Updates
- Mar 23LOOK WHAT WE DID!Congrats to every person that registered for the Chuckanut 50k and contributed to our trail running world. As a collective of trail racers we had an awesome
- Mar 20Mountain Outpost LivestreamFriday night’s prerace livestream is being hosted at packet pickup - in the Backcountry Essentials store. Saturday’s all day Livestream will run from Fairhaven
- Mar 20Trail Conditions:A dear friend of the race, Monica, is running the course today and reporting back with photos of newly downed trees. Race founder Doug M and multi-time
- Mar 20Heads up Northbound Travelers - I5 closed last nightNews reports (video beow and Article HERE ) that I-5 is closed at the Samish Way exit, so cars are being diverted. Chuckanut Drive reopened last night at
- Mar 19Gear Check - Watch the Temps! UPDATEDHere is a link to see a detailed weather forecast. I have copied the Weather Requirements from the Runner Requirements page into this Race Update to ensure
- Mar 17Pick up your POOP! - Pact Ultralite Kit Discount Code for 30%Chuckanut 50k runners! PACT Outdoors wants to offer anyone who purchases an UltraLite Kit prior to the race 30% off using the CHUCKANUT30 code. Why Poop
- Mar 17Watercolor Livestream!?!KEEN Footwear Watercolor Master Max Romey aka TrailBoundSketches on YouTube is coming to Chuckanut 50k to paint our story! I couldn’t be more excited about
- Mar 15After the Miles - We Celebrate!Finish Line Celebrations : We'd love for you to stick around and take part in our finish line activities. Look out for: Food Trucks: Street Dogz, Ovn Pizza
- Mar 14Morning Commute - Shuttles by BellairReminder to runners, volunteers and crews that there is no parking at the start/finish. Fairhaven Park is a lovely park, but parking for 600+ does not exist
- Mar 11ANNOUNCING - Chuckanut Kids Camp!Aiming to fill a need for parents to better access & enjoy Chuckanut 50k race day, and allow kids to participate in the Kids Race we brainstormed with our
- Mar 11Packet Pick Up - things to know!Please note - Runners will not be issued a bib if you are not marked as Compliant on the EnduranceHQ tracker. Please check your status ahead of time and make
- Mar 6Mountain Outpost: LIVESTREAM at Chuckanut 50kChuckanut 50k teamed up with Mountain Outpost thanks to the funds from our City of Bellingham Tourism Grant and a contribution from KEEN Footwear to livestream
- Mar 4Volunteers NEEDED, swag rewarded.We have 28 volunteer positions that need filling for the quickly approaching race day. There are some short shifts that get you in the park and/or along the
- Mar 3Introduce your Teens to the Trails with Experts! - Summer CampThe Chuckanut Kids’ Race is an early introduction to the fun that can be found sharing running miles together. We were excited to learn about the running camps
- Mar 1Runner Study - from Mississippi State UniversityA research team from Mississippi State University is conducting a national study to better understand the U.S. trail running community, and we’re inviting
- Feb 19Refund Reminder - February 21We hope this is not the case, but on the chance something has changed, we are putting out a reminder that February 21 is our deadline to let race directors
- Feb 18Unique Volunteer Position for Friday 3/20First we want to say a huge THANK YOU to long time race volunteer and amazing member of the community, Jason and the teams he put together, for YEARS of
- Feb 172026 Race Shirts are ready!We are so excited to share the updated race logo for 2026! We teamed up with local printer Liet Unlimited to print on the tried and true Patagonia Capilene
- Feb 130% Discount for Chuckanut 50k Runners: Pact Ultralite KitChuckanut 50k runners! PACT Outdoors wants to offer anyone who purchases an UltraLite Kit prior to the race 30% off using the CHUCKANUT30 code. Why Poop
- Jan 13Chuckanut 50k Trail Work Weekend!Looking for a way to fulfill your trail work requirement ? Live in or near Bellingham? Want to help prep the Chuckanut 50k course? We have teamed up with
- Dec 232025 Shirt Colors Announced!It is a long standing tradition for the Chuckanut 50k to sell long sleeved Patagonia shirts for an amazing price. A $55 shirt costs $35 when you have the
- Dec 6Chuckanut 50k Wins City of Bellingham Tourism Grant!Congratulations to the Chuckanut 50k! This year we applied for and were awarded a City of Bellingham Tourism grant! We are thrilled to more closely partner
- Dec 4Training for Chuckanut 50k - Bellingham Distance Project Group Run!Information from Alicia Browder of the Bellingham Distance Project Are you running the Chuckanut 50k this March? Do you like running on trails with friends? Do
- Mar 21Runner Survey - open for all to completephoto: Ben Groenhoet It's not been a week since we all shared that beautiful, sunny Saturday in Bellingham. Thank you for your support of the event whether
- Mar 15Race Prizes!Our Awards Page is LIVE ! Check out the details of the prize purse generated by our sponsors Patagonia , SCARPA , ProTec Athletics , and Wander Brewing . We
- Mar 14ROAM & Wander provide Coffee at the Start and NA beer at the Finish!The owner of ROAM Coffee and Wander Brewing has run and loves the Chuckanut 50k so much that he wakes before most runners on Saturday morning to brew coffee
- Mar 14ParkingFriday Packet Pickup is at Prime Sports Institute - 1704 N State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 You can park along the side of the Bellingham Fitness building
- Mar 13Cupless 50k! and Aid Station EatsRemember the Chuckanut 50k is a cupless event. We encourage you to carry your own reusable cup to partake in the variety of liquid options we offer at aid
