2 walking events in Bellingham, Washington
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2 events in Bellingham-
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Join us for our first ever 5K, presented by the Northwest Renegade Cowgirls Drill Team. Happening on April 4th, 2026 at Lake Padden in Bellingham, WA.
We encourage all speeds and ages. Whether you run, walk, or trot, you won't want to miss this fun event.
📍Location: Lake Padden
4882 S Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98229
(West Gate)
⏱️Start Time: 10:00AM
🏃♀️Distance: 5K
🎟️Registration: $30
kids 10 and under run for free
🏅Race Perks:
-Finisher's Metal
-Special award for top male and female
-Shirts will be available for purchase. Please email [email protected] if you would like a shirt for pre order as there will be limited stock.
-There will be Krispy Kreme Donuts
-Finish picture with one of our very own drill horses.
*There will be a water station on course, but this is a cup less event so please bring your own cup.
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 6:45 AMSee full details
Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026
The Bellingham Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K are a group of races designed by runners for runners and walkers. Founded in 2007 by the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, BBM delivers a fun, highly personal, authentic race experience. 100% of net proceeds benefit Whatcom County youth non-profit organizations, the Whatcome Football Club Rangers & Bellingham Bay Swim Team.
Event Schedule & Information
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday – September 19, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Bellingham Cruise Terminal – 425 Harris Ave, Bellingham WA 98225
--Late Registration (Credit/Debit only, no cash or checks accepted)
*To save time, register via your smart phone at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org
--Packet Pickup & Information
--Need to change race distances or transfer race entry? You can do it here!
--Picking up a friend's packet? This IS allowed, you just need to know their name, just let them know ahead of time
Day of Race Packet Pickup
Date: Sunday – Sept. 20, 2026
Time: 5:45am – 15 minutes prior to event start time
Locations:
Marathon – Start Line at Lummi Nation School (5:45am – 7:30am)
Half | 10K | 5K – At Start Line, Located at Depot Market Square
Event Day Timeline
6:00AM – Full Marathon Packet Pickup Begins For Marathon, Relay & Early Starters
(All Marathon Events Packet Pick happens ONLY at Marathon Start Line)
7:00AM – Half Marathon/10K/5K Packet Pickup Begins
6:45AM – Marathon Early Start Walkers Begins
7:30AM – Full Marathon & Full Marathon Relay Start – At Lummi Nation School*
9:00AM – Half Marathon Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square
9:15AM – 10K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square
9:30AM – 5K Run/Walk Start at Depot Market Square
10:00AM – Finish Line Celebration featuring live music, beer garden and more!
*Full Marathon Run is a point-to-point race starting at Lummi Nation School (2334 Lummi View Dr, 98226) and finishing at Depot Market Square
Price Increase Schedule
Thru 5/8 5/9 - 7/10 7/11 - 8/21 8/22 - 9/18 9/19 - 9/20
Marathon & Early Walkers $100 $110 $120 $140 $155
Marathon Relay (per team) $180 $215 $235 $260 $300
1/2 Marathon $80 $90 $100 $115 $130
10K Run/Walk $35 $40 $45 $50 $60
5K Run/Walk $30 $35 $40 $45 $50
For more information regarding the the Bellingham Bay Marathon - Please visit our event website at www.bellinghambaymarathon.org
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 183 members.
[email protected] +1 301-639-8453