Trails to Taps Relay
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Trails to Taps Relay : October 10, 2027
Trails to Taps Relay is a team relay through Bellingham that links breweries and cideries across trails, roads, and parks. The course includes eight stops and covers about 30+ miles in total, with individual legs typically between 3 and 5.5 miles. Teams consist of 4 to 8 runners, and costumes are encouraged.
The event is set for run paces of 7 to 13 minute miles; teams should plan runner assignments and transitions with that range in mind. Registration is handled per team, with the team captain completing payment. Fee levels noted by the organizer are $240 per team before August 31 and $280 per team after September 1; the event is non refundable. Registration closes at 5:00 pm on the Friday before the relay and all runners must be assigned by that time. There is no same day registration.
Logistics notes from the organizer state that transportation between legs is not provided. Most brewery stops are downtown or within about one mile of downtown, while the first two legs are located farther from the central area. Packet pickup is available the day before the relay at Stemma West; a morning pickup option is provided for teams that miss the prior day.
The after party is held at Kulshan Trackside, where participants receive a commemorative pint glass and contests are held for creative batons and team costumes. Participants must be 21 years old to take part in the relay; children are allowed at the after party. Consumption of alcohol or cannabis on course, and use or distribution of illicit substances, is strictly prohibited and can result in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