- Mar 12Recycle Your ShoesWe will have bins from Sneaker Impact on site at Packet Pickup at Prime Friday evening 4-7pm and at the race Start/Finish line all day on Saturday. Please
- Mar 12Fantasy Picks for Chuckanut 50k?FreeTrail Fantasy is open for your picks! All you need to do is visit the link above, click "Sign In" to create an account if you don't already have one, and
- Mar 11Entrants List is Live! Race Bib Information.Pacific MultiSports is hosting the Live Entrants list . All runners that are ready to toe the line are shown. This list also shows runners’ bib numbers. If
- Mar 810 minute Trip Down Memory Lane - Glenn TachiyamaWe are so thankful for the thoughtful work Glenn Tachiyama, long time race photographer for the Chuckanut 50k and tons of ultras around the country, put in to
- Mar 7Wander Post Race PartyAFTER PARTY: Plan to stick around for the after party at Wander Brewing. Wander Brewing created a "Chinscraper IPA" that will be on tap, a special celebratory
- Mar 5Chuckanut Kids' Race too!We are in the two week window and we want to remind you that we host a Kids’ Race from the same start line at 10am on race day. After the 50k runners have left
- Feb 14Waitlisters - check your inbox!!We started pulling people off of the waitlist this afternoon. Please check your inbox and register before the end of the week! If you are unable to join us
- Feb 6Chuckanut 50k Live Tracking - and video keepsake!For the 30th running of the Chuckanut 50K ActiveTrack is offering a memorable souvenir video that is available for purchase on this link . Your video clips
- Feb 5Photographers Return!Both Ben Groenhoet and Tiare Bowman will be at the 30th running of the Chuckanut 50k. We loved their coverage of the 2023 event, and seeing the photos pop up
- Jan 31Bellingham Distance Project Hosts Training Runs: February 24The Bellingham Distance Project (BDP) is excited to host a free Chuckanut 50k training run featuring the course. This run is open to EVERYONE! So bring your
- Jan 162024 Chuckanut 50k Sponsors!!One of the highlights of race directing is getting to gather all of my favorite people and things in Fairhaven Park the third Saturday of March. Registration
- Aug 4In memory of Charles Claassenphoto: Ben Groenhoet We want to use this space to share the memory of a community member and notable contributor to the Chuckanut 50k in the formative years of
- Mar 24RACE PHOTOSBen Groenhout teamed up with Tiare Bowman this year with the goal to capture photos of each runner. We have partnered to make it possible for runners to
- Mar 16TWO on course Photographers!Ben Groenhout ran a lot of the course in 2022 shooting these great photos from the event. He was everywhere! This year he teamed up with Tiare Bowman to cover
- Mar 13Follow Chuckanut 50k runners LIVE!Pacific MultiSports Live Feed for Runners on course and Finish Line Results (LINK) Current Participants List HERE . ActiveTrack will have video streaming along
- Mar 12Chuckanut 50K Shakeout Run with HOKADistance: 3 miles 9am run starts/8:40am optional HOKA demo shoe check-out begins Starts and finishes at Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St., Bellingham Shakeout
- Mar 10Packet Pickup OptionsYou can pick up your Chuckanut 50k race bib and shirt (if you ordered one) at Fairhaven Runners starting March 12 during their normal store hours. Friday
- Mar 92023 Chuckanut 50k Field of RunnersThe Chuckanut 50k, as of March 9, has 563 participants. We were able to offer spots to the entire waitlist! See you there! We were curious to see where
- Mar 9Lily Trotters 15% off Discount Code!Scan or click the above image to be directed to a 15% discount code to purchase Lily Trotters stylish, high-performance compression socks. Their new athletic
- Mar 1Post Party at WanderSaturday, March 18. 4-9pm. 1807 Dean Ave, Bellingham We are so lucky to team up with Wander Brewing and (new to Bellingham!) ROAM Coffee. Owner Chad has run
- Feb 8Committed SponsorsPatagonia, HOKA, Hammer Nutrition, Fairhaven Runners, Wander Brewing, Trail Butter, Ultimate Direction, Protec Athletics and the Community Co-op are all
- Feb 7Non-Profit Highlight: Runners for Public LandsThe Chuckanut 50k teamed up with Runners for Public Lands at registration to create an opportunity for runners to donate directly to the Organization. RPL
- Feb 2COOKIES at Wander Brewing!We are so thankful to get to partner with incredible local Bellingham businesses through the Chuckanut 50k. Wander Brewing has hosted our post race party for
- Jan 2Kids' Race Registration Opens January 13, 8amPST on Pacific MultiSportsGet ready for the inaugural running of the Chuckanut Kids in 2023. The race will have two distances to choose from, 1/2 mile and 1 mile. Finisher prizes will
- Nov 30Registration opens THIS FRIDAY 12/2Chuckanut 50k registration on Pacific MultiSports at 8am PST this Friday December 2nd. Registration day for the Chuckanut 50k is my (Krissy’s) personal
- Nov 3Training for Chuckanut: Galbraith Trail Race SeriesRegistration for the Chuckanut 50k will open 8amPST on 12/2 on Pacific MultiSports. As you set your alarm to sign up for the Chuckanut 50K, check out this
- Mar 28Race Day Photos by Ben GroenhoutMaybe it’s because I’ve been doing this for 20 years. Maybe it’s because I’m still catching up on sleep. Maybe it is just that Ben did the most amazing job
- Mar 18Finish Line Drop Bags & Start Line Warm Clothes & Health and Safety UpdatesPlease review the Health and Safety page for our final updates. Vaccine cards need to be verified. Masks are to be worn at your comfort level while outside
- Mar 16Finish Line and Post Party Food TrucksOn each racer bib there is a $6 voucher that can be used at any of our food trucks at Fairhaven Park . Enjoy eats from: Tacos el Tule Lumpia Luv Sammies Vegan
