Bellingham
Trail Running Calendar near Bellingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bellingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail race on Sumas Mountain offering 10, 20 and 30 km routes with technical single track, large elevation gains, aid stations, finish food and team prizes.
Teams of 4 to 8 run between eight breweries across 30 plus miles of trails and roads in Bellingham, with 3 to 5.5 mile legs and an after party.
Approximately 10-mile GBRC trail race in Blanchard State Forest with over 2,000 feet of climbing, one aid station, shuttle parking, and overall and age-group awards.
An evening 5K glow run/walk through trails and around barns at Northern State Recreation Area, featuring spooky elements and trail hazards. Early registration and limited medals and goodie bags are available.
November 2026
Trail races at Deception Pass State Park in early November featuring 50K, trail marathon, 25K and a kids 1K across coastal single track and bridge crossings.
December 2026
Community races at Fairhaven Park offering 5k, 10k and a free Little One's Run with holiday costumes, awards, refreshments and a shoe recycling collection.
February 2027
A family friendly 5K through Whatcom Falls Park in Bellingham with chip timing, on-course markings, finish refreshments, and a shoe recycling drop off.
Woolley Trail Runs offers three out and back races along the Cascade Trail near Sedro Woolley WA. Courses run on railroad grade gravel with limited aid stations and several road crossings where runners must watch for traffic.
An out and back trail event on the Fort to Fort Trail in Fort Langley offering 5K 10K and half marathon distances with chip timing and a custom medal. The course runs through Derby Reach Provincial Park along the Fraser River.
A 100 mile trail race on Orcas Island made of four 25 mile loops, with roughly 26,000 feet of climbing, extensive aid station support, and mandatory trail work or donation.
March 2027
A point to point 25k trail race around Lost Lake and Larrabee State Park featuring runnable singletrack, forested ridgelines, scenic views, GPX course files, and chip timing.
Trail runs at Lake Padden Park offering a technical 5k and 10k on narrow, muddy singletrack with lakeside finishes and on-course water stations.
A 50k mountain trail ultramarathon in Fairhaven Washington with 10k on the Interurban Trail and 30k over the technical Chuckanut Ridge.
April 2027
Trail races at Deception Pass State Park featuring a 13.1 mile half, a 10K and a 19.3 mile Double across coastal bluffs and the Deception Pass Bridge.
May 2027
Bellingham fundraiser on May 15, 2027 offering a half marathon, 10K and 3/6K on local trails to benefit YMCA Girls on the Run.
June 2027
Trail races of 10K, 25K and 50K on rugged single-track at Sumas Mountain near Abbotsford, BC, featuring significant elevation and forested views.
A five kilometre foam obstacle festival in the Vancouver area with 25 plus obstacles, large foam zones, a kids fun area, live DJ, food vendors and a licensed beer garden.
August 2027
12K, 25K and 50K trail races from Fairhaven Park through Larrabee State Park featuring lakes, ridgelines, technical singletrack and substantial elevation gain.