Lake Padden Trail Half Marathon & 5k
Moving forward, we will no longer be hosting this event.
Get your fill of dirt, rocks and roots at the Lake Padden Trail Half – a 13.1 mile TRAIL half-marathon! The dense forest around Lake Padden, (located in beautiful Bellingham, WA) gives way to a challenging and memorable course designed for intermediate to advanced runners. In addition to the half marathon there is a 5k, a great and memorable event where we encourage everyone who participates to wear a costume.
Parking
There is parking near the start/finish for a number of runners. Should we get a very large number of runners it would be a good idea to carpool if possible. If not possible, arriving early enough to secure a spot and walk to the start is a good idea.
Schedule of Events
9:00 am | Check-in Starts |
10:00 am | Race Start |
2:00 pm | Course closes |
Lodging
Getting Here
Lake Padden Park is located just a few short miles outside Bellingham. It’s easily accessible from I-5 coming from the south or north.
Coming from SOUTH of Bellingham:
Take exit 246 for North Lake Samish, turn left onto S Samish Way, continue 2.4 miles until you reach the Lake Padden EAST PARK ENTRANCE (you’ll pass the west park entrance on the way), take a left and continue until you’re able to find parking near the race start.
Coming from NORTH of Bellingham:
Take exit 252 for Samish Way, turn left onto S Samish Way, take the 1st right to stay on S Samish Way, continue 2.3 miles until you reach the Lake Padden EAST PARK ENTRANCE (you’ll pass the west park entrance on the way), take a right and continue until you’re able to find parking near the race start.
Course Information
Trail Half Marathon Race Course
This course is not the course used when this race was a USATF race. This is the original course.

5k Course

Aid Stations
2.5 miles – Water, Sports Drink, Soda, Snacks
6.25 miles – Water, Sports Drink, Soda, Snacks
8.5 miles – Water, Sports Drink, Soda, Snacks
10.5 miles – Water, Sports Drink, Soda, Snacks
Finish Area – Hamburgers, Vegie Burgers, Soup, Variety of chips, snacks, soda, water.
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