- Mar 15Weather and GearMany veteran Chuckanut 50k runners will tell you that is isn’t a true Chuckanut 50k unless it is raining. As the RD I would love to show off how spectacular
- Mar 12Post Race Party at WANDER!Wander is inviting everyone to celebrate at their brewery Saturday evening from 4-9pm. Food trucks - Greektown, New Public and Antler Baking Company, will be
- Mar 11Sharing the TrailsThe Chuckanuts host an incredible system of trails that have grown in use over the three decades that the Chuckanut 50k has been hosted in them. All trail
- Mar 9March 18 - Preview the New Finish!Fairhaven Runners teamed up with HOKA for a Chuckanut 50k Friday morning Shakeout Run! Click photo for Fairhaven Runners' Facebook Event Page Chuckanut 50K
- Mar 2LIVESTREAM at Chuckanut 50k 2022!We are so excited that ActiveTrack, a technology company out of Portland OR, picked the Chuckanut 50k as a test environment and for their new technology
- Mar 1A Few More Volunteers Please!Community members - come join us! We have some street crossing and finish line positions that are a great way to cheer on the Chuckanut 50k runners and help
- Feb 23Course Modifications - TWO new sections!Running along the Highway Due to a bridge being out in Arroyo Park (about mile 2.5 along the standard race course) we have had to apply for a permit with WSDOT
- Feb 21Packet Pick Up and Tune-Up appointmentsPre-Race Bib Pick-Up for Chuckanut 50k runners begins on Sunday, March 13 and lasts to Friday, March 18. For runners arriving to Bellingham on race day, a
- Feb 15AWARDS!Check it out! The Chuckanut 50k is offering $3,500 in prize money!
- Feb 8Vaccination Verification - Please UploadAs a participant in the Chuckanut 50k, you are required to provide proof of your Covid-19 Vaccination status. We need this proof uploaded before packet pick up
- Feb 4January Virtual Segment Winners!January Virtual Segment Leaderboard is LIVE! Thank you to everyone that added the Virtual events to their 2022 registration and for posting your results. A
- Jan 25Wear Your Shirt to celebrate!I’ve been thinking on how to celebrate 20 years of race directing. There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing Chuckanut 50k race shirts on people. I
- Jan 52022 here we come! Registration Filled and Waitlist is OPEN!2019 finish line - finishers greeted by Prime Staff December started off with the awesome feeling of opening Chuckanut 50k registration. After 2 years of not
- Dec 292021 SHIRTS are available for sale NOW!If you have already joined us by registering for the 2021 Chuckanut 50k, THANK YOU! We are excited to get things rolling next week! For those still looking to
- Nov 23Chuckanut 50k 2021: Registration Opens December 4, 8amPST on Pacific MultiSportsWe are extremely motivated by the hope of bringing the community together again. With the 2020 event fully planned and having to postpone just 10 days prior to
- Nov 17Chuckanut 50k Shirts Available: Long sleeve, Patagonia, not race specificBecause we were not able to host the race in 2020 but we had nearly everything ready to go we had over 350 shirts on hand ready to print. After officially
- Oct 7Limited Number of 2020 Shirts for Sale - $25plus shippingThose people that ordered a Chuckanut 50k shirt should have them in hand, and if not yet, SOON! Please post your photos and tag us on instagram so we can see
- Sep 21Address UpdatesHave you moved since you registered for Chuckanut 50k December 6, 2019? If so you need to update your address by emailing Krissy . We have already printed
- Sep 17Final Refunds written! Shirt Update.Those that requested a partial refund on or before September 17, the checks are in the mail this evening (9/17). The “request by” date is September 18, so if
- Sep 3Refunds are in the mail! And... 2020 Shirt previewREFUNDS For all runners that requested refunds prior to September 2 we wrote checks and put them in the mail September 3. I still need international postage
- Jul 2Making the call for 2020EDITED 7/22 - refund processing changed It has taken three and a half months to wrap our heads around the idea of canceling the 2020 Chuckanut 50k. On March 11
- Apr 30Whatcom County Health Department and City of Bellingham UpdateOn April 14 the Whatcom County Health Department recommended that all summer events – including parades, community festivals and fireworks displays – should be
- Mar 24If you ordered a shirtPatagonia Shirts. Screen Printing by Red Boots Design in Bellingham. At check out during registration runners had the option to order a shirt. Those shirts are
- Mar 20The Plan for NowWe are hopeful to create a 2020 version of the Chuckanut 50k. Our reality to make that happen will depend on how things unfold the next couple of months. If we
- Mar 19Planning to Virtual Run?As quickly as information is changing the choice to execute a virtual run of any distance is on each individual. First priority is safety. Safety in terms of
- Mar 18Good News: Trail Work ReportAs a part of 2020 race registration we encouraged runners to commit to 4 hours of trail work or a $100 donation to a trail organization of their choice. Being
- Mar 16Looking Ahead: Green Light date, Cancelation date, Virtual RunIn this update we address our green light date and reschedule plan, our final option for a 2020 date and our idea for a March 21 Virtual Run. We are still
- Mar 13Chuckanut 50k Update and Reaching out to other RDsOur team is meeting again (virtually) tonight to discuss the work we’ve been able to accomplish towards finalizing the postponement (permits, vendors
- Mar 11Chuckanut 50k UpdateThe following announcement was emailed to all runners through UltraSignUp, and sent to our Sponsors, Vendors, Permitting agencies and individuals that support
