Road. From there, runners will get on the fun and technical Chuckanut Ridge Trail with views of the Cascades and the city of Bellingham. After the ridge the race drops down to Lost Lake Trail again and follows the Interurban Trail back to the short road section returning to Lake Padden and continuing clockwise around the lake to the finish by the parking area/picnic shelter.
*For
the marathon: Please note that runners must follow the rules of the
road on the short road section from Lake Padden to the Interurban. We
WILL NOT be stopping traffic for you. We will have crossing guards at
key intersections to make sure that runners are safe, but it is up to
runners to follow rules of the road, which might mean stopping and
waiting for a light. If we do a good job this year, we will be able to
get permits for the next year. Thank you!
Marathon Race is limited to 300 runners. Sign up early to guarantee entry in the races. Runners must sign up by October 20 to get a finishers medal (marathon only) and to order a patagonia t-shirt. Prices also go up after October 20th.
Prices: Prices do not include a t-shirt.
Runners must sign up by October 20 to order their t-shirt. All finishers get a cool, locally made medal!!
July 1-Sept.1: $75 Sept. 1-Oct. 20: $85
Oct. 20-Nov. 8 @ Noon: $95
Day of race: $105
Start Times: Marathon starts at 9am
Cut off: The marathon has an 8 hour time limit. This is a generous time limit due to the difficulty of the race.
Check in and bib pickup starts at 7:45am. All runners must check in race morning. We do not have packets to pick up, but you will need to get your bib numbers
Start Location (for both races): Lake Padden Park, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham WA 98226
Please carpool, ride your bike, fly, swim, whatever it takes! Parking is limited. Only park in real parking spots. The police get cranky when people call them up complaining about people parking in the wrong areas.
Donations: This race benefits the Sehome High School Cross Country Team. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the team.
Aid Stations: Please note that aid stations are placed more like they are for an ultra marathon than a road marathon. They are between 3-8.5 miles apart and for your safety, we recommend that you carry some water and food as well as use the aid stations. All aid stations have water, GU Brew electrolyte drink, GU energy gels, candy, fruit, and PB&J. Aid station distances are approximations. No drop bags.
AID #1 at mile ~5**
where 36th street meets the Padden Gorge Trail. Crew access allowed,
but crew must park in legal parking spots. There is NO parking at the
aid station itself. Crew will have to park and walk to aid.
AID #2 at mile ~8**
where the Interurban Trail meets Old Samish Way. Crew access allowed,
but crew must park in legal parking spots. There is NO parking at the
aid station. Crew can park at North Chuckanut Trail head or in
designated parking along Old Samish Way and walk to the Aid station.
AID #3 at mile ~15 where South Lost lake Trail meets Double Black Diamond Trail. NO CREW ACCESS.
AID #4 mile ~21** where the Interurban Trail meets Old Samish Way. Crew access allowed,
but crew must park in legal parking spots. There is NO parking at the
aid station. Crew can park at North Chuckanut Trailhead or in
designated parking along Old Samish Way and walk to the Aid station.
AID #5 at mile ~24** where 36th street meets the Padden Gorge Trail. Crew access allowed,
but crew must park in legal parking spots. There is NO parking at the
aid station itself. Crew will have to park and walk to aid.
Drop Bags: None
Patagonia T-Shirts: Gender Specific T-shirts are not included in the race fee and cost $30 for a high quality Patagonia Capilene 1 super lightweight technical shirt. Shirt logo designed by Wild Bill, and I can promise you, it will be really cool! Shirts are only available when you signup via UltraSignup. You must pick your shirt up at the race, or forfeit it.
Medals/Prizes: All marathon finishers receive a unique medal that will be made locally. Must finish to receive your medal. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the men's and women's race will relieve a medal with their place on it.
Age group winners in the Marathon only receive a special award. Age groups are as follows: 0-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+
Get into the race for FREE! Bring a volunteer. We need volunteers and if you coerce a friend or family member to volunteer, you can get into the race for free. Volunteering at a Bellingham Trail Running Series race can also get you into the race for free or alternately, if you volunteer at the Marathon, you can get into a 2013 BTRS race for free. Volunteering jobs must be set up ahead of time with the race director as positions are limited. Email Candice at runcandicerun@gmail.com
Know the race course:
See the Course Maps page. You are responsible for knowing the course. We will mark the course
very well with ribbons and signs, but there is always the possibility
that someone will tamper with markers, you might run past a key turn, or
that you might still come to an intersection where you are unsure how
to proceed. You can always print out a map and bring it with you on race
day to refer to if you are unsure. Studying the maps can keep you from
getting off course on
race day.
