North West Running at it's Best!

Be prepared for cool and damp weather. Bring extra clothing to change into after the race.

Unique 15K and 30K Distances plus 5K. This race offers athletes an opportunity to move up from the 10K and Half Marathon distances to a new mid-distance standard, with full race support - perfectly timed for athletes training for May or June Marathons & Half Marathons.

Times: 30K Run 8:30 AM 15K Run/Walk 8:30 AM 5K Run/Walk 8:35 AM

Race Timing: Chip Timed (electronic clip with a velcro strap that goes around your right ankle - a wire at the start/finish line "reads" your time at you cross.)

Location: Both races start and finish at the Water Slides area on Birch Bay-Lynden Road . The routes proceed south along Birch Bay to Birch Bay State Park and back. The 30K will then circle Birch Point between Birch Bay and Drayton Harbor.

Awards: Race plaques will be awarded for top 3 men and women in each race -- Master and Grand Masters as well. Ribbons for top 3 age-group winners. Age groups 15K: 14 & under,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+ Age groups 30K: 15 -19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+ Medallions: 15K and 30K finishers receive a unique medallion. T-Shirts: 5K receive a cotton t-shirt. 30K & 15K receive a Tek long sleeve t-shirt (gender specific)

Race Packet Pick-Up: Check-in and pre-registered packet pick up at race start/expo area March 27, 6:30 AM - 8:15 AM

Canadians may pick up packets pre-race at the White Rock Running Room, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday March 25 or on race morning. Includes walk up registration #940, 15045 - 32 Ave Surrey, BC

Day of race registration is allowed but must be completed by 8:15 AM. Day of race registration opens at 6:30 AM.

Accommodation Information: Birch Bay/Blaine Area Birch Bay Get Away (close to race start/finish area and a race sponsor) Bellingham Area Start

Photographer: Jon Brunk Photography is our official sports photographer. www.brunkphoto.com

Race Support: Race courses USAT&F certified. Aid stations will provided water, Hammer hydration drink and Hammer gels every 3K. Port-a-Potties or Public Washrooms every 3-4K Post race food will include a wide variety of breads, Baker's Breakfast Cookies, oatmeal, fruits, chicken soup, hot chocolate and Moka Joe's coffee.

Important Information: If you bring a dog you are responsible for scooping. No children under 8 allowed. Due to open roads no strollers allowed on course.