- Mar 6Update: Chuckanut 50k 2020 Race Plan tbd by March 12In light of continued information we are receiving from the Washington State, King County and Whatcom County Health Departments and our permitting agencies and
- Mar 4Race Weekend DetailsMore information is now available on our Race Weekend Details page under the Race Information Tab. We have uploaded downloadable & printable Maps to help you
- Mar 3Chuckanut 50k responds to COVID-19This race has dealt with rain, wind, snow, ice and we’ve had beautiful sunny days. We had behind the scenes craziness like a flooded toilet, plane crash on
- Mar 3Join our Volunteer Team!As we pull together final details for the race we are in need of a dozen more volunteers. It takes a lot of communication and orchestrating by coRD Kevin
- Feb 192020 Prize Purse AnnouncedIt is because of our Run the Ridge Sponsors Patagonia and Hoka along with our Interurban Sprint Sponsors that we are able to create a prize purse. Each brand
- Feb 16Wait list movementThis year we did not have as many people drop from the race by our February 13 refund date and with the race filling well past our permit capacity of 500 we
- Feb 15Course UpdateWe learned from Larrabee State Park that Cleator Road is compromised and will not allow vehicle traffic until repaired. We will be able to pass on foot. So for
- Feb 13Report your Trail Work!Reminder to our Runners - NEW FOR 2020 - ALL RUNNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EITHER: PARTICIPATE IN 4 HOURS OF SERVICE - TRAIL WORK OR VOLUNTEER AT A RACE. OR MAKE A
- Feb 5Where are you staying?Have you booked your overnight(s) in Bellingham? We have a couple of suggested hotels that are offering a discount to Chuckanut 50k runners. These discounts
- Jan 30Post Race Recovery and MassagePost Race Recovery Tent PRIME Sports Institute is teaming up with our footwear sponsor HOKA to provide a post race recovery tent including Athletic Trainers
- Jan 29Cleator Hill Climb Sponsor AnnouncedHammer Nutrition is on board with the Chuckanut 50k as our Cleator Hill Climb level sponsor . Hammer Nutrition has been supplying athletes with natural
- Jan 28Race Preview - Chuckanut CasualChuckanut Casual March 7, 8:50am Lost Lake Parking Lot Fun, Group Run put on by Aspire Adventure Running Running the middle 18 a couple of weeks out from
- Jan 27Just in case you can't make it - Race Refund PolicyFebruary 13 is our deadline to let race directors know that you will not be able to make it for whatever reason on March 21st. If you are unable to attend the
- Jan 26Bellingham Trail Work Party - February 15Recreation Northwest is hosting a trail work party for the community. On February 15 at 9am volunteers will meet in the upper parking lot of Fairhaven Park
- Dec 132020 Trail Work & DonationsWe are excited to see the quick acceptance of this year’s trail or volunteer work add to the race registration. Thank you for your easy support! It makes these
- Dec 52020 Race Registration opens tomorrow! (Dec 6, 8amPST!)That title says it all, down to the exclamation point. We are so excited to launch into the 2020 race! We have already been meeting, planning and dreaming up
- Mar 152019 Aid Station LocationsWith the amount of snow on the ridge we had to move aid stations. Aid 2 and 3 are in different locations. New mileages are listed below. Aid #1 - 6.8 miles
- Mar 142019 TRAIL CONDITIONS, WEATHER FORECAST, MANDATORY GEAR & CREW DIRECTIONSOur 27th running is hours away! So exciting! There are a lot of details in this post and the photos take up some room. Please scroll through for our latest
- Mar 14Race Tracking! via RaceJOY and BuDuRacingThanks to our timers, BuDu Racing , Chuckanut 50k runners and spectators will be able to Live Track runners. Each runner needs to set up the RaceJoy App on
- Mar 142019 PARKING & SHUTTLESRunners and Supporters will park at Western Washington University Lot 12A, see map, and be shuttled by The Baker Bus to the Start/Finish area. The first
- Mar 13Prize Draw to benefit Girls on the RunThis is our 3rd year (at least!) hosting a Prize Draw for Girls on the Run. We group together some of our awesome SPONSOR and SUPPORTER products to create high
- Mar 13Race Shirts - NEW Patagonia Fabric!I think it is pretty cool that Chuckanut 50k runners are going to be the first to touch and wear Capilene Cool Daily . This is a new fabric from Patagonia, and
- Mar 11Important Race Update: Mandatory GearDue to incoming conditions we are looking to implement a gear check and REQUIRE all runners to carry a jacket, an insulating layer, pants, beanie, gloves and a
- Mar 10Age Group Prizes - Millbrook ClayworksWe love the beautiful creations Todd comes up with each year for our age group awards. 2019 is another awesome year. I look forward to picking these up in a
- Mar 8PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UPPre-Race Bib Pick-Up for Chuckanut 50k runners begins on Sunday, March 10 and lasts to Friday, March 15. For runners arriving to Bellingham on race day, a
- Mar 8Community Poster & Beer Garden DetailsFairhaven Park will be closed to cars and open to race supporters on March 16. The race starts at 8am and we expect our first finishers around 11:15-11:30am
- Mar 5RaceJoy Live Runner TrackingYou can download the RaceJoy app and Live Phone Track your route while running the Chuckanut 50k this year! RD Krissy did a test run at the Chuckanut Casual
- Mar 4Race Visualization at @primebellingham, Sunday March 10th 4-5:30pmDetails included on our event poster and on the Facebook Event. Please register on the Facebook Event page so we can have props ready.
- Mar 1Food Trucks and Beer Garden to Fuel your Recovery!Your race bib has a $5 voucher that can be used at the THREE food trucks or at the Beer Garden in Fairhaven Park. Ovn Pizza - new this year! Street Dogz -
- Feb 27BibBoards replace safety pinsChuckanut 50k logo'ed BibBoards (retail value $10) will be available for sale at PACKET PICK UP on Friday evening at PRIME Sports Institute . Those runners
- Feb 19Post Race MassageWhatcom Community College Massage Students will provide free massage to our Chuckanut 50k finishers at the finish line in Fairhaven Park. If runners would like
- Feb 13Book your Rooms!Our two host hotels are filling fast! As a race participant the lodging deal is good through this Friday. If you have not yet reserved your lodging this would
- Feb 13You asked for it! Finish Line Beer Garden to benefit RecreationNWFor those that stay updated on our website you may have noticed the schedule change for this year’s finish line. The post race survey from the 2018 race
- Feb 11Looking for Volunteers!Hello Everyone! The historic Chuckanut 50k is only a month away and we’re still looking for some volunteers. Shifts start as early as 6am and they last between
- Feb 6Small Changes to the Course. Check out the New Map!Click image for downloadable PDF Local Tad Davis helped our event a ton by creating this new map reflecting the few changes we needed to make to accommodate
- Jan 29Packet Pick Up - NEW LOCATION @ PRIME Sports InstituteThis year race packet pickup will be hosted at Prime Sports Institute . 1704 N. State Street. 5-8pm Friday March 15, 2019. Join us at Prime Sports Institute on
- Nov 21Registration for 2019!!UltraSignUp.com hosts our registration and on December 7 at 8amPST we will once again test the bandwidth! Last year 500 spots filled in 12 hours. This year we
- Nov 20The Chuckanut 50k - Our Race VideoIn 2017 we celebrated the 25th Running of the Chuckanut 50k and with the creative work of North Bennett we have a video to share with everyone. Check out this
- Mar 26Race Wrap UpA week plus later I sit in marvel at how the month of March unfolded for me personally and for the numerous people that create Chuckanut. Race directing for 16
- Mar 22Did you Claim your Shirts & Prizes??Race Directing duties continue days after the race is complete. Thanks to the help of awesome friends and family the tasks are fun and we enjoy the cathartic
- Mar 16TRAIL CONDITIONS, WEATHER FORECAST & CREW INSTRUCTIONSTRAIL CONDITIONS With one day to go to our 26th running, the trails are shaping up to be in great condition! The trail condition varies from good to muddy, and
- Mar 15Prize Drawing to Benefit Whatcom County Girls on the Run!!FIVE Prize Packages valued over $500 EACH! With the generous support of our race Sponsors & Supporters the Chuckanut 50k RDs put together 5 prize packages
- Mar 14PARKING & SHUTTLESRunners and Supporters will park at Western Washington University Lot 12A, see map, and be shuttled by The Baker Bus to the Start/Finish area. The first
- Mar 14Eye on the PrizeWe feel spoiled in how many amazing goods we have to share with our runners and volunteers this weekend! The Sponsors and Supporters have outdone themselves
- Mar 13Race Details: Finish Line Drop BagsOn your race bib there is a coordinating numbered tag for you to attach to your drop bag. We will have an empty Uhaul truck to keep your drop bags dry and
- Mar 8Bibs & ShirtsRace bibs, bundled with Bibboards and shirts (if you ordered one) will be available all week for pick up at Fairhaven Runners. Tyler will drop them off Sunday
- Mar 7The LineUp: Finish Line Food TrucksFor the 25th Anniversary last year we tried something new. Three local food trucks served our runners and volunteers a post run meal. We loved it and have a
- Mar 5Jeff Fisher announcing at the Chuckanut 50k!We are so thankful to have Jeff Fisher on the mic to send runners off in the morning and welcome them back to Fairhaven Park in the afternoon. Jeff has
