Are you running the Chuckanut 50k this March? Do you like running on trails with friends? Do you like eating snacks? If you answered YES to any of these questions we want to invite you to our Chuckanut 50k Course Preview Run hosted by our local running club, The Bellingham Distance Project. We will have 3 distances for you to choose that include sections of the iconic Chuckanut 50k course through the Chuckanut Mountains.

The Chuckanut 50k Course Preview Run will be free with an option to donate to the Bellingham Distance Project via Venmo or Cash. Donations will be used to help fund group runs like this so we can keep them free for the public. We will have snacks and beverages at the finish for all runners and friends that come. Please bring your reusable cups and water bottles to partake. 

Skratch Labs is bringing product to share! The lovely Lynn, friend of all who meet her, and rep for Skratch, is bringing an assortment of Skratch Chews, Strawberry Lemonade and/or Lemon/Lime Hydration Drink, and Horchata (dairy based) and Oat Milk Latte (vegan) Recovery Drinks. These products will be available on race day - March 21st - as well, so this will be a great opportunity to test in training.

Date: Saturday, February 28th

Time: Meet at 8:45 am; the run will start at 9 am

Location: Lost Lake Parking Lot.  PLEASE carpool if you can as parking is limited. A Discover Pass is required to park here. Nearby locations to park are in Larrabee State Park. A Discover Pass is also required to park here.

Routes: The Middle 18 route will be marked at key intersections. The 14 mile and 6.6 mile route will NOT be marked. Regardless of which route you plan to do PLEASE download the GPX file onto your watch or phone to utilize during the run.

Aid Stations: We will have one aid station at the top of Cleator Road just before the Ridge Trail. Runners doing the "Middle 18" will hit this aid station twice during the run. We will provide water, electrolytes, and some snacks at this aid station. 

6.6 Mile Loop up Fragrance Lake to $2 trail loop
Link to route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3293434817603572306

14 mile “Efficient Chuckanut” which includes the popular Middle 18 without the Ridge and Chinscaper to slow you down.
Link to route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3293431107313193554

“The Middle 18” which includes the middle portion of the Chuckanut 50k. 
Link to route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3293433712555936384

This is a casual group run atmosphere and not a race.

After Party 6 pm : Structures Brewery on Holly.
Address: 601 West Holly, Bellingham, WA
Come hang, refuel,  and celebrate the miles with the community!


Chuckanut 50k Group Training Run

The Bellingham Distance Project (BDP) created this group as a way connect our team with the local community. This group is a place where you will find out about local events, group runs, routes, and can ask for advice from BDP teammates and any other group members.

The BDP is a post-collegiate women’s and men’s competitive training and racing team based in Bellingham, WA. 

***Being a member of this group is SEPARATE from being a member of the BDP team.  If you are interested in joining our team you can apply through our website linked above***

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