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.

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.

9:00 am	Check-in Starts
10:00 am	Race Start
2:00 pm	Course closes

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.

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.

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.

This course is not the course used when this race was a USATF race. This is the original course.

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.

2016