- Mar 2Looking for Volunteers!With the Chuckanut 50k less than 3 weeks away, we are still looking for the most important part, the volunteers. The race is on March 17, 2018, St. Patrick's
- Feb 23Wander Brewing will kick off the morning and wrap up with the post party!Wander Brewing will get runners rolling on race morning by providing their secret blend of coffee at the start line. Owner Chad, previous finisher of the
- Feb 22The No Safety Pin RevolutionWhile at The Running Event in Austin last fall, Race Director Krissy Moehl was introduced to the No Safety Pin Revolution otherwise known as BibBoards . Each
- Feb 20Awards & Prize Purse AnnouncementMUGS: Since 2013 Todd at Millbrooks Clayworks has crafted beautiful pottery mugs for our Chuckanut 50k Overall, Masters and Age Group winners. This is a
- Feb 19Waitlist Movement - Withdrawal DeadlineFor those of you on the waitlist we hope you've been training! It looks like we should be able to move everyone in to the race before the weekend! If you are
- Feb 14Volunteers needed!With the Chuckanut 50k fast approaching we are still looking for the most important part, our spirited volunteers. Some of the positions we are looking to fill
- Feb 13Course UpdateFor those of you training on the Chuckanut 50k course there are currently a few closures. We are working with our permitting agencies to stay updated on the
- Feb 8A Glimpse at the Chuckanut 50k - Race VideoLast year we celebrated the 25th Running of the Chuckanut 50k and with the creative work of North Bennett we have a video to share with everyone. Check out
- Feb 1Race Lodging Deadline Quickly Approaching...Time is flying! If you haven't thought about where you are going to sleep the night before the race it is time to do so. Our lodging options, Chrysalis Inn &
- Jan 30Check out our Finish Line!The Chuckanut 50k Finish line in Fairhaven Park is going to be busy! We've got Food Trucks, changing rooms, heated hang out areas AND... Massage! Theron Eirish
- Jan 182018 Entrants ListIf you are wondering who will be toeing the line at the 26th running of the Chuckanut 50k you can find the most current list on UltraSignUp.com . We are
- Jan 17Course Preview Run, March 3rdMarch 3rd join The Balanced Athlete and Aspire Adventure Running as they bring runners together to preview/run the middle 30k of the Chuckanut 50k course. This
- Jan 12So much Support!The list of companies and brands that get behind this race extends beyond the list of Sponsors that we announced earlier this week. If you have any history
- Jan 8Announcing our 2018 SponsorsIf you have any history with the Chuckanut 50k this announcement will read very familiar. We are incredibly lucky to work with some of the best brands in the
- Sep 28Chuckanut 50k Runners voices heard for BlanchardAt the 2017 Chuckanut 50k Conservation NW and Skagit Land Trust joined our pre race event at the Chrysalis and hosted a booth at the finish line on race day
- Sep 17Race Date 2018Join us March 17, 2018 at Fairhaven Park for the 26th Running of this awesome Bellingham event! Registration Opens December 1st at 8am PST on UltraSignUp.com
- Mar 1925th Running Race Results & Photo BoothWhat an incredible race! A longer post is coming soon; in the meantime, you can check out official 2017 race results by BuDu Racing now. You can also view
- Mar 17IMPORTANT NOTICE: CHUCKANUT DRIVE CLOSUREUPDATE @ 3:15PM Per the Washington State Department of Transportation and Bellingham Maintenance Department of the WSDOT, the road closure on Chuckanut
- Mar 17TRAIL CONDITIONS, WEATHER FORECAST & CREW INSTRUCTIONSTRAIL CONDITIONS With one day to go to our 25th running, the trails look great (considering they were covered in snow no more than a week ago)! The trail
- Mar 1525th running Race PrizesThe Chuckanut 50k awards prizes to runners in Overall, Masters and Age Group categories. We are fortunate to be able to award a total of US$4,500 in prize
- Mar 15Course MarkingsThis year we are reusing the pre-tied ribbons of Skagit Runners. Runners - FOLLOW ORANGE!
- Mar 14Check out our Finish Line!The Chuckanut 50k Finish line in Fairhaven Park is going to be busy! We've got Food Trucks, a free Photo Booth, changing rooms, heated hang out areas AND
- Mar 10NEW INFO & MAPS: Race Day ParkingThe START & FINISH AREA for this year's race is Fairhaven Park, at 107 N Chuckanut Drive. Participants from previous years will remember that parking is very
- Mar 6JOIN THE PARTY AT WANDER BREWING!POST-RACE PARTY & RAFFLE 6pm - 10pm. 1807 Dean Avenue, Bellingham 98225 Location: Wander Brewing @ 1807 Dean Ave (see 50k Points of Interest Map for location)
- Mar 1Partnering with Skagit Land Trust!Raising awareness around our lands and the places we love to play is forefront of most trail runners minds. I am excited to share the work of Skagit Land Trust
- Feb 28Bib Numbers assigned!We added a special touch to the race bibs this year! Details: To do so, we had to finalize the runner list and submit this weekend. There will be no more
- Feb 24Join us for a course preview!The Balanced Athlete's Eric Sach and Chuckanut 50k RD & Revolution Running Coach Krissy Moehl have teamed up to host the running community on a preview of the
- Feb 16Runner Refunds - deadline February 22ndIf you are unable to attend the race please let the race director (chuckanut50 at gmail.com) know before Wednesday, February 22 to receive an entry refund less
- Feb 12Race Map Current and LiveCheck out the Race Course page under Race Information for the most up-to-date map of the course, techy GPX and KML files of this year's route. A Points of
- Jan 20Volunteer at Chuckanut 50k!Our coRD Tyler has made signing up to volunteer for this year's event super easy. The Google Form link is in our menu bar or at THIS LINK. Join us in the
- Jan 18Lodging Options: Book now!Our host hotels have offered their rooms at a discounted rate to Chuckanut 50k participants. Check out our lodging page for details. These special rates are
- Dec 23#Chuckanut50k co-RDs: Communications MavenTo celebrate the 25th Running of the Chuckanut 50k, RD Krissy Moehl has pulled in an awesome team of 3 local running friends and race directing extraordinaries
- Dec 20#Chuckanut50k co-RDs: Logistics GuruTo celebrate the 25th Running of the Chuckanut 50k, RD Krissy Moehl has pulled in an awesome team of 3 local running friends and race directing extraordinaries
- Dec 2Race Directing x 4! Chuckanut 50k adds 3 co-RDs for the 2017 event!To celebrate the 25th Running of the Chuckanut 50k, RD Krissy Moehl has pulled in an awesome team of 3 local running friends and race directing extraordinaries
- Nov 21Canadians and Americans: Earn your spot at Chuckanut 50k!Chuckanut 50k is one of the selection races for both Team USA and Team Canada. Top placing runners will represent their respective countries at the 2017 IAU
- Nov 8Registration Opens December 1st!The 25th Running of the Chuckanut 50k is scheduled for March 18, 2017. The race starts at a civil 8am. We are moving back to the classic course - Starting and
- Apr 6CHUCKANUT 50K 2016 Post-Race WrapReading through the race report (article will print in next issue of Ultrarunning Magazine ) written by 2016 3rd place male finisher Matt Flaherty this
- Mar 16#WanderBrewing Post Party - raffle to benefit #GOTR #BellinghamOne of the BEST things about working with amazing Sponsors and Supporters of the Chuckanut 50k (and as an athlete) is that I get to share the goods with those
- Mar 16Aid Station #4 MOVED!Because our access road is closed due to downed trees we are unable to supply the typical Aid Station 4 (which was located at the base of Chinscraper). Now Aid
- Mar 15Come PREPAREDThe Pacific NW continues to challenge Chuckanut 50k runners & volunteers with its varying weather. It is part of the mystique of this event and really what
- Mar 14#Chuckanut 50 Race Course affected by stormsThe recent wind storms worked their way along the Chuckanut trails leaving downed trees and plenty of debris. Larrabee State Parks and Whatcom County Parks &
- Mar 14@BIJAchocolates supports #Chuckanut50 VolunteersLocal Bellingham Chocolate company, Bija , will provide chocolate bars to each of our volunteers. If you have not checked out these bars or the incredible work
- Mar 10DOWNLOAD THE #CHUCKANUT50K RACE MAP!Last year Runner Girl Races teamed up with Maps for Good to create a new Chuckanut 50k race course map and Community Trails map of the Chuckanuts. The amazing
- Feb 29Seven Hills Running - Prizes for the 7'sTrail Bucks up for grabs! Phil, owner of Seven Hills Running , wants to get his 7's out there! Runners that finish 7th, 77th, 177th and 277th will receive $100
- Feb 26Bellingham Locals - Last Chance Entry!
- Feb 23Hotel ReservationsPlease note that our special pricing on the room blocks at the Chrysalis Inn and the Oxford Suites will end next week! If you have not already made your hotel
- Feb 23Trail Runner Magazine Trophy SeriesThe Chuckanut 50k is a part of the Trail Runner Magazine Trophy Series . As a part of the event this season, there are weekly photo contests. To enter, you
- Feb 18Chuckanut 50k is a Towards Zero Waste RaceThe goal at a Toward Zero Waste event is to plan ahead and distribute only materials that are recyclable or compostable (not any materials that will be
- Feb 11Additional LodgingOxford Suites Bellingham is offering a special rate to Chuckanut 50k participants. Check out our lodging page for details. The hotel is 7.7 miles from the
- Feb 10Elite housingWe have a strong list of runners coming in from out of town this year. Most have expressed interest in home stays if local runners are interested in providing
- Feb 10Run The Alps!This summer while in France to cheer on the UTMB races I had the opportunity to meet Doug Mayer, a very enthusiastic and community committed trail runner. He
- Feb 5Host HotelThe Chrysalis Inn & Spa is once again the host hotel for the Chuckanut 50k. All of the information is on the LODGING page under Race Information. Great rates
- Jan 27Post Race Party - Wander BrewingThe Chuckanut 50K post race party will be held at Wander Brewing. $2 beers and $2 off all food truck entrees for racers who show their bibs. Draft cider and
- Nov 25Chuckanut 50k Training Program Starts December 1st!PRESS RELEASE Revolution Running, Colorado’s premier running training club is launching its first out-of state venture in Bellingham, Washington. Why
- Nov 12Registration Opens January 8, 8AMRegister for the 24th running of the Chuckanut 50k on January 8 starting at 8am PST. UltraSignUp.com will once again host our race registration - click HERE
- Mar 25Rain and Shine: RDs' post race thoughtsThoughts from co-RD Kristie Ensley: As a first year co race director I really didn't know what to expect being involved with the Chuckanut 50k. Lets just say I
- Mar 16Come preparedThe Pacific NW continues to challenge Chuckanut 50k runners & volunteers with its varying weather. It is part of the mystique of this event and really what
- Mar 13Chuckanut 50k NEW course map and GIFT map to the community!As a gift to the Bellingham Trail Community, Runner Girl Races LLC, aka Chuckanut 50k, teamed up with Maps for Good to create a beautiful PDF map of Chuckanut
- Mar 10Race Day ScheduleRace Date March 21, 2015 Start & Finish Area Map NEW Course Map ! Location 6th & Harris, Fairhaven WA. Vacant parking lots across from Ferry Terminal. RUNNER
- Mar 10Packet Pick UpBib numbers and shirts (if pre-ordered) available for pickup 10am Tuesday March 17th through 4pm Friday March 20 at Fairhaven Runners . Bib numbers & shirts
- Feb 21Four-legged friends at Chuckanut 50kI love dogs. I would have one if I didn't travel so much. Because I don't have my own, I have a belief that everyone should pet a dog at least once a day. I
- Feb 17Participant Code of ConductAlways good to remember as a participant of any event: I will: • Play nice with my fellow participants. • Help participants in need. • Be respectful of others
- Feb 9Trail Runner Trophy Series RaceThe Chuckanut 50k continues to support the Trail Runner Trophy Series . Participation in Chuckanut earns you points in this series and the opportunity to win
- Feb 4Middle 30k Training Run with Seattle Running ClubOn March 1st, the Seattle Running Club is putting on a training run of the middle 30k of the Chuckanut 50k course. To sign up and to find details go to this
- Jan 29Just in case...It is my hope that every single person on our registered runners list will toe the Chuckanut 50k start line on March 21 at 8:00AM. I do realize that life
- Jan 92015 coRD - Kristie EnsleyKristie Ensley has been a Certified Personal Trainer with National Academy of Sports Medicine for over 12 years. She holds a Nutrition Certification from
- Jan 8REGISTRATION: quick thoughtsRegistration opens tomorrow, January 9 at 8AM PST. www.UltraSignUp.com Entry Fee: $80- this includes your UltraSignUp fees. Additional $25 for shirt
- May 11Chuckanut 50k 2014 Race Date!2014 is the 22nd running of this classic trail running event. The Chuckanut 50k race weekend is typically the 3rd weekend in March, and even though we
- Apr 18Amazing Awards: Millbrook ClayworksIn the chaos of the 20th Anniversary (the 2012 race) a kind man walked up to me and asked if there was anything he could do. In a split second I took in that
- Apr 11UltraRunning Magazine articleChuckanut 50k- RD's perspective 21st running, March 16, 2013 RD Krissy Moehl coRD Heather Anderson A 3:30am alarm is early no matter who you are, but on race
- Mar 11Course Conditions & MarkingsThe race course is in great shape! As of Sunday March 10, dry and virtually no mud. Of course that is relative to PNW trails, but the parks department has
- Mar 11USATF Prize MoneyIt is now confirmed that the Chuckanut 50k will be the Pacific NW Regional USATF Championship race. With that comes a prize purse from USATF. This is in
- Mar 9PRIZE MONEY!!In addition to the amazing product donations that our sponsors and supporters have made to the Chuckanut 50k year after year, this year our SPONSORS have
- Mar 6Finish Line MassageOnce again Theron Eirish will have his team of LMP's available at the finish line to aid in your speedy recovery. This is a donation based service and I hope
- Mar 5A New View on PooThere is nothing sexy about porta-potties, yet they serve a huge purpose at our events to make sure we leave our area as good or better than we found it
- Feb 27Finish Line Food - YUM!The Chuckanut 50k is very fortunate to have the support of local Fairhaven and Bellingham businesses. Last year, Al Coyle introduced me to a number of locals
- Feb 12Mountain Runners FilmThe backyard to the Chuckanut 50k - on a clear day you can see the snow-capped peak of Mt. Baker from the technical ridge trail if you dare look over your
- Feb 5Trail Runner Magazine Trophy SeriesOnce again the Chuckanut 50k will be a part of the Trail Runner Trophy Series. Participants of the series will accumulate points by completing the 21st running
- Feb 4Going Cupless...Each year we have limited the number of disposable cups on the course by insisting that runners carry at least one water bottle over the 50k distance. Still
- Jan 17Hampton Inn - Lodging OptionThe Hampton Inn has provided discounted room rates to our runners for four years. Easy access from I-5 the hotel is 9 miles from the start using the freeway
- Jan 11Chrysalis Inn & Spa - Lodging OptionIf you are looking to spoil yourself over the Chuckanut 50k race weekend the Chrysalis Inn and Spa is the place to stay. The fact that it is located less than
- Jan 3New co-RDThe work that goes into directing a race, while is exciting, can be a bit daunting. For the past three years Ellen Parker has been a huge asset to the event
- Jan 3FREE entry & supply of UDO's Oil!We're kicking off the New Year with a contest! Flora is excited to once again be sponsoring the Chuckanut 50K! To kick off the New Year, we've partnered with
- Jan 3Registration OPENSFor the first time the Chuckanut 50k will host a lottery for registration. To be considered for the lottery participants must register on UltraSignUp